Good morning people, my wife bought a 2003 toyota camry SE with 2.4 engine. The car takes long to start and when starts it do a buzzing noise when idling and driving. I notice the noise comes from the front part of engine. What could be?
What could be?
It could be hundreds of things. You need to narrow it down more.
Sounds a lot like a failing fuel pump.
@imperator i tried to pinpoint the noise and looks like it comes from the area where the exhaust manifold, alternator and starter is
check for exhaust leaks
Didn't these issues show up during the pre-purchase inspection? What is the mileage? (You're starting out with a 23-year-old car. How much longer do you realistically expect it to last?)
These issues can be caused by a lot of things. Check the usual suspects that can cause hard starting. (Fuel pressure, spark plugs, filters, etc.) Perform a diagnostic scan for codes and live data.
You can use a mechanic's stethoscope to help find the source of the noise. There's a good chance it's a belt-driven pulley or accessory, so check those. If possible record a video demonstrating the noise and upload to youtube, posting the link here.
