My 1990 camry will not start it was going OK till yesterday when I started it first up in morning, then I backed out of drive and it just died on me and would not start, towed it to mechanic who told me might be distibitor he is still looking at it, could you please advise me if this could be the problem as I am not sure.

It could be an electrical issue with your ignition system.
Or the timing belt may have failed.
When you attempt starting the car, does the engine sound differently than before? Perhaps spinning faster than it used to?

A quick search here and you'll find Toyota and Honda's have many issues with ignition parts going bad.
Most likely what your man said. However, could be like the capt said, a timing belt that was on it's last tooth. (yes, they have teeth)

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Originally Posted by CaptainRich

It could be an electrical issue with your ignition system.
Or the timing belt may have failed.
When you attempt starting the car, does the engine sound differently than before? Perhaps spinning faster than it used to?

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Thank You, Captain Rich,
The engine does sound different than before, I will tell the mechanic and he can have a look.

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Originally Posted by CaptainRich

It could be an electrical issue with your ignition system.
Or the timing belt may have failed.
When you attempt starting the car, does the engine sound differently than before? Perhaps spinning faster than it used to?

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Rating 10/10 Thank you.

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Originally Posted by kitch428

A quick search here and you'll find Toyota and Honda's have many issues with ignition parts going bad.
Most likely what your man said. However, could be like the capt said, a timing belt that was on it's last tooth. (yes, they have teeth)

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Rating 10/10, Thank you for your help.

1990 Toyota Camry 165.ookm. Yesterday took car in to garage because Toyota had when I drove *battery lite, Brake lite and Lite lite flashing on and off. I over night put my car on charger and next day it started? Garage told me it's my battery. The checked everything else according to garage. Alternator is fine which 3 month back same garage replaced in my car. After me telling them that I just purchased the battary 6 month back I was told *go and ask to have the battery exchanged*. (Meanitime I was sold a right boot, front end.) Anyhow, took my car to battery place and was exchanged.
On my way home with brand new battery the battery , brake and LITE lite again came on and off. Stepped on brake light went away started driving lite came back on. Today new day was going to car car is dead. No cranking at all. No lites. DEAD as can be.
Right now frustrated put back charger but my question is.. I checked all fuses and rely's WHAT else could it be. I am Not a mechanic just little common sense. Please advise.

Your aftermarket altenator is no good. Recommend get a toyota part and your problems will be history.