2004 Toyota Camry (ACV36R) — Repair Solution

2.4L 2AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Toyota Camry (ACV36R) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Camry (ACV36R)
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.4L 2AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Intermittent stalling issues.
Radio cuts out and comes back on while driving, intermittently.

Owner also advised that the vehicle had been in a minor front-end accident.
The battery and the alternator had been replaced from a spare vehicle that had hail damage.

Problem Summary

Noticed that if any electrical load applied, could reproduce the low idle (i.e. flash high beam).

Turned out being a poor ground terminal crimp creating voltage drop on this main circuit.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYAC04120
Vehicle2004 Toyota Camry (ACV36R)
Engine2.4L 2AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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