2002 Toyota Camry Logo
Posted on Jan 28, 2011
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have have an 2002 camry xle just got a new battery 4 months ago and last night it wouldnt start after i got gas, i thought i needed a jump but that didnt work, my lights and dash board was fine (no light were dimmed) so i called a friend and he said it might be the starter, he told me to tap the starter with a hammer gently and it should kick right on, i didnt know were the starter was actually located so i just tapped every thing under the hood and it started right up, today i had no problems but when i got back in the house i decided to see if it will start back up again and it didnt, when i turn the ign ition i only hear 1 click and nothing else and thats what i heard the first time it didnt start up last night. please help thank you

Answer This Question

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Expert 94 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 28, 2011
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Jan 24, 2011
Answers
94
Questions
0
Helped
27449
Points
300

Sound like you need a new starter -tapping starter is old trick so be carefull but it sounds like it got you home anyway the click you hear is usaully the bendix engaging but starter motor not turning.

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Expert 114 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 28, 2011
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Jan 14, 2011
Answers
114
Questions
1
Helped
34515
Points
362

Replace the starter. It's going out.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

13 Kia Optima battery draining
The wiring cud hav issues n batts or cars these days may need reflashn..dont go tua dealr..poor mechanics there. Seek n independent. First test the chargn wire from the alternator to the batt..they wearout or becom corroded. Hav someone hook a jumprcable in place of it to see if battery doesnt drain
Read full answer
Jun 25, 2019 • 2013 Kia Optima
0helpful
2answers

Both alernater and battery are good in my 1993 Camry but the battery still drains what's the problem
you may have a short circuit in the system seek auto electriction
Read full answer
Jan 24, 2016 • Cars & Trucks
0helpful
1answer

Hello, I have a 2003 navigator 5.4, 2 days ago warning light came on said check charging system (battery is only 6 months old), then last night went to store and when I came out truck wouldn't
your battery is so dead and or shorted it won't allow enough current to keep the truck running it could be a wire ground or positive not allowing enough current take the battery back to the place of purchase and have it tested it should be under warranty.I wouldn't try to start it by jumping it anymore try a fresh hot battery I think it will fix it
Read full answer
Oct 06, 2014 • 2003 Lincoln Navigator
0helpful
2answers

My 1996 jeep grand cherokee has started needing a jump to get started about once a week.. had the alternator and battery tested, both are good. 2 nights ago it wouldnt start, so I got a jump and drove it...
I would have a load test done on the battery as there is a dead cell evident from the number of jump starts you need. Have an auto electrician test the alternator for charge rate and out put. check drive belt condition and tension.
Read full answer
Jan 02, 2014 • 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
0helpful
1answer

Engine light is on and sometimes my car will not crank, sometimes does a little spudder
Have your alternator tested. tune up afterwards would not be a bad idea
Read full answer
Jan 08, 2013 • 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
0helpful
1answer

Electrical short?
dash short or lighting stalk
Read full answer
Aug 16, 2012 • 2000 Toyota Camry
0helpful
1answer

Just replaced the starter for my 2002 toyota camry. It is a 4 cil. I knew i needed to replace the starter because i was told by a mechanic a month ago when my car wouldn't start that if i just tapped on...
May just need computer re-set..Free at most car part stores!
Read full answer
Mar 13, 2011 • 2002 Toyota Camry
2helpful
2answers

Hi, i am a Camry 2002 user. Last night i forget to close the light of the car. Now the car is out of battery and can not start. Can i jump start it with another car?
yes you can, just don't cross the cables, you may need to reset electronics radio clock and such
Read full answer
Nov 04, 2010 • 2002 Toyota Camry
1helpful
1answer

Dim dashboard lights and problem starting
Could be a loose or dirty battery connection, poor battery, or alternator. Check all the cables and connections to your starter. Clean your battery posts. Have your alternator and battery checked. It sounds like you are either running off just the battery or just the alternator. One of them is not right.
Read full answer
Jun 11, 2009 • 2002 Toyota Camry
0helpful
1answer

2002 Toyota Sienna XLE; intermittent problems starting. New battery and new starter x 2 in the past month. There is no specific time that the van doesn't start - it just doesn't and then it may start...
Make sure battery connections are tight. Is the starter new or rebuilt? Some rebuilts are defective right out of the box. check connections @ starter
Read full answer
Dec 30, 2017 • 2002 Toyota Sienna
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

2002 Camry

  • Cars & Trucks

Related Question

13 Kia Optima battery draining

  • 2013 Kia Optima

Related Topics

421 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

How to fix diagnostic code p0442

2003 Toyota Camry

Electric front seat stuck

2003 Toyota Camry

I have relay saying :mg clt what is that mean?

2003 Toyota Camry

Starter making whining noise

1995 Toyota Camry

VSC Trac off lights on dashboard

2003 Toyota Camry

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!
Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

View all Fixya Reports

Top Toyota Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Toyota Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual
. 2002 Camry Manual

2002 Camry

Loading...