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5279 messages, Last post on Aug 22, 2006 at 1:43 PM
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| I have a '04 Solara Sle Conv. with a v6 and 5 speed Auto. There is a good 2 sec. lag from the time you press down on the gas pedal, and when the car finally figures out that you want to go faster. Since the car has both the auto and the manual shift mode, if you slide the lever over to manual mode, it will automatically downshift into 4th gear. I do this any time I want to pass or enter the highway. It appears that Toyota, in an effort to increase mileage ratings, forces the transmission to upshift into 5th gear at very so speeds, thereby creating this lag. Top gear is in overdrive with a ration of about .61 to 1. Since this is so high, that is what causes the lag. Back in the spring of '92, I had a similar problem with a New Toyota Camry XLE with the V6 and 4 speed Auto with overdrive. I would have to press the overdrive button to kick it out of top gear, and got all the performance I wanted. If you want performance in town, keep it on the manual side in 4th gear all the time. | |
After several attempts to correct the noise eminating from the steering in my 2004 Camry, the problem has finally been resolved. The dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. This component connects the steering column to the steering box. He explained that the "U" joint failed and further that this is not uncommon. My car now steers and drives normally without clunking when turning the wheel.
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Replying to: joescar (Dec 18, 2004 2:44 pm) I've read a number of complaints on these boards about clicks and rattles in the steering column of current Camrys so it seems likely that Toyota has a design issue with that particular part. Or did your dealer indicate that this is a common problem in a variety of cars he sees?
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Replying to: ktnr (Dec 18, 2004 6:19 pm)
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Replying to: cornellpinoy (Dec 18, 2004 6:28 pm) Thanks for sharing that. |
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Replying to: 2001ody (Feb 12, 2002 12:39 pm) RAy |
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I'm thinking of buying a new Camry LE next week and I'd like to know what the minimum service requirements are during the 3 year/36,000 warranty period to keep the warranty in effect. Do they all need to be performed by a Toyota dealer, and what are the typical costs? I assume regular oil changes, but what else? I haven't bought a new car in years and I get oil changes and fluid levels checked/ topped off every 3,000 miles at the cost of about $30. Thanks for the help!
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Having a problem with noise in '04 Solara moonroof. When it opens in the tilt or the full open position the roof shutters and rubs as the glass rises up out of the locking position. This is especially evident in the summer during the heat. Toyota has had a service bulletin pertaining to this that dates back to July '04, but there is still no answer here. I know that this is exclusive to certain VIN's and was wondering if any of you fine folks have experienced similar episodes or have heard of this? I am surprised that it took almost 9 months (it took them many months to have enough complaints to generate the service bulletin) to get this far and still Toyota hasn't figured out a fix. I am also wondering if other Solara's won't experience the same dilemma over the next few years. B
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Replying to: joescar (Dec 15, 2004 4:26 pm) |
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