Thursday, June 3, 2010

2007 Camry brake clunk when starting out

http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1lb1t-purchased-new-2009-se-camry-last-week-right-away-started-having

right away started having noise when brake pedal released. You are stopped with foot on brake pedal, then when you take your foot off the brake pedal to go, the pedal comes up as usual but makes a big thumping/clunking noise as if it is hitting something when it reaches it's final resting position. Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1lb1t-purchased-new-2009-se-camry-last-week-right-away-started-having#ixzz0pqHFswPm

ABS self check mode, the ABS system runs a "self" check" every time the car is started and makes a "clunk" noise from the front under the hood, this takes place everytime you start the car and make the initial movement, it is also more noticible with colder temperatures Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1lb1t-purchased-new-2009-se-camry-last-week-right-away-started-having#ixzz0pqGlNogz

All 2009 Camry models come equipped with a standard anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). That means a lot of complex systems trying to work together. There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for the 2008 model Camry (no bulletins out yet for 2009 model) I would suggest that you make sure the dealer is aware of it. The TSB has to do with the ABS calibration in the braking system, and perhaps there is an adjustment that can be made. The number and description of the TSB is: SB0020-08 MAR 08 ABS/TCS - Zero Point Calibration Information Read more: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1lb1t-purchased-new-2009-se-camry-last-week-right-away-started-having#ixzz0pqH7pSzH

I get the same thing on mine. Only after the engine is started and you hit about 15 mph. There is something of a "clunk" type sound. But its a system doing an adjustment. The manual even mentions it.Pg 443..."You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This means the anti-lock brake system is in the self-check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction".The same kind of paragraph appears in the section that describes VSC etc.If anyone wants to hear this noise, start your engine, lock the doors manually (this eliminates the lock sounds), then start driving. You should hear a "thunk" type sound when you hit about 15 MPH.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202157

My wife's 2006 Honda CR-V, and my 2007 Tacoma both do this, only once at initial takeoff. It's the ABS system doing a self-check, don't worry about it.

Yeah I get the clunk at take off, but nothing after that...

ts the VSC/TRAC/ABS self check....it happens once you get over 10 mph or so after every time you start the car.

2 comments:

  1. ToyotaCarFan10-04-2006, 07:53 PM
    Hello,

    I believe that the thunk sound you hear every time you start driving forward just after starting the engine is simply the ABS system doing a Power On Self Test (POST). All Toyotas with ABS make a thunk or clank of some sort just after being started and being driven forward. The 07 Camry makes a louder sound than other Toyotas I've driven, though.

    -Doug

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    ScuseMe10-04-2006, 07:59 PM
    Hello,

    I believe that the thunk sound you hear every time you start driving forward just after starting the engine is simply the ABS system doing a Power On Self Test (POST). All Toyotas with ABS make a thunk or clank of some sort just after being started and being driven forward. The 07 Camry makes a louder sound than other Toyotas I've driven, though.

    -Doug

    This would be good if it is the ABS POST. But what I don't understand is why it doesn't happen everytime I start and drive forward; only when I've driven backward, then forward. I've never heard the "bang" only when I've driven forward.

    But it's definitely something to ask the delaer about. Thanks.

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-158721.html

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  2. http://camryforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=74b2e2a14a3f5b072e5136824ce4367f&t=16571

    thunk" sound when put in drive

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    Just purchased a new 2010 Camary LE. We hear a "thunk" sound when we back out of our drive way from a cold start, shift to drive and roll about 10ft. it sounds as if an accuator is engaging but my wife is freaking out about a sound coming from a new car.
    Is it normal or not?
    we also have an 2003 LE and it does the same thing but it didn't show up until 50,000 miles of driving.
    What do you guys think?
    DanO

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