1989 Toyota Camry Starting Circuit

1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
280,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KHATHAWAY
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Our old reliable Camry appears to have a gremlin in the starting cirtuit.

We've checked all of the usual culprits - starter, starter relay, etc.

The problem is intermitten and may be in the safety switch that prohibits starting whenever the gearshif is not in "Park". Or possibly the problem may be in the steering column?

Does this make sense? If so, where do we find and how do we isolate the problem and make the repair?
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:10 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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When it fail to start have to check small S terminal wire at the starter for power as a helper holding the ignition in start position if have power and no start you have a defective starter if no power go back and check if have power from the ignition switch if not switch at fault and need to be replaced if have power locate neutral safety switch and if for power in and out when in park or neutral if in and no out switch bad and require replacing if no power in wiring harness at fault


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Mar 23, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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