2000 TOYOTA CAMRY coolant temperature

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CAUTION

Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.

Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high±speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high±speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene±glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use
ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent.
See Chapter 7±2 for details about coolant
type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to
provide protection down to about ±505C
(±585F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Chapter 7±3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.

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In order to maintain engine braking effi-
ciency do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission) or overdrive (automatic
transmission).

Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle's engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30C [85F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to ºIf
your vehicle overheatsº in Part 4 of
this manual.

Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in ºPº (automatic)
or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid
parking on a slope with a trailer, but
if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
ºPº (automatic) and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in ºPº position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-
pressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION

Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed lim-
it,whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle±
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases,ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.

Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.

Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.

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If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in ºPº
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir,stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
radiator, hoses,and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle overheats

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IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7±3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Chapter 7±3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Chapter 7±2 for addi-
tional information.Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
Part 2.)Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip±offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:

Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

Appreciable loss of power

Strange engine noises

A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)

Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)

Flat±looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear

Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road

Strange noises related to suspension
movement

Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal;pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking

Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

NEW FEATURES Ð 5S-FNE ENGINE 16
6. Fuel Filter
Mounted below the vehicle floor, the fuel filter re-
moves any moisture or oil from the fuel.
7. Fuel Pressure Regulator
The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel pressure by reducing the pressure of the compressed natural
gas from the fuel tank to the fuel injection pressure, which is 8 km/cm
2 (114 psi, 785 kPa).
Similar to the fuel shutoff valve for the fuel tank, a fuel shutoff valve is provided on the fuel inlet side
of the fuel pressure regulator to shut off the supply of fuel when the engine is stopped or during abnormal
conditions.
An oil separator that traps the moisture and oil in the fuel is provided on the low pressure side.
A built-in relief valve is provided to protect the parts located on the low pressure side.
While the fuel pressure is being reduced by the fuel pressure regulator, the Joule-Thomson effect associat-
ed with the expansion of the gas causes the fuel pressure regulator to be cooled excessively, exerting
unfavorable influence on the rubber parts such as diaphragms and fuel hoses.
Therefore, to raise the gas temperature, a water passage is provided in the fuel pressure regulator to
allow the engine coolant to warm the regulator.
Oil
Separator
Water Passage
Fuel
Shutoff
Valve
Relief Valve
167CN24 167CN25167CN10

AIR CONDITIONING (AUTOMATIC A/C)
5. AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION
The A/C control assembly receives various signals, I.E., the engine RPM from the engine control module, out side air
temperature signal from the A/C ambient temp. sensor, coolant temperature from the engine control module and the lock
signal from the A/C compressor, etc.
When the engine is started and the A/C SW (A/C control assembly) is on, a signal is input to the A/C control assembly.
As a result, the ground circuit in A/C control assembly is closed and current flows from HEATER fuse to TERMINAL 1 of
the MG CLT relay to TERMINAL 2 to TERMINAL 3 of the diode (A/C) to TERMINAL 2 to TERMINAL MGCR of the A/C
control assembly to TERMINAL GND to GROUND, turning the MG CLT relay on, so that the magnetic clutch is on and the
A/C compressor operates.
At the same time, the engine control module. Detects the magnetic clutch is on and the A/C compressor operates.
If the A/C control assembly detects the following conditions, it stops the air conditioning:
*Evaporator outlet air is too low.
*There is a marked difference between the compressor speed and the engine speed.
*The refrigerant pressure is abnormally high or abnormally low.
*The engine speed is too low.
*Rapid acceleration occurs.
A3 A/C DUAL PRESSURE SW
4±1 : Open above approx. 2.0 kgf/cm2 (29 psi, 196 kpa) or 32 kgf/cm2 (464 psi, 3138 kpa)
A2
A/C MAGNETIC CLUTCH AND LOCK SENSOR
4±GROUND : Approx. 3.7 W
A34 (A), A35 (B) A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY
B±GROUND : Always approx. 12 volts
IG+ ±GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with the ignition SW at ON position
HR ±GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with the ignition SW at ON position and do not turn the blower motor
Below 1 volts with the ignition SW at ON position and turn the blower motor
PSW±GROUND : Below 1 volts with the ignition SW at ON position
AC1±GROUND : Below 1 volts at start the engine, operate the compressor
+ OR MORE volts at start the engine, do not operate the compressor
BLW±GROUND : Below 1.5 volts with the ignition SW on and turn the blower motor
S5±SG :4±6 volts with the ignition SW at ON position
SG±GROUND : Always continuity
AMH±AMC :1.3±1.9 volts with the ignition SW off
AIF±GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with the FRESH SW on
AIR±GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with the RECIRC SW on
FACE±GROUND: Approx. 12 volts with the FACE SW on
DEF±GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with the DEF SW on
GND±GROUND : Always continuity
: PARTS LOCATION
CodeSee PageCodeSee PageCodeSee Page
A226 (1MZ±FE)A3630F826 (1MZ±FE)
A326 (1MZ±FE)A3730J131
A1330A3830J1131
A2030A3930J27A31
A3026 (1MZ±FE)B330J28B31
A3330B830J2931
A34A30D330J3231
A35B30E830
: RELAY BLOCKS
CodeSee PageRelay Blocks (Relay Block Location)
124Engine Room R/B No.1 (Engine Compartment Left)
SERVICE HINTS

AC0LL±02
Z19146
1MZ±FE engine:
No. 1 Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Switch
Compressor
Engine Room Junction Block No. 2

Engine Main Relay
(Marking: ENGINE MAIN)

No. 1 Cooling Fan Relay
(Marking: FAN NO.1)Engine Room Relay Block No. 1

Magnetic Clutch Relay
(Marking: MG CLT)

Heater Main Relay
(Marking: HTR)

No. 2 Cooling Fan Relay
(Marking: FAN NO.2)

No. 3 Cooling Fan Relay
(Marking: FAN NO.3)
5S±FE engine models:
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Switch Receiver Pressure SwitchCondenser Fan

Fan Motor1MZ±FE engine:
No. 2 Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Switch
Condenser
Blower Unit A/C Unit
A/C Control Assembly

A/C Switch

Blower Speed Control Switch

Mode Switch
Air Outlet Servomotor
Heater Radiator
Thermistor
Blower ResistorBlower Motor 1MZ±FE:
A/C Amplifier Expansion Valve5S±FE engine:
ECM (Built in A/C Amplifier)
Evaporator
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC±13
2495 Author: Date:
LOCATION

AC21T±01
AC±14
± AIR CONDITIONINGTROUBLESHOOTING
2496 Author: Date:
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
No blower operation
4. HTR Fuse
5. Heater main relay
6. Blower motor
7. Blower resistor
8. Blower speed control switch
9. Wire harness±
AC±70
AC±63
AC±64
AC±84
±
No air temperature control1. Engine coolant volume
2. A/C control assembly±
AC±80
No air inlet control1. A/C control assemblyAC±80
No air outlet control
1. HTR Fuse
2. Air outlet servomotor
3. Mode switch±
AC±65
AC±84
No compressor operation
1. Refrigerant volume
2. A.C Fuse
3. HTR Fuse
4. Magnetic clutch relay
5. Magnetic clutch
6. Compressor
7. Pressure switch
8. Heater main relay
9. Blower speed control switch
10.A/C switch
11. *1 ECM
*
2 A/C amplifier
12.Wire harness
AC±3
±
±
AC±71
AC±39
AC±39
AC±67
AC±70
AC±84
AC±84
DI±218
AC±88
±
No compressor operates intermittently
1. Refrigerant volume
2. Condenser fan
3. Pressure switch
4. *1 ECM
*2 A/C amplifier
5. Thermistor
6. Wire harnessAC±3
AC±74
AC±67
DI±218
AC±88
AC±24
±
No cool air comes out
1. Refrigerant volume
2. Refrigerant pressure
3. Drive belt
4. Compressor lock sensor
5. Magnetic clutch
6. Compressor
7. Pressure switch
8. Thermistor
9. A/C switch
10.*1 ECM
*2 A/C amplifier
11. Wire harnessAC±3
AC±3
AC±16
AC±16
AC±39
AC±39
AC±67
AC±24
AC±84
DI±218
AC±88
±