Toyota Camry: 98 Camry starting problem

Hi,

I have a 98 Camry. This problem often happens in winter, but it occurred a
couple of times in warm weather as well over last couple of years.

When turning the key in ignition, I hear this high pitch noise but nothing
happens. I retry and it starts right up,

This happens more often when the car is cold but it has also occurred after
the car is warmed up.

Car is otherwise in excellent condition.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Raymond

My old car used to do the same thing. My coil was old and leaking oil.
Unplug the + and - wires to the coil. TUrn the ignition to the ON position,
and see if you hear the noise. The car won't start without those wires, but
it will tell you what is wrong. To find the coil: Follow one spark plug wire
back.

IF it goes to:
A) a cap with one spark-plug like wire coming out and going to a device, the
device is your coil.
B) If all go into one unit and there is no single spark plug-like wire, that
device is your coil-pack.

Carl


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