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#1478 of 4691 Re: follow-up questions for wain [herzogtum71] by wain Jul 17, 2004 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jul 17, 2004 10:37 am) 04 - yes japan - yes the plastic cover on mine will snap off.   when it is off the wiper arm will tilt out all the way and lock at 45 degrees. the cover has two tabs that hold it in place. It also has a locator "pin" that goes down beside the wiper arm, that causes the interference and keeps the arm from coming out more.   Sounds like a design screw up to me. I am tempted to cut the tab off.
#1479 of 4691 Plastic cover.... by wwest Jul 17, 2004 (10:35 pm)
maybe to keep dirt and grime out and reduce the wear rate?? Replies to this message: wain (Jul 18, 2004 3:56 am)
#1480 of 4691 Re: Plastic cover.... [wwest] by wain Jul 18, 2004 (3:56 am)
Replying to: wwest (Jul 17, 2004 10:35 pm) for looks - covers up the nut that holds the wiper on
#1481 of 4691 plastic cover by herzogtum71 Jul 18, 2004 (12:12 pm)
Thanks, wain. I'm tempted to snap off the pin, too.   Would the design with pin possibly add strength to the wiper arm and help keep it from sagging under the weight of ice and snow? I wouldn't think so, but it's the only thing I can think of to explain the design if it isn't a design screw up.
#1482 of 4691 Humming sound by flboater Jul 20, 2004 (4:36 pm)
My '03 Toyoya Highlander Limited V6 Automatic makes a humming sound in the engine compartment when the key is placed in the ignition but not turned on. Car has been at the dealer three times for a toal of 15 days. The dealer, on the advice of Toyota techs, replaced the ECM computer, then a solenoid in the transmission. After all this we were told "this is normal" !! I have listened to several other like vehicles and here no sound. Has anyone out there experienced this?
#1483 of 4691 by thoon Jul 20, 2004 (5:04 pm)
My car makes the same humming sound. Never had it checked out though. Replies to this message: flboater (Jul 21, 2004 6:32 pm)
#1484 of 4691 poor mpg by mpg Jul 21, 2004 (11:28 am)
My new 04, V6, 4WD, highlander is getting about 12 mpg and has a severe hesitation when accelerating from very slow speed. A dealer said this was normal. I disagree. What do you suggest? Matt Replies to this message: wain (Jul 21, 2004 3:46 pm)
#1485 of 4691 Re: poor mpg [mpg] by wain Jul 21, 2004 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: mpg (Jul 21, 2004 11:28 am) do you live in san francisco?   Mine in mixed driving gets 19.5 - 20.5 26 at steady 65 with air on
#1486 of 4691 Re: [thoon] by flboater Jul 21, 2004 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: thoon (Jul 20, 2004 5:04 pm) Thanks for the reply about the hum in the car. It may be normal, who knows? You would think that Toyota engineers would know if it is or isn't before they replaced all these parts. We were finally told that it's a small pump that circulates oil through the transmission so it won't start dry. I've talked to many mechanics and they have never heard of such a thing. It doesn't seem to affect the operation of the car.
#1487 of 4691 Off-road performance by dv8er Jul 21, 2004 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: landdriver (Jul 17, 2004 9:45 am) I have one last question and I need some very honest opinions from those of you who drive your Highlanders on more than just blacktop and concrete.   I'm curious to the true off-road capabilities of the Highlander. Granted, I do not expect this to be a rock-hopping Jeep Wrangler or Hummer H2 (If I needed that type of vehicle, I'd buy one), but I'm interested in it's ability to navigate on non-paved surfaces and muddy/gravel/remote roads and trails that are moderately-to-lightly demanding.

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