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I have a 97 toyota camry. the headlights stay on all the time.I've replaced relay and light switch on collun,still stays on any idea's

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    j f phillips Jun 12, 2015

    Hi jmaynard91, I want to help you with your question, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box?

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    johnny rebel Jun 14, 2015

    j f phillips,all the info is there,read b4 commenting

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Did you check the integration relay yellow box in left kick panel
let me know I'm sure that's what's up,please let me know
part of fuse panel box replace the whole panel box
ask a tec master from toyota they do have a small problem with that.it happened before

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Look into the fuse box have you jumped anyone lately .i think
youve some how melted the fuse box under the relay
where it plugs in some how maybe got wet and melted
the connection maybe also have you changed the alt
or done anything to the car to cause this how did it happen
one day you woke up
oh dam in the kick panel you have a thing called a integration relay
what it does if you walk away with the light on the integration relay the lift off so the battery won't die some how raining need the door and water ran down into the box I worked for toyota a long time
i think I just figured it out the relay is part of fuse box
big yellow box on kick panel.i think so check it out
thank me later.

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  • Jonathan Murray Jun 24, 2015

    Also fix the wire they fell off the hinge and got stuck when the trunk was opened other you'll be replacing another relay

    89373 relay good luck that's what shorted out the relay

  • Jonathan Murray Jun 24, 2015

    That code 052 is sometime ecu bad I've seen it hard promblem

    to dianose it is engine code but ask dealer factory techs

    they see it sometimes but not often.i would ck first but get the number off old ecu for replacement sorry tuff one

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My guess would be a short somewhere in the wiring that is after the relay. I don't believe in 1997 the Camry was fitted with DRL's unless you (or a previous owner) had them installed and they use the low beam headlights for that purpose.

Since you already replaced the switch, that should negate the switch as the problem. Did you use the correct relay? Exact number for replacement? A cheap relay could be the problem if you got it off eBay and it's not compatible. Not that all eBay stuff is bad but I'd trust NAPA or a good auto parts store. Try another relay as a cheap possible fix.

  • jmaynard91 Jun 23, 2015

    yes I've put in a relay from the auto store,but that did not fix it.I found a bad connector in the yellow box on the fuse box under the dash I'll replace that and see if that fixes it. thanks

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If they shut off when the car is on,then they are daytime running lights,if they stay on after the car is shut off and the light switch is turned off,then the switch is bad

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Be aware that the camry can be programmed to keep the lights on for a set time after key off then open driver's door. Think the maximum time is something like 2 minutes.

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SOURCE: 97 CAMRY TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Its right above the fuse box. You need to remove the plastic kick panel to see them

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SOURCE: Toyota Camry 1995 Check Engine Light (stays on)

usually when this occurs (engine light) the ecm has detected some type of failure with one or components of the engine. ur gonna need to have a diagnostic scan done to determine the source. If the vehicle is OBD certified autozone part stores will do it for free. to be sure that its not just a minor "hickup" u can reset yous car's ecm urself by disconnecting the positive battery for 1 minute. if the engine light returns then i would have a diagnostic scan done. LJ

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  • Posted on Oct 26, 2009

SOURCE: 1989 Toyota Camry. No brake lights.

It could be the relay, which is a yellow box located under the carpeting in the trunk on the left side. It is a problem common to your model. Also, check the brake switch's (behind the brake pedal) functionality (12V present with key at ACC or ON and continuity between wires when button engaged).

i hope this helps
-matthew

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SOURCE: camry headlights not working

it sounds like a bad light switch

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SOURCE: Replace a burned-out bulb or headlight on a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE

I have similar issue with my 03 Camry XLE. I replaced the left side headlight bulb and the light still not coming on. Thanks in advance for the help.

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