2000 TOYOTA CAMRY check engine light

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CAMRY ± OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES27
8. Brakes
The specifications of the front and rear brakes have been changed.
9. Suspension
The front and rear springs, stabilizers, and shock absorbers have been modified to realize excellent stability,
controllability, and riding comfort.
10. Steering
A check valve has been added to the power steering gear box to help reduce kickback.
The rack stroke of the 5S-FE engine model has been changed to 145mm (5.71 in.), which is the same as
in the 1MZ-FE engine.
11. Body
Hood support dampers are used.
Two utility hooks added in the luggage room for the gasoline engine model.
To install the fuel tank in the front area of the luggage compartment, the upper back panel has been cut
out for the 5S-FNE engine model.
A performance rod that joins the tops of the right and left rear suspension strut towers has been adopted
for the 5S-FNE engine model.
The shape of the rear floor pan has been changed to prevent the luggage compartment capacity from being
reduced as a result of the installation of the fuel tank in the luggage compartment for the 5S-FNE engine
model.
12. Seat
The seat cover of the LE grade model has been changed.
Optional driver power seat added for the LE grade model.
A fixed type seat back is used for the rear seat for the 5S-FNE engine model.
13. Seat Belt
2-point NR (Non-Retractor) seat belt is used for the rear center seat for the 5S-FNE engine model.
14. Wireless Door Lock Control
Audio answer back is adopted.
15. Lighting
Along with the adoption of the 4-beam headlights, the electrical circuit of the daytime running light system
has been changed.
16. Air Conditioning
The air inlet mode selector of heater control panel has been changed from the lever type to the push button
type on the CE and LE grade model.
When the air outlet mode is set to the DEF or FOOT / DEF mode, the air inlet mode also changes to the
FRESH mode, has been also added on the CE and LE grade model.
A fully automatic controlled type air conditioning is used on the XLE grade model.
A defroster-linked air conditioning start up control has been continuing to use since the previous models
with air conditioning.
17. SRS Airbag
The inflator of the SRS airbag for the driver has been made more compact and lightweight.
A signal that causes the supply of fuel to be cut off during a frontal collision is output by the airbag sensor
assembly to the ECM for the 5S-FNE engine model.

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CAMRY ± NEW FEATURES
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Injector Control
1) General
Fuel clearing control and injector unsticking control have been added to the injector control.
2) Fuel Clearing Control
While the vehicle is being driven at speeds higher than 60 km / h (37.5 mph), and the ignition switch is
turned OFF after the ECM has detected a low temperature condition of less than 25C (77F) of intake
air temperature, the ECM closes the fuel shutoff valve for the delivery pipe. However, instead of immedi-
ately stopping the engine, the fuel clearing control allows the engine to stop on its own after the fuel in
the delivery pipe has been used up. If the engine is running even after 2 seconds or more have elapsed
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, the EFI relay is turned OFF to stop the engine.
3) Injector Unsticking Control
When the ignition switch is turned ON after executing the fuel clearing control, the injector unsticking
control activates two cylinders at a time to unstick the valve that is frozen stuck onto the valve seat. At
low temperature conditions. At this time, the shutoff valve remains closed so that the injectors will not
inject fuel.
Gas Leak Judgment
If the ECM has detected a gas leak through the signals received from the pressure sensors, the ECM closes
the shutoff valves and flashes the low fuel level warning light.
These functions are canceled by resetting the ECM (by disconnecting the negative [-] terminal of the bat-
tery), which enables the engine to start.
(The ECM should be reset only after performing a gas leak check and making sure that the leak has been
eliminated.)
NOTE: The low fuel level warning light also flashes when the fuel level is extremely low. The flashing
patterns shown below differentiates a gas leak from a low fuel level.
Flashing Pattern
Gas Leak
Fuel Low Level

2. Except Delco Battery:
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE AND SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
A. Maintenance Free Battery
Measure the battery voltage between the terminals
negative (±) and positive (+) of the battery.
Standard voltage:
12.7 ± 12.9 V at 205C (685F)
HINT:
wBefore measuring the voltage, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK and turn off the electrical sys±
tems (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.)
for 60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
wIf the vehicle has been running, wait 5 minutes or
more after the vehicle stops before measuring
the battery voltage.
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the
battery.
HINT: Check the indicator as shown in the illustration. 1. Except Delco Battery:
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
A. Maintenance Free Battery
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add
distilled water if possible). Check the charging system.
B. Except Maintenance Free Battery
If under the ªLOWERº or ªMINº line, add distilled
water.
BATTERY INSPECTION
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3. Delco Battery:
CHECK HYDROMETER
Green Dot visible:
Battery is adequately charged
Dark (Green Dot not visible):
Battery must be charged
Clear or Light Yellow:
Replace battery
HINT: There is no need to add water during the entire
service life of the battery.
AIR FILTER INSPECTION
1. INSPECT AIR FILTER
Visually check that the element is not excessively
dirty, damaged or oily.
2. CLEAN AIR FILTER
Clean the element with compressed air.
First blow air from the inside thoroughly. Then blow
off the outside of the element.B. Except Maintenance Free Battery
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity:
55D23L battery for GNB Incorporated
1.25 ± 1.27 at 205C (685F)
55D23L battery for JOHNSON CONTROLS
1.26 ± 1.28 at 275C (815F)
80D26L battery for GNB Incorporated
1.27 ± 1.29 at 205C (685F)
80D26L battery for JOHNSON CONTROLS
1.28 ± 1.30 at 27
C (81
F)
If the gravity is less than specification, charge the
battery.
HINT: Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.
HIGH±TENSION CORDS INSPECTION
1. DISCONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS FROM
SPARK PLUGS
Disconnect the high ± tension cords at the rubber
boot. Do not pull on the high±tension cords.
NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the
conductor inside.
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2. CONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT TO
ENGINE
Connect the test probe of a tachometer to terminal IG
(±) of the data link connector 1.
NOTICE:
wNEVER allow the tachometer terminal to touch
ground as it could result in damage to the igniter
and/or ignition coif.
wAs some tachometers are not compatible with this
Ignition system, we recommend that you confirm
the compatibility of yours before use.
3. ADJUST IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the data
link connector 1.
SST 09843±18020
HINT: After engine speed is kept at 1,000 ± 1,300
rpm for 5 seconds, check that it returns to idle speed.
IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating
temperature.
(b) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing:
10

BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
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4. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing:
0 ± 10
BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
HINT: The timing mark moves in a range between 0

and 10
. (c) Loosen the bolt (California) or 2 bolts (except Califor±
nia), and adjust by turning the distributor.
(d) Tighten the bolt (California) or 2 bolts (except Califor±
nia), and recheck the ignition timing.
Torque: 19 N±m (195 kgf±cm, 14 ft±lbf)
5. DISCONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT
FROM ENGINE(e) Remove the SST.
SST 09843±18020
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(d) Check the valve overall length.
Standard overall length:
Intake
97.60 mm (3.8425 in.)
Exhaust
98.45 mm (3.8760 in.)
Minimum overall length:
Intake
97.1 mm (3.823 in.)
Exhaust
98.0 mm (3.858 in.)
If the overall length is less than minimum, replace the
valve.
(b) Check the valve seating position.
Apply a light coat of prussian blue (or white lead) to
the valve face. Lightly press the valve against the
seat. Do not rotate valve.
(c) Check the valve face and seat for the following:
If blue appears 360
around the face, the valve is
concentric. If not, replace the valve. (e) Check the surface of the valve stem tip for wear.
If the valve stem tip is worn, resurface the tip with a
grinder or replace the valve.
NOTICE: Do not grind off more than minimum.
8. INSPECT AND CLEAN VALVE SEATS
(a) Using a 45
carbide cutter, resurface the valve seats.
Remove only enough metal to clean the seats.
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CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD
A. Place cylinder head on cylinder block
(a) Place a new cylinder head gasket in position on the
cylinder block.
NOTICE: Be careful of the installation direction.
(b) Place the cylinder head in position on the cylinder
head gasket.
B. Install cylinder head bolts
HINT:
wThe cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive
steps (steps (b) and (d)).
wIf any cylinder head bolt is broken or deformed, re±
place it.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Using SST, install and uniformly tighten the 10 cylin±
der head bolts and plate washers in several passes, in
the sequence shown.
SST 09011± 38121
Torque: 49 N±m (500 kgf±cm, 36 ft±lbf)
If any one of the cylinder head bolts does not meet the
torque specification, replace the cylinder head bolt.2. INSTALL VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
(a) Install the valve lifter and shim.
(b) Check that the valve lifter rotates smoothly by hand. (d) Using a plastic±faced hammer, lightly tap the valve
stem tip to assure proper fit.
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