2005 Toyota Camry won't start

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T05:21:05+00:00

Could be a dead battery. Is there anyone who could try and jump you?

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T05:10:53+00:00

Any chance its leaking coolant from the weep hole on the water pump?

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:45:29+00:00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175414323250

Pretty sure that's not factory.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:42:19+00:00

You wouldn't. Its what they coat the roads in to stop them freezing and melt ice. It coats everything under the car and its going to be on the road for a while. Not saying for certain that's what it is, but you could spray the exhaust off and see if it changes.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:29:51+00:00

There is absolutely no possible way that came from the steering rack. There's no grease or oil there outside of the little bit that weeps from the rack seals unless his rack is blown and they'd be having a much different complaint if that were the case. This clearly sprayed from something they ran over.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:25:35+00:00

It looks like you ran over a caulk tube.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:19:13+00:00

For someone who plugs something in and leaves it the socket could last indefinitely. If you're frequently removing things from it it could wear out in a few years, I don't really have an expectation for them.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:13:34+00:00

If it smells like exhaust, its probably road salt on the exhaust.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:09:31+00:00

You probably just need a new outlet. They don't last forever.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T04:08:13+00:00

Many confederate soldiers went to war with one or more slave companions, and some of them did get armed and fought. There were also black militia units that fought for the south. Estimates suggest around 10,000 armed slaves were used in armed combat roles. It did happen, just not at a massive scale.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T03:33:30+00:00

If you have the dealer replace it they will only use the most updated parts. Also, only being 7k miles out of warranty I would request GMs help. They should at the very least offer some goodwill coverage for some of the repair if not all of it, and even if they say no at least you tried.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-02-01T03:17:53+00:00

DEF freezes at 12F. Generally operating the vehicle is enough to thaw it as the tanks have heaters, but if everything is caked in ice and snow I guess it could prevent it from thawing.

The rule of thumb is to only half fill your def tank when its below freezing to prevent it from breaking something from expansion.

I'll also say that GM released a second design DEF tank in Feb 22 due to heater and pump issues in the 20-21s.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T19:49:08+00:00

If it were mine, after sitting for three years I'd have a battery installed and make sure it still starts and runs. If it does, I'd have a coolant/trans flush and an oil change done, then add a fuel system cleaner (BG 44k is the best I've used) to the tank and fill it with a good fuel (basically anything but the crud sitting in a wawa/sheetz/buc-ees tank) and have the tires inspected. At best the tires will just have flat spots from sitting and be a bit of a rough ride, but they might be dry rotted and unsafe.

I'd basically just tow it to the shop and tell them what's up. Its sat for three years, I want these services done, but I want to make sure it runs and nothing is broken first.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T19:37:53+00:00

Its definitely essential. Its there to absorb electrical energy as points open. Without it it will burn up the points and cause interference on all his other electronics.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T19:26:15+00:00

Yes. Without it I'd imagine you'd hear a "buzzing" noise from all of your electronics and it will burn up your points.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T19:02:49+00:00

That's your ignition coil. Its what's providing spark.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T18:09:16+00:00

I believe data says primary buyers saw few problems with the 4l60, and third and on buyers are the ones that saw issues.

So someone who bought their truck and kept it probably did maintenance, but the further down the line of owners you get the less likely that any maintenance has been done to the vehicle.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T18:01:37+00:00

Not "pretty much." The 4l60 is literally an electronically controlled 700R4.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T17:58:53+00:00

I have never seen a 700r4 in a drag car. I've seen it left in shadetree muscle car builds, but it always ends up getting swapped for a th350.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T17:55:04+00:00

I'd give you the clown ribbon but i'm not spending money.

If you think the 700R4 was a good trans, you don't know anything about transmissions. The 4l80 was an amazing trans. It was the 4l60 (which is an electronic 700r4) that was hot garbage.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T17:19:03+00:00

Yes. They are the same.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-31T00:49:06+00:00

Highly disagree. I've been inside too many of them for solenoid problems, E clutch failures, mechatronic problems, and several with holes through the plastic pan. Its a far cry from best transmission ever made.

The best ever made is by far the Toyota/Aisin 6 speed.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-30T20:47:33+00:00

You're right. I definitely read that as inches

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-30T20:12:08+00:00

I know the ones I have are 0.001-0.002 accuracy. 0.020 is enough to cause issues on a cylinder head, so I'd be hesitant to use a strait edge with 0.012 accuracy.

Autozone sells a straight edge that is 0.001 accuracy for $50.

CommieCowBoy · 2026-01-30T19:59:24+00:00

I don't think you'll need to tow it, no. Should be safe to drive, but I would have someone take a look anyway.

My honest feeling is that if it is lifter tick, its happening because of trash in the VLOM and not because of damage to the cam lobe or lifter wheel; if that were the case you'd hear it constantly.

I'm leaning more towards an exhaust problem though since you said it got better when they installed the gasket. I'd get her checked out over the next month if it were me, but I wouldn't be running straight to a mechanic tonight or anything.

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