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Hello! Although I have enjoyed our Highlander for eight months, the delayed acceleration or hesitation has become unbearable. Search the board and you will find others who experience the same problem. I finally took it in to the dealership to see what they can do. I was surprised when they acknowledged that there is a hesitation! However, it is a design issue since other Highlanders do it. Below is what is delineated on my work order. Concern: Customer states vehicle hesitates on acceleration check and advise. Cause: Verified concern with customer Correction: Delay response verified with customer road test. Compared with STK ##### compared the same. Since there is no way to repair the vehicle, service department gives my Toyotas phone number to start the arbitration process. This took me to a meeting with the district service and parts manager from Toyota. I thought he was very nice and professional. He acknowledges that this problem exists with the Highlander and Solara. Toyota engineers are at the beginning stages of finding a way to rectify the issue. However, he did not know how far along in the process they are in finding a solution. Below is his write up on the work order from him: Concern: Customer states vehicle has hesitation or delayed acceleration while driving. Cause: 0 Correction: Had factory rep inspect – see notes Tech Notes: Test drove vehicle with customer; there is a hesitation while accelerating. Advised that Toyota is aware of complaint. Advised that dealership will complete an MDT report including their feeling. They will not acknowledge that it is a design defect or a safety issue. Therefore, any manufacture buy back will have to be ordered through arbitration. Today, I applied for arbitration. I try not to be too materialistic and dwell over things that really have no meaning to my life. However, when you pay over $30k for a vehicle and you have no recourse, it can be upsetting. Anyway, I thought I would post this to help others who may need the info. |
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Replying to: varg (Aug 10, 2004 8:37 pm) My HL is a 2004 V6 AWD with approx. 9k miles on it. The factory rep said it applies to those vehicles with “fly” or “fly wire” acceleration. I cannot recall the exact verbiage he said (I will need to know for arbitration). Test: Drive 30/40 miles an hour and imagine a large truck pulling in front of you. You slow down quickly to about 10-15 miles an hour. While slowing down you look over your shoulder to see it the lane is clear to go around the truck. You have a nice gap to accelerate into in the next lane and you “punch” the gas to shoot the gap. I will always get a very significant delay while doing it. Please note that you do not need to floor it. Another test is just imaging merging onto traffic. On several occasions I thought my vehicle would stall. I can create the delay at anytime, however, the severity of it is hard to create. I feel it is a very serious safety issue. I have seen the delay the near two second mark. Hope this helps. |
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Replying to: varg (Aug 10, 2004 8:37 pm)
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Hello experts: I bought a HL 4 Cyl. AWD last week without the towing package. I visited etrailer.com and saw the wiring set (part number 33425) that allows me to connect the wiring to the tail light (not directly to the battery) and it seems to me that there is no need to get the converter from Toyota dealer. Anyone out there have tried it? Your advice is greatly appreciated. Information from etrailer.com: Part number 33425: for wiring without tow package http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Sto- re_Code=E&Product_Code=33425&Category_Code=VWH "Fits Toyota Highlander without the tow package. * Each vehicle specific connector is pre-wired and uses original OEM connectors for water tight protection, a guaranteed fit, and a great look * No cutting or taping * 16 gauge wire * 4-Pole connector includes dust cap * Easy to follow instructions with pictures are included * Each kit includes everything needed to complete a 4-wire flat installation o Kit includes wire, fuse and connectors necessary for power supply hook-up at the battery * Powered converter with circuit protection is included in a weatherproof double-molded design o Circuit Protection guards the tow vehicle and the converter itself from trailer shorts * Max Draw: 8 Amps Can be used with 5-pole, 6-pole or 7-pole adapters. Plug-N-Tow™ Wiring Connector plugs in behind each tail light on the Highlander. For 01-03 Highlander models with the tow package use part # 18245." What do you think? |
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I already installed the VIP alarm system and installed a switch (in to the right of the alarm light) to turn off the daytime running light. I have the full shop wiring diagram showing the ECU's.I also do electrical wiring on aircraft avionics. First of all I would like to wire the fog light on my 2004 Highlander to come on with the parking lights and not just with the headlight light low beams On the running lights, I have the switch to be the ground for the parking brake. The only problem is that when I turn off the lights it basically tells the running light that the parking brake is applied and the lights won't come on. With the running lights off, every time move the car from a stop I get I chime from the warning system. I get this every time I start from a complete stop. What is another way to get around the ECUs. I image the ECUs are the same that are behind the glove compartment. |
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Has anybody installed a Navigation system on his Highlander. I actually want to do so but do not see nay space where it can be installed???? Anybody has any ideas...
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Replying to: hogan2 (Aug 16, 2004 11:01 am)
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Hi, For all those people that upgraded their sound system. How did you get the power from the front of the car to the interior of the car? I know to use a hole in the firewall, but i dunno where the hole is. Any help is appreciated, thanks! |
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I just purchased a HL '04 v6, very happy so far. I did not purchase a dealer-installed alarm for fear of the unknown but wanted to get the valued opinion of my fellow forum lurkers. I am looking for a good alarm system that has active fuel and/or ignition cut-off that also functions via the key fob on the remote door opener, I don't want to be carrying multiple fobs. Can anyone recommend a model or two of alarm for the HL?
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