Coli Mechanics: need help!

[MenacingMonk]

I drive a 04 Camry. Never had any problems with it before until last week.

Ordinary day, I start my car and head off. About a quarter of a mile from my house I brake (sort of a rolling brake/stop) at the stop sign and the wheel tightens up and I'm guessing the engine shuts off since i can't move when I push down on the gas (car is still in Drive). All the warning lights go on and I have to put it in park, turn off the car and restart. The car turns on normally; no warning lights stay on. I drive it home and it repeats.

I tried it out on Sunday to the same shyt. So I called a mechanic to come on Monday. He comes, runs a diagnosis with that handheld device. Nothing wrong besides my RPM dial slightly lower than usual. He looks at under the hood and nothing looks wrong. We go for a drive and the shyt doesn't fukk up! I'm like

I take it out today and nothing happens. Went around the hood and down 2 busy streets.

I'm like wondering how this could be.

I read several things that could be wrong; fuel pump old, dirty pipes, electrical problem. I'm assuming it had/has to be an electrical problem?

I'm still leery about it. Why did it fukk up and now it works like normal?

 

[SumBlackguyz]

Crank or camshaft position sensor

 

[MenacingMonk]

Crank or camshaft position sensor

So electrical issue, right?

Can any mechanic fix this?

 

[SumBlackguyz]

So electrical issue, right?

Can any mechanic fix this?

yeah. shouldn't be hard to fix. I'm only using anecdotal evidence on this, its not guaranteed to work especially when you don't even have any engine codes

 

[Stir Fry]

Find the CPS like was stated above and try wiping any grease that may be on it as well as check to see if it's loose at all. Maybe check your grounding strap too.

 

[Jean Jacket]

Had this happen with a Tahoe.

Check your battery cable clamps and make sure that they are secure. When you stopped, it probably jiggled the battery enough to interrupt power. Since you were near idle at the stop, the alternator prob didnt have enough voltage for the main computer, shutting the ignition off.

1. Check battery cables to make sure that they are tight and clean.
2. Check alternator is putting out more than 12v from positive terminal.
3. Check ignition switch itself... You'd be surprised how a bad switch caused intermittent shut offs.


There is no way this is a fukking cam or crank sensor. The car wouldn't even fukking start.

 

[Jean Jacket]

Keep me posted. Don't go buying parts and shyt untill you have a proper diagnosis.

 

[Stir Fry]

Had this happen with a Tahoe.

Check your battery cable clamps and make sure that they are secure. When you stopped, it probably jiggled the battery enough to interrupt power. Since you were near idle at the stop, the alternator prob didnt have enough voltage for the main computer, shutting the ignition off.

1. Check battery cables to make sure that they are tight and clean.
2. Check alternator is putting out more than 12v from positive terminal.
3. Check ignition switch itself... You'd be surprised how a bad switch caused intermittent shut offs.


There is no way this is a fukking cam or crank sensor. The car wouldn't even fukking start.

A loose or dirty CPS can give intermittent starts. It costs nothing to clean and check it either way.

 

[Jean Jacket]

A loose or dirty CPS can give intermittent starts. It cost nothing to clean and check it either way.

True. I just don't want my man to go out and throw parts. Or pay somebody to r/r or t/s a sensor.

U right tho.

 

[MenacingMonk]

Had this happen with a Tahoe.

Check your battery cable clamps and make sure that they are secure. When you stopped, it probably jiggled the battery enough to interrupt power. Since you were near idle at the stop, the alternator prob didnt have enough voltage for the main computer, shutting the ignition off.

1. Check battery cables to make sure that they are tight and clean.
2. Check alternator is putting out more than 12v from positive terminal.
3. Check ignition switch itself... You'd be surprised how a bad switch caused intermittent shut offs.


There is no way this is a fukking cam or crank sensor. The car wouldn't even fukking start.

Need help with number 2. How do I check that?

 

[RichieRich]

@Aelyas en passant

 

[calixprynce]

you 6 cert ass nikkas need to cop Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

 

[Jean Jacket]

Need help with number 2. How do I check that?

Find or borrow a voltmeter from autozone or someone.

There are two leads. Positive (red) and negative (black).

Start the engine.

Place the black lead on a ground...(strut tower bolt or any metal chassis part under the hood)
Then place the red lead on the bolt on the alternator that holds the cable that runs to the positive battery terminal.

Check the voltage. Anything over 12 and up to 14 is ok. It means your alternator is sending a charge to your battery.

 

[Jean Jacket]

Be careful under there. Don't fukk around and get your shyt sliced by the fan or get your shyt ripped off by a belt.

Make sure you keep loose articles away from moving parts under the hood.

Take your time.

 

[Jean Jacket]

you 6 cert ass nikkas need to cop Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

Why 2015 tho....