Causes of stove breakdowns on Camry 40

The heating system of a Toyota Camry 40 car is considered a “weak point” among all units. Along with the human factor, there is also a factory factor - the imperfection of the design of the radiator, antifreeze supply and return pipes. An air pocket is arbitrarily created that prevents the natural circulation of fluid in the cooling system. Common reasons:

• low level of antifreeze in the system or its complete absence;
• mechanical damage to the body, supply and return;
• clogging of the furnace heater radiator due to poor heating;
• the formation of an air lock in the car's cooling system.

The above signs are the most common and characteristic of the Toyota Camry model, regardless of the year of manufacture and modification.

Typical signs of a heater malfunction:

• weak air flow from the deflectors;
• the temperature does not correspond to the mode set on the center console of the car. Blow with a cool jet;
• heater bearing creaks;
• tap - the regulator is cold, while the pipes and antifreeze are warm enough;
• the stove does not blow when turned on;
• the “stove” fan operates at different speeds, with a practically stable current supply;
• the heating unit is not working.

Established location

The interior heater is installed by default in the center of the torpedo, actually hidden under it. The main feature of the equipment lies in the design, which has a wide branching of the air channels following the deflectors. This can be viewed both positively and negatively. For service station mechanics, this creates difficulties and obstacles for free access to the “subtorpedo” mechanisms.

The layout of the stove assembly is typical and characteristic, as for a Toyota car brand: a plastic case, where an aluminum radiator, a damper, pipes, a circuit are located - contact plates for supplying electricity.

Catalog numbers and prices of original products

• heater fan model Camry 40 with pre-installed engines (2ARFE, 2ARFXE, 2GRFE, 6ARFSE, 1ARFE) - 87107-33120, STTYL53950 (analogue). The cost is 4000 rubles;
• drive motor (servo assembly) - 33136, cost 2500 rubles;
• pump of the stove cooling system of the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry CB40 - 41746, price 5800 rubles;
• furnace heater kit - 22241, from 6200 rubles and more;
• climate control unit - 22242, from 5300 rubles;
• modification of the engine for the right steering wheel - 4113542, from 2700 rubles.

Replacement and partial repair of the stove on the Camry 40

Regardless of the type of breakdown, a full diagnosis is always carried out at the service station. The issue is especially relevant for those owners whose car is under warranty. For those whose warranty period has expired, it is necessary to individually agree on a new schedule for visiting the service station, since the technical tool should not be used for a long time without a technical inspection.

To make a decision on the repair method, the master must conduct an initial diagnosis. The main attention should be paid to checking the integrity of the antifreeze supply and return lines, the absence of mechanical damage. Also check (ring) the wiring, the fuse box.

Types of repair work of the heater

Depending on the degree of damage, the captain makes a complete replacement for new equipment or partial repairs. The main criterion for distinguishing is the degree of damage to the stove, body and the rationality of use in the form in which it is at the time of disassembly. An important point is the cost of work, it is obvious that a complete replacement will cost more than a partial replacement of worn parts. Before proceeding with prevention, it is necessary to buy a repair kit for rubber gaskets for radiator pipes.

Disassembly procedure:

• drain the antifreeze, reset the battery terminals to avoid a short circuit in the body;
• disassembly of all components of the front torpedo, glove compartment, audio system;
• removal of the plastic housing of the steering column;
• unscrewing the metal spacer - thrust, removing it from its regular place;
• release of the block of a heater from the hinged and underwater equipment;
• the device is removed from its original location.

You can learn more about the decommissioning algorithm by watching the video

How to remove the fan:

The master places the assembled block on the surface of the workbench to begin repair and complete disassembly, removing the casing, radiator, engine, pipes and fan. At the same time, it makes a visual diagnosis of parts and mechanisms, perhaps some of them need to be replaced or prevented.

Without fail, it is washed, cleaned, the radiator is blown. A special wash is used, water alone is not enough to wash the honeycomb cavity. The procedure is carried out only in the absence of damage to the body, in all other respects - a complete replacement with a new one. Some workshops practice radiator welding, but the service life after such repairs is short. The cost of work is equal to the purchase of a new radiator. The choice is obvious.

After replacing worn and damaged parts, the master is assembled in the reverse order. Upon completion, antifreeze is poured, preferably a new one, and the operation of the stove is checked.

Subject to all the recommendations and rules for the operation of equipment, the resource is at least 60 km.