Doesn't go above 2,500 RPMS and check engine light came on (fuel, brake)
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Just bought a second car, a 1999 Toyota Camry CE, 140,1xx miles, from a private owner, about 200 miles ago. I have only driven it locally, no more than 40-45 mph, until yesterday when I went up to about 65. The engine light came on today.
I noticed this from the beginning. I step on the gas to speed up and it takes forever. I have taken it to the same mechanic twice (to change the transmission fluid and brake pads). He drove it around, but didn't say anything so I figured it was fine.
I saw clogged fuel or air filter as well on another site.
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Originally Posted by southernnaturelover
Take it to a parts store and let them pull the codes.
Those older Camrys with the 2.2 weren't the fastest cars ya know.
I planned on doing that tomorrow at O'Reillys. Just wondered what the good folks at CD had to say. I certainly didn't expect a lot of speed from this thing. But it was really dragging.
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Sounds like it went into limp mode, which happens when a code is set that could result in additional damage of you were to continue driving. It's meant to get you safely to the nearest repair facility. Last time I had that happen it was a transmission failure, and cost $3,400 to rebuild on a 2002 Jeep Liberty with only 90,000 miles. No one can diagnose a car problem without seeing it, but I would never change the transmission fluid on a car with that many miles and unknown service history. It's fairly common for it to fail soon after, since the minute particles from normal wear settle into internal cracks and crevices, and flushing releases them and may start leakage or stir up larger particles that cause damage.
Just bought a second car, a 1999 Toyota Camry CE, 140,1xx miles, from a private owner, about 200 miles ago. I have only driven it locally, no more than 40-45 mph, until yesterday when I went up to about 65. The engine light came on today.
I noticed this from the beginning. I step on the gas to speed up and it takes forever. I have taken it to the same mechanic twice (to change the transmission fluid and brake pads). He drove it around, but didn't say anything so I figured it was fine.
What say youze?
Go pull the codes from the OBD2. Not much to talk about until you do that.
It's also possible that it got kicked into "limp mode."
Possible causes:
ECM has failed
EGR gas temperature sensor circuit open or shorted to voltage
EGR gas temperature sensor connector is damaged (check pins for damage)
EGR gas temperature sensor has failed
EGR valve is stuck in closed position
EGR valve vacuum hose is disconnected or leaking
And there are about 50 or more reported fixes.
I asked the guy at O'Reilly's if he knew of a good mechanic in the area, he gave me a name. I went. One guy seemed eager to quote me $500 (the EGR issue requires replacement of 3 parts because you can't just replace one without replacing all 3 in order for it to work properly). His partner told me to leave the car and he would try and pinpoint it for free. He did say a hose needed to be replaced and showed me, it was cracked where it joined the valve. He said if air got in there it could cause a problem. But he will call me later with what he finds out.
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