Shifting rough

Tiny
TODD LUCAS
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 233,000 MILES
I have a 97 camry 4 cyl.I am having hesitating and dies after idling for a few minutes and now doesn't shift until 4000rpms from first to second. It's an automatic and I have already changed filter and fluid.
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 6:52 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Is the Check Engine Light indicating and have you tried to retrieve for trouble codes?

The idling system seems to be faulty and you need to get that checked. Have the throttle body and IAC cleaned and retest.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 12:31 PM
Tiny
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There are no check engine lights on
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Clean the Idle Air Control valve and throttle body and retest.

You might need to check the Throttle Position Sensor readings.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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Do you have any instructions on how to do this myself
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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You need a can of carb cleaner, can be purchased easily from any parts outlets.

Remove the air cleaner hose.
Spray carb cleaner into the throttle body and the ports inside it. Allow the cleaner to soak inside the ports while you use a used toothbrush or rag to clean the interior of the throttle body with the throttle plate fully opened.

You can start vehicle without the air hose but it might required some additional cranking time and might run erratically for a while before it stabilises due to the presence of carb cleaner.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 12:55 PM

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