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#1972 of 4694 Hesitation Issue by secondrig Nov 11, 2004 (4:26 am)
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. Replies to this message: thock33 (Nov 11, 2004 4:44 am) tommyg12 (Nov 11, 2004 12:53 pm) wbay (Nov 15, 2004 1:19 pm) desertguy (Nov 15, 2004 2:18 pm) and 5 more...
#1973 of 4694 Re: ABS Brakes #1972 by thock33 Nov 11, 2004 (4:44 am)
Replying to: secondrig (Nov 11, 2004 4:26 am) You have it backwards. The non ABS brakes had to be pumped on slippery surfaces to keep the wheels from locking and causing a skid. The ABS does this "Pumping" very fast and keeps the wheels turning just enough to prevent the lock-up, so the driver has a better chance of maintaining steering control. The proper way to brake with ABS is to push hard and steady, and DO NOT PUMP.
#1974 of 4694 Oil Filter location and Brakes by bdyment Nov 11, 2004 (7:19 am)
Post 1973 has it right. Do not pump ABS brakes.   The dealer spilled some oil from the last oil and filter change, on my 2004 V6. It ended up in a groove in the shield under the front bumper and dripped on the garage floor. While I was cleaning this up from the shield I tried to find the filter. OK, I give up. Where did Toyota hide the oil filter on the 3.3 V6? Replies to this message: desertguy (Nov 11, 2004 7:33 am) secondrig (Nov 11, 2004 7:34 am)
#1975 of 4694 Re: Oil Filter location and Brakes [bdyment] by desertguy Nov 11, 2004 (7:33 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Nov 11, 2004 7:19 am) Yes, where is that oil filter. I looked under the HL once with a flashlight but did not see it. I'll bet it is a bitch to replace and I usually do my own oil changes.('04 3.3 V6)
#1976 of 4694 Re: Oil Filter location and Brakes [bdyment] by secondrig Nov 11, 2004 (7:34 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Nov 11, 2004 7:19 am) Yes, of course. Thanks for clarifying my early morning, pre coffee error. The concept, I think, remains, however, that as technologies change, so must our driving habits--and even instincts.
#1977 of 4694 Oil filter... by wwest Nov 11, 2004 (8:41 am)
Is very well hidden under the exhaust manifold in the front facing side of the V6. Replies to this message: bdyment (Nov 11, 2004 10:47 am) bobgordon (Nov 11, 2004 4:32 pm)
#1978 of 4694 Re: Oil filter... [wwest] by bdyment Nov 11, 2004 (10:47 am)
Replying to: wwest (Nov 11, 2004 8:41 am) Thanks! Just found it. What an impossible thing to get at. Replies to this message: bobgordon (Nov 11, 2004 4:32 pm)
#1979 of 4694 Re: Hesitation Issue [secondrig] by tommyg12 Nov 11, 2004 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: secondrig (Nov 11, 2004 4:26 am) I too have read the hesitation postings with great interest. I currently own a '01 Highlander also. After 38k miles, I just had my first problem: leaking rear main seal. I dropped it off for repair on Monday night, and was pleasantly surprised to find that my loaner is an '04 HL-v6 with 11k miles. I've put about 300 miles on it since, trying to produce the hesitation. I cannot. Can someone shed some light on how one might duplicate the problem? Acceleration so far is impressive. Replies to this message: wbay (Nov 15, 2004 1:19 pm) desertguy (Nov 15, 2004 2:18 pm) wbay (Nov 15, 2004 5:46 pm) and 4 more...
#1980 of 4694 05 V6 Hesitation by jcor Nov 11, 2004 (1:40 pm)
Found this site after seaching the web on this issue. My 05 V6 2WD Highlander has 1-2sec hesitation when coasting at 10-20mph then accelerating. It's so un-nerving that my teen will not drive it because of the hesitation. It's certainly annoying and possibly dangerous particularly at intersections and turns with oncoming traffic. I plan to bring it up as a major issue at my upcoming 1000mi service, but want to be prepared for the service mgr. After reading all the posts on this, I'm still confused. Is there really a "fix" that Lexus has for the 05 Rx330 that would work on the Highlander, or is this just speculation. Does Toyota or Lexus acknowledge this problem even exists? Has anyone had this problem sucessfully fixed by a Toyota dealer? If so, what was done? Thanks. Replies to this message: leighanne4 (Nov 18, 2004 8:38 pm) hmurphy (Nov 19, 2004 8:14 am)
#1981 of 4694 Re: Hesitation [suvtime] by junepug Nov 11, 2004 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: suvtime (Nov 11, 2004 2:47 am) My 03 V6 FWD does not have the hesitation problem. In fact, my 03 Highlander, with 25,000 miles, has absolutely no problems.

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