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Camry Hybrid Parking Heater Issue

Hey, my 2015 Camry Hybrid's parking heater won't activate. Diagnostic shows an error. Could it be the heater core or a faulty temp sensor?

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mikasilber8

I had a similar issue with my Camry Hybrid last winter. Parking heater wouldn't start, and diagnostics showed an error. Did you check the glow plugs? That was my problem. If not the glow plugs, check the blower motor.

alexander_bauer66 (Author)

Thanks! I haven't checked the glow plugs yet. Are they hard to access, or do I need special tools? Any signs of a bad glow plug I can look for?

mikasilber8

Access can be tricky, and you might need specific tools. Honestly, after some research, I took mine to a shop. They diagnosed a bad glow plug pretty fast. Repair was 440€ including parts. I'd recommend that.

alexander_bauer66 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! I'll schedule an appointment with my mechanic. Sounds like a bad glow plug is the likely cause. Hopefully, the repair cost will be similar. Appreciate it!

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