20 Most Recent 1999 Toyota Camry Solara - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Nope, you are not wrong, the so-called lockup solenoid is the only externally mounted solenoid on the Camry transmission. And, yes, from your description, it does "fit the profile" as they say in the movies or TV or something like that. But, whatever, you hit the nail on the head and I missed by a bit. I guess I owe you lunch, since I don't usually eat lunch every day (not a diet, just don't), make it coffee and a Danish.

all of the shift solenoids are located inside the transmission attached to the transmission valve body, to access these you need to remove the pan from the transmission.

check wire's and earth on the unit, if a faulty earth this will cause lights to do this,

First, check your information on the location of the shift solenoid in the Camry Solara. It is like most cars on the road. The shift solenoid is located under the drain pan cover on the valve body wall (the valve body faces the drain pan cover. To access it, you will have to do this:

• Wait until the transmission is cool and the fluid has settled
• Drain the transmission fluid (depending on brand automatics have up to 9.5 quarters of automatic transmission fluid in them so you can see the necessity of draining it first. Instead of having a rush of tranny fluid gushing out at you, you are only facing about one quart)
• Place a bucket under the transmission drain pan cover
• Loosen the 14 bolts along the cover flange
• Gently place the transmission pan cover into the bucket
• Let the quart or so that is left in the transmission drain out
• Look at the valve body, just revealed by the removal of the fluid and cover
• Locate the solenoid on the upper right of the valve body
• Replace the right-hand one first

USE THE OWNER'S MANUAL IN THE SECTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT; DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR 10 MINUTES AND RE-CONNECT FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Two possibilities. The head light switch or the turn signal switch. All the exterior lights run threw the turn signal switch. I am assuming you already checked fuses.

all cars, same (air cooled engines) first the engine must reach and hold 180F or more. if not?, you freeze. then the fan most work'; dash blower, does it? then both heater core hoses must be fully hot 180F. hand felt are they? then the heater damper most open. same here. http://www.fixkick.com/AirCond/heater.html

Hello, try doing this: with the key out of the ignition disconnect the negative battery cable put the key in and turn to ON, leave door open reconnect the battery if the alarm stays off enter the car and leave door open try to start. This works on most non factory installed toyota systems.

there is a fuse box under the dash below the steering column it should be located near the hood release

Have alternator output and battery condition tested or test yourself with a digital meter. The battery should have at least 12.5 volts without vehicle running and around 13.5 to 14.5 volts with engine idling.

The safest way to do is by holding the camshaft with a 24mm open wrench and a socket and ratchet on bolt side, this is accomplished by removing valve cover, same if a 4 or 6 cyl. Camshaft has a provision for the wrench, other way is by holding the gear with a chain wrench be careful not to broke or deform that gear.

Red to hot(red)other to ground(white).Ground on vehicles is white,home(where you live)is bare copper or green if industrial.Hook the red to red and other to ground.

which cam shaft bolt ?

hi. have you tried turning the steering wheel at the same time as you turn the key. its a common problem with Toyota.

The code that came up will tell you what sensor/ servo/ solenoid needs attention. Forget the starter suggestion. Most probably if it has a transmission code it would be a transmission control module . Come back in a comment as to the code so that we may be able to help you with suggestions as to where the shop should look.