1986 Toyota Camry service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications, torque values, and reference data
- Electrical diagnostics with full wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
- Diagnostic trouble codes and troubleshooting flow
- Maintenance schedules and fluid capacities
Trims covered
- DX, A140E
- DX, A240L
- DX, Automatic
- DX, Standard
- LE, 4D Hatchback
- LE, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- LE, 4D Sedan, Standard
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Maintenance & Lubrication
- Specifications
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Wiring Diagrams
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
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Replacement vin plates.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
DRIVER GOT INTO VEHICLE, HAD FOOT ON BRAKES, SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, STARTED BACKING UP VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF WITHOUT WARNING, WENT ACROSS STREET, JUMPED CURB. *AK
THROTTLE PEDAL BROKE WHICH CAUSED IT TO STICK, VEHICLE IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, HITTING A WALL, SPEED 30 *AK. *AK
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED AND THE BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. TT
WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1986 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. WE HAD AN ISSUE WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION BACK IN 1986 AND BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE ORIGINAL TOYOTA DEALER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO F
RAPID RUBBER DETERIORATION ON KUHMO PASSENGER CAR TIRE. *TR
Showing the 5 most serious of 35 complaints filed with NHTSA.
