Nine problems related to fuel injection have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The idle speed control valve, was replaced at least 6 times.
The idle speed control valves on two 1996 Toyota Camry's sold in California, fail every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, and require replacement at a cost of approximately $425. 00 per replacement. This is not normal wear in other cars solid in California. There have been three failures per car.
Vehicle failed to start due to fuel injection failure and failure of the spark plugs.
Car does not turn over at first start of the day. Dealership (westchester Toyota, NY) states fuel injectors need to be cleaned. Dealership proceeded and cleaned the injector's yet the car still does not turn over.
Idle air control valve failed.
Start up fuel injection failed.
Upon starting vehicle at idle speed, the control valve sticks. This problem has been examined by dealership, and consumer has been told that this was normal. Brakes experience grinding, squeaking, and vibration, rotors were warped and brake pads were glazed, brakes have been replaced, however problem continues. Consumer states there is a suspension problem that is causing uneven tire wear. Vehicle experiences several engine related problems, motor mounts were weak causing steering wheel vibration, 16 valve seals came apart due to being installed incorrectly, water pump leaked, timing belt failed, valve cover leaked, and cam seal was replaced. Vehicle experienced transmission related problems, right outer axle boot was split and leaking grease, cv boots failed twice, shifter was hard and was making noises, dealer found the shifter lever plate was broken, transmission pan gasket was replaced, there was a clunking noise in the rear when going in reverse. The car jack was missing from the trunk and the antenna was inoperable. Dealer found an open circuit in the battery. Consumer noticed a rattling noise under the right front seat, dealer secured seat slide adjuster hook, temperature gauge did not work properly. Overdrive light was inoperable. Vehicle has experienced several fuel related problems, the egr valve assembly, egr modulator, idler control valve, idle air speed control, distributor o-ring, idler bearing, isc valve, and vacuum switching valve have all been replaced, blue smoke was coming out of the exhaust, dealer cleaned the throttle body, fuel injection, and recalibrated the fuel sensor, vehicle was running rough and stalling due to faulty egr vacuum modulator, dealer stated that the valve would default if there was too much oil added, the valve is too small so it will stick or become clogged up with carbon build up.
Noticed starting problem, then none of the electrical devices working, then while driving vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 25mph and down to 10mph.
The idle speed control valve was defective, which made the vehicle difficult to start.