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#1930 of 4699 by typesix Oct 29, 2004 (11:47 am)
Those built-in battery condition indicators only state the condition for one of the battery cells, not all of them. Replies to this message: dominor5 (Nov 01, 2004 4:28 pm)
#1931 of 4699 Re: [typesix] by dominor5 Nov 01, 2004 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: typesix (Oct 29, 2004 11:47 am) That's exactly what the mechanic told me, adding that one of the unmonitored cells probably went bad. I didn't realize until the replacement the effect a fresh battery has on acceleration and gear shifting--significantly smoother. It really is all these cpu/sensor-dependent stuff. He also said he never relied on the indicator light, a check every 2 years or so is what he recommended. I swear the hesitation issue hasn't happened since: I speed up, slow down, gun the pedal--nothing, the car just downshifts and accelerates smoothly.
#1932 of 4699 New Battery by eddiee Nov 02, 2004 (1:24 pm)
This sounds more like that when the battery got changed the on-board computer got reset to the defaults. It may 'learn' the problem behavior again. Replies to this message: hmurphy (Nov 02, 2004 1:44 pm) dominor5 (Nov 02, 2004 2:31 pm) wbay (Nov 04, 2004 4:52 pm)
#1933 of 4699 Re: New Battery [eddiee] by hmurphy Nov 02, 2004 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: eddiee (Nov 02, 2004 1:24 pm) Well, maybe those with hesitation problems should try disconnecting and reconnecting their batteries, if that worked in this case. Replies to this message: dominor5 (Nov 02, 2004 2:31 pm) wbay (Nov 04, 2004 4:52 pm)
#1934 of 4699 Re: New Battery [hmurphy] by dominor5 Nov 02, 2004 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 02, 2004 1:44 pm) . . . or have your current ones tested. In this case, the blue indicator light was proven useless when the analyzer results came out. Who really knows the actual condition these factory batteries are in? I remember the dealer had to jumpstart one of the Highlanders I test drove before I purchased. Replies to this message: wbay (Nov 04, 2004 4:52 pm)
#1935 of 4699 Test Drove an 05 Highlander & 05 Rx 330 by audionut1 Nov 02, 2004 (9:02 pm)
The highlander had the trans/engine hesitation issue...slowing down to a near stop and then after applying the gas, 1-2 sec hesitation, then the trans shifted abruptly. I was able to replicate this behavior time and time again. However, the Rx trans/engine was always smooth. We have a 2002 Highlander and it's been great...very quiet, very comfortable seats, smooth engine and trans. My brother in law is a master tech for Lexus...the 05 Rx has new software which fixs this hesitation problem. Interesting that Toyota has not applied this patch to the highlander.   The highlander is a great value, but we are going with the Rx....active hids, nav with voice command, bluetooth, rear view cam, mark levinson stereo, memory for seats, mirrors, steering wheel for tilt and reach, 10 way driver& 8 way passenger power seats, power remote rear hatch, cool 18 rims, lexus glove soft leather, high grade wood trim,... are these worth the extra 10K when compared to a loaded highlander limited? probably not...but it is to us.
#1936 of 4699 contact toyota by shaweet Nov 02, 2004 (11:11 pm)
Can someone please provide an email address to complain or how I can look it up if email address is not allowed to post on this board. Replies to this message: KarenS (Nov 03, 2004 7:00 am)
#1937 of 4699 bug shield rubbing off paint by cirineo Nov 02, 2004 (11:32 pm)
Took off the dealer installed toyota bugshield and noticed it has been rubbing the paint on the hood and grill. Dealer is playing dumb. Anyone else notice this? 2004 limited model with 5K miles.
#1938 of 4699 battery by edh Nov 03, 2004 (5:23 am)
why does the 04 batter which is matn free have the "caps" moulded in the top of the battery so it looks like a non mtn free battery? whats that about?
#1939 of 4699 Re: contact toyota [shaweet] by KarenS HOST Nov 03, 2004 (7:00 am)
Replying to: shaweet (Nov 02, 2004 11:11 pm) I couldn't find an email address, but there is an 800 number you can call. Go to this page and click on "Contacting Toyota".   http://www.toyota.com/html/owners/

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