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#2024 of 4692 Re: 2004 AWD steering questions [jblomquist] by edh Nov 21, 2004 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: jblomquist (Nov 21, 2004 12:48 pm) I had same prob with 99 infiniti. dealer "worked on it" 3 times - still pulled. private mechanic then said the camber was off on one side and that there was no factory adjustment. For $30 he elongated a hole in the strut on the "bad" side and fixed it. dealer would not or could not do that. car was probably made a little off. Dealer futzed me around - kept saying pull was common due to road crown. BS
#2025 of 4692 Re: 2004 AWD steering questions [jblomquist] by landdriver Nov 21, 2004 (8:17 pm)
Replying to: jblomquist (Nov 21, 2004 12:48 pm) A common cause of this problem is a bad tire, but rotating the tires should fix this, which in your case it didn't. Had similar problem some time ago -- replacing all tires completely fixed the problem.   The dealer should definitely be held accountable to fix this. This time ride with the service technician and ask him to release the steering wheel to prove to him it pulls to the side. At a minimum have them rotate the tires again (if you didn't do it before, this time actually watch them to make sure they actually do indeed rotate them!).
#2026 of 4692 Re: Hesitation, which models [hlbuyer] by landdriver Nov 21, 2004 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: hlbuyer (Nov 21, 2004 10:44 am) I've experienced hesitation on my '01 V6 AWD which is not fly-by-wire; I believe the hesitation is related to delayed shifting of the transmission (as controlled by the car's computer); I agree with herzogtum71 as I don't remember any 4-cyl (which has a different transmission BTW) owners reporting hesitation.   Haven't paid too much attention to the posts as to whether FWD or AWD related, but suspect its independent of this.   But I'd do a thorough test drive of the V6 before deciding against it, putting it through all the paces you normally subject your car to under all driving conditions you typically encounter, possibly on successive visits to the dealership. Replies to this message: hmurphy (Nov 22, 2004 7:49 am) wbay (Nov 22, 2004 11:12 pm) gol (Nov 23, 2004 11:02 am)
#2028 of 4692 Re: Hesitation, which models [landdriver] by hmurphy Nov 22, 2004 (7:49 am)
Replying to: landdriver (Nov 21, 2004 8:41 pm) Yes, my V6 AWD doesn't hesitate, so if that's what you want, I wouldn't rule it out -- just do a very careful test drive. Replies to this message: wbay (Nov 22, 2004 11:12 pm) gol (Nov 23, 2004 11:02 am)
#2029 of 4692 Re: Hesitation, which models [hmurphy] by wbay Nov 22, 2004 (11:12 pm)
Replying to: hmurphy (Nov 22, 2004 7:49 am) I've been really paying attention to how much I depress the accelerator when rounding corners and in other situations where the hesitation occurs. I've noticed that the less I press, the less it hesitates. Stomp it to the floorboards, and the car will practically die everytime. Press the accelerator half way down, little hesitation occurs. Counter intuitive way to drive, but seems to work. Curious if this works for others who have the hesitation issue. Replies to this message: gol (Nov 23, 2004 11:02 am)
#2030 of 4692 Cold Engine Hesitation by gol Nov 23, 2004 (11:02 am)
Replying to: wbay (Nov 22, 2004 11:12 pm) I drive '04 V6 FWD bought in Aug. I was very frustrated with hesitation. and still I am. But I am successful in reducing it and not eliminating. Atleast in my case I observed more hesitation when the ENGINE is COLD. Everytime you start the vehicle , just let it warm for 5-7 mins (I know its very annyoying and not possible everytime) and the hesitation is reduced . Try this if it helps for you guys and post the results.
#2031 of 4692 Pardon me.... by wwest Nov 23, 2004 (1:13 pm)
But I am beginning to notice a consistency in these hesitation reports, so my I ask....?   I am hearing 2-3 seconds of hesitation after application of WOT, wide open throttle.   I am also hearing that oftentimes there is entry to a turn involved.   Is it possible that the reports of 2-3 seconds of hesitation before acceleration correlates to exiting the turn, straightening, or beginning to straighten, the stearing wheel?
#2032 of 4692 Hesitation - Sounds Serious by scoti1 Nov 24, 2004 (6:00 am)
This hesitation problem sounds serious. It is important for all having this problem to document it with the appropriate agencies. This has been mentioned by others before, but it is worth repeating. You can file a complaint at NHTSA.gov and request that they investigate the problem because it could be a serious safety problem. Also, if you are being denied a repair under warranty, you should also report it to the Federal Trade Commission (www.FTC.gov) because they look into warranty issues. The Center for Autosafety (Autosafety.org) site is also an excellent site to post your problems. Don't forget to also contact your state Attorney General's office to file a complaint. If this problem is happening frequently, then Toyota can be required to take it more seriously.

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