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#3860 of 3934 Re: Convertible Top Care - What products do you use? [njexpress] by nowlen Jan 25, 2008 (10:50 am)
Replying to: njexpress (Dec 08, 2007 2:17 pm) I did a lot of research and as soon as I could, I picked up some 303 High Tech Fabric Guard and treated my top. Water literally runs off the top and this stuff is supposed to last for years and has extra UV protectant. I've only had my Solara for 9 months, but it's still beading off just like a newly waxed painted surface. I also decided to spray the floormats, and laid them on some cardboard when I sprayed them. When it dried, you could not see a trace of it on the the cardboard, but when I accidentally sprayed some water on the cardboard, it beaded up and was dry where the overspray landed. I could easily see outlines where the mats were! I was so impressed, I ended up buying a case and treating the interior and a number of other exposed fabric items I own. It's not cheap, but if you by a case of 8 quart bottles at autogeek.net your cost per bottle will be about half of what others charge. It's a lot cheaper than replacing a Solara ragtop.
#3861 of 3934 Re: Convertible Top Care - What products do you use? [thebug] by nowlen Jan 25, 2008 (11:53 am)
Replying to: thebug (Dec 12, 2007 6:46 pm) Replying to: njexpress (Dec 08, 2007 2:17 pm)   I did a lot of research and as soon as I could, I picked up some 303 High Tech Fabric Guard and treated my top. Water literally runs off the top and this stuff is supposed to last for years and has extra UV protectant. I've only had my Solara for 9 months, but it's still beading off just like a newly waxed painted surface. I also decided to spray the floormats, and laid them on some cardboard when I sprayed them. When it dried, you could not see a trace of it on the the cardboard, but when I accidentally sprayed some water on the cardboard, it beaded up and was dry where the overspray landed. I could easily see outlines where the mats were! I was so impressed, I ended up buying a case and treating the interior and a number of other exposed fabric items I own. It's not cheap, but if you by a case of 8 quart bottles at autogeek.net your cost per bottle will be about half of what others charge. It's a lot cheaper than replacing a Solara ragtop.
#3862 of 3934 Re: further left pull developments [royaloakranger #3134] [riverman #3318] [godfather5254 #3329] [riverman] by magpie11 Jan 25, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: riverman (Apr 21, 2004 5:04 pm) You might want to consider contacting the Attorney General in CA. I spoke to them and they suggested going through their mediation first. You should give them a call and see what advice they can give you.   Then if they are unable to get you restitution, then you can go through arbitration.
#3863 of 3934 Looking for parts for my 08... by innapropriatus Feb 05, 2008 (11:17 pm)
I have seen a number of 05-07 convertibles online with billet grilles and I am looking for one for my 08...anyone have a SOLID lead on where to look? I have tried all the obvious places, but so far no real luck. I know that Lund Industries has a really sharp looking set (upper and lower) for the 07, distributed by Trenz, but they tell me that they do not have the 08 yet.
#3864 of 3934 Flex Pipe question to 1st generation owners by tresmith Feb 25, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Hello Everyone,   I have a 99 solara and I have to replace my flex pipe. I found a good/cheap replacement on a site. However they have various sizes...lengths and diameter.   Has anyone replaced there flex pipe? If so, what size did you use? By the way, I am only having the flex portion replaced not the whole exhaust. Here's the page where I found the part: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-VehicleBrowse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product- .CATENTRY_ID:2012408/p-2012408/N-111+1996+200728441+600001731/c-10101   Any info will be greatly appreciated.   Thanks.
#3865 of 3934 Re: Help with electrical problem [eddog] by kimmie313 Mar 12, 2008 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: eddog (Sep 12, 2004 10:54 am) Hey Eddog, I was just wondering what the problem ended up being with the electrical problem. I am having the same exact thing happen and replaced battery and alternator and my mechanic still can't figure out what is wrong with it. Was wondering if you ever got this issue fixed. thanks Replies to this message: zaken1 (Mar 14, 2008 12:51 pm) kimmie313 (Mar 17, 2008 9:39 am)
#3866 of 3934 Re: Help with electrical problem [kimmie313] by zaken1 Mar 14, 2008 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: kimmie313 (Mar 12, 2008 3:48 pm) I'm not the guy whose message from 3 1/2 years ago you replied to, but I've encountered very similar problems on other Toyota models. In those cases, it repeatedly turned out that the cure for this situation is; after putting the key in the ignition switch, turn it to the position where the dashboard warning lights come on, and WAIT there for about 5 seconds before turning the key to the "start" position.   My understanding of why this works is that some of the circuits which the key activates take a little longer than others to get going; and if you turn the key to the "start" position too rapidly, those particular circuits will not be functioning when the engine starts, which prevents certain components from operating.   Another electrical issue I have found in Japanese cars is that the wiring harness and fuse box design sometimes has insufficient capacity to carry the combined starting current of multiple accessories. If several accessories (heater fan, defroster, rear window wiper, air conditioning, radio, etc) are all turned on before starting the engine, it can cause problems similar to what you experienced. So I advise my customers to make sure that such accessories are turned off before starting the engine. That takes a little extra effort and attention, but it has eliminated electrical problems which nobody else was able to fix. Replies to this message: kimmie313 (Mar 17, 2008 9:39 am)
#3867 of 3934 Re: Help with electrical problem [zaken1] by kimmie313 Mar 17, 2008 (9:39 am)
Replying to: zaken1 (Mar 14, 2008 12:51 pm) Thanks. I am certainly going to try that and make suer I shut things off all accessories. Thanks for all the info I was really starting to give up on this car.
#3869 of 3934 Air bag sensor light(icon) by roofie1024 Apr 24, 2008 (1:23 pm)
I have a 1999 Solara SLEV6, bought it new. About six months ago I put a new battery in and shortly after that the air bag sensor started flashing. I took it to the dealer and had it checked out and they thought it was due to the new battery.They said if it happened again I would need new air bag sensor assy.#89170-06101 parts and labor $520.00. Shortly after that, light came on again and then a few weeks later went off. Was off for several months but is now on and blinking for about a month. Any suggestions? I am going to an independant mechanic tomorrow as I want to sell car and get a 2008 SLE. Replies to this message: 99solara (Apr 24, 2008 2:46 pm) philnext (May 01, 2008 10:33 am) gee5 (Apr 27, 2008 6:50 pm) 99solara (Apr 28, 2008 3:34 am) gee5 (Apr 28, 2008 5:07 am) and 2 more...

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