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the germans caught it from the Japanese. Part of the Japanese culture is to die rather than confess to mistakes, "live without honor". |
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 08, 2004 3:20 pm)
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Our 01 V6 AWD Limited has been largely trouble-free except since last summer. Intermittently there is a strange noise coming from the cargo area or liftgate of the vehicle. The noise can manifest itself when the car is moving, or stopped with engine on, or stopped with engine off and key off. The noise can be described like "a liquid flowing through a tube," a "variable wooshing sound," or "video game sound effects." It is best heard by rear seat passengers. The noise can be heard for minutes at a time, even after the engine is shut off. As time passes, the noise becomes fainter and intermittent: noise . . . silence . . . noise . . . silence, and finally silence. If I open the liftgate it usually stops, either instantly or within several seconds. In general the noise will come and go, sometimes it's there for several days in a row, sometimes it is not heard for weeks. I searched the HL forums here and did not find where the issue has been previously reported. Thanks for any assistance, brgsmith |
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Replying to: coinneach (Nov 08, 2004 8:00 pm) Anyway, I think the new Tacoma looks cool, you should get that. (But please, get one with power doors, windows... I don't understand why so many people buy a Tacoma with no power options at all!!) We are in 2005, not 1985 
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Our 01 V6 AWD Limited has been largely trouble-free except since last summer. Intermittently there is a strange noise coming from the cargo area or liftgate of the vehicle. The noise can manifest itself when the car is moving, or stopped with engine on, or stopped with engine off and key off. The noise can be described like "a liquid flowing through a tube," a "variable wooshing sound," or "video game sound effects." It is best heard by rear seat passengers. The noise can be heard for minutes at a time, even after the engine is shut off. As time passes, the noise becomes fainter and intermittent: noise . . . silence . . . noise . . . silence, and finally silence. If I open the liftgate it usually stops, either instantly or within several seconds. In general the noise will come and go, sometimes it's there for several days in a row, sometimes it is not heard for weeks. I searched the HL forums here and did not find where the issue has been previously reported. Thanks for any assistance, brgsmith
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Replying to: loucapri (Nov 09, 2004 8:00 am) |
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Replying to: brgsmith (Nov 09, 2004 8:48 am) |
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I don't want to loose this thread. There are too many of us having this problem to let it go and we are getting new members everyday that might not be aware. So file a complaint if you are experiencing the hesitation problem with the '04 Highlander here; http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Click on "secure submissions" and fill out the simple form. When you get towards the end of filling out the form, you'll be asked the component. Click/highlight "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION." Some have posted under "VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL" so file where you want. Thanks |
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Does anyone know if the 02 or 03 3.0L V6 Highlanders have the hesitation problem that some people are experiencing? Thanks
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I've read with great interest the postings on this issue. I had a 2001 Highlander, with no problems, and now drive a 2004 with no sign of the problem. While I'm convinced it's a significant problem in some situations/with some cars, I'm wondering if there isn't some point to the explanation that drivers need to adapt to the new acceleration technology. To me, it may be the equivalent of the change to anti-lock brakes. Those of us of a certain age grew up slamming the brakes. With the new brakes, this action disarms the anti-lock system. We've adjusted to pumping instead. I also think the break-in period is significant. The owner's manual warns against full-throttle acceleration during the break-in. I wonder if this is part of "training" the software. Just a few thoughts. I really love the Highlander and hope the problem can be resolved for all that experience it.
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