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#1450 of 4694 dmoyer by cmuniz Jul 04, 2004 (3:13 am)
You described my experience exactly. I did the same thing you did and all was ok after that. Explanation in post 1449 makes sense, but there is no way to duplicate on call for the dealer and not sure how they would fix it. It is scary, but apparently not dangerous if you don't panic.
#1451 of 4694 by wain Jul 04, 2004 (3:52 am)
you would think the dealer could see this stuff on the discs? If its gone and the problem is gone then don't go to the dealer?
#1452 of 4694 STEERING VIBRATION while braking at 70 mph by dmoyer Jul 04, 2004 (6:49 am)
Ref: msg 149 Vibration as noted with a single hi-speed by sdanders.   Thanks for your insight. Makes sense under the conditions that I experienced. I'll remember your "Periodically, just perform a controlled burn off" next time.
#1453 of 4694 Coolant Fluid by thoon Jul 04, 2004 (10:23 am)
Is it normal to have tiny white particles floating around in the coolant fluid? Can it be replaced under warranty? My car only has 25,000 on it. Replies to this message: rugby65 (Jul 04, 2004 12:23 pm)
#1454 of 4694 Re: Coolant Fluid [thoon #1453] by rugby65 Jul 04, 2004 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: thoon (Jul 04, 2004 10:23 am) Have you added any anti freeze since you bought it? If so you may added a brand that's not compatible with whats in it.
#1455 of 4694 by thoon Jul 04, 2004 (1:29 pm)
I didn't add anything. I got an Express Lube Plus at my local dealer last month and they over filled the tank, so when I opened the reservoir to remove some of the fluid, I saw a bunch of small particles in the tank and lots of dried crusty fluid on the tank and on the cap.
#1456 of 4694 Re: check engine, vsc, tabs/rac lights on dash - problem [roadrunner70 #1378] by knobeloch Jul 04, 2004 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: roadrunner70 (Jun 14, 2004 9:26 am) My check engine and VSC light also came on after an oil change and air filter check by a non-Toyota mechanic. I went to Edmunds and figured out the problem was a discounnected vacuum hose on the rear of the air cleaner box. I had already made an apt with Toyota to fix it, but instead went back to the mechanic that caused the problem. and I asked the mechanic to reconnect the hose and clear the error lights. He reconnected the hose and hooked his code analyzer machine to my car to clear the error codes. It took all of 3 minutes and cost nothing. I am sure Toyota would have been glad to do it for their normal diagnostic fee. Another way to clear it is to reconnect the hose, then disconnect the battery for about 30 minutes.
#1457 of 4694 ABS light comes on when very cold by knobeloch Jul 04, 2004 (2:20 pm)
Has your ABS light come on when it got below zero like mine? Its a computer module problem that Toyota knows about, but hasn't made a recall on it. They fixed it for free, but took a week to order the part. If your vehicle will never be in sub zero weather, don't worry about it. If it will be, then get it fixed because you will never know when the ABS system is failing or just having a computer problem. I have a 2002 Highlander but know someone with a 2003 with exactly the same problem so apparently Toyota hasn't fixed it.
#1458 of 4694 Possible way to keep rotors from buildup by sdanders Jul 05, 2004 (6:38 pm)
I typically used OEM style pads on brakes...on my Acura they were asbestos-free organic pads (not semimetallic). One guy I know suggested using semimetallic pads to agressively keep the rotors clean. I now use Bendix OEM pads which are 20% metallic vs. most semimetallics at 50-60%. I get the benefits of organic pads (quiet, good cold and wet operation) and semimetallics (resistant to heat failure and shorter stopping distances under hard braking). You might try something like this. Replies to this message: stantonb1 (Jul 06, 2004 3:11 pm)
#1459 of 4694 Re: Possible way to keep rotors from buildup [sdanders #1458]AAlso installed Bendix Brake Pads by stantonb1 Jul 06, 2004 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: sdanders (Jul 05, 2004 6:38 pm) I was berated by Champion Toyota, Phila., PA for installing Bendix thermo-quiet premium semi-metallic asbestos free severe duty brake pads with sound insulators. All I know is that I no longer experience abnormal brake noise like I had with the Toyota pads. Using the semimetallic pads leaves my rotors clean.   Still disgusted with Toyota's response to my problem with the brakes on my Highlander and find their response that brakes are within manufactures specification as is master cylinder totally unacceptable. Am filing an incident report with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and discussing situation with an attorney.   Could really enjoy my Highlander if I had more confidence in the brake system.

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