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2013 Toyota Camry, new headlight switch?
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juvi159
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Jun 13, 2022, 2:40 PM
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2013 Toyota Camry, new headlight switch?
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2013 Toyota Camry approx 110k mi.
(?Relevant?) Background:
Lagging/jerking when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear for a couple weeks
First occurrence:
Car drove fine for majority of the day. Towards end of the day yesterday car turned on fine then turned off when I turned the headlights on. Repeated process and same result. Took keys out and the right fog light was on although my headlights were turned off. After pumping the gas a bit the third try the car did not turn off when I turned the headlights on and I was able to drive it.
Second occurrence:
30 mins later I was still driving and stopped, but not parked, and my car just completely turned off, started rolling backwards bc it was on a small incline. Brakes were applied and while holding the brakes I tried to turn my car on a few times. Turned car on reversed in a parking area, turned the car off and took keys out. There was a burning smell but no smoke, and my fog lights were now on for both headlights despite the headlights being turned off. Noticed fluid leaking from bottom when I got out and crouched. I want to say that was from me having the AC on high, but I don’t know.
Mechanic update:
Car started today and was taken to a mechanic. Technician did a diagnostic check on it and said +$500 for new headlight switch. I’m concerned because my main problem is the car turning off randomly.
Is this not an alternator or transmission problem?
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Hammer Time
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Jun 13, 2022, 3:49 PM
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Re: 2013 Toyota Camry, new headlight switch?
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One rule about this business is you never try to look past a known problem looking for a different, related problem.
Fix the lights first and then you will know if the problem is related or not.
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We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.
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