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I purchased and 04 H/L 3.3 2WD in 11/03. I now have 21K miles on it and am quite pleased with the vehicle. All I've done is change oil, rotate tires and put gas in it since I drove it off the lot. For anyone considering a purchase, I'll throw my 2 cents in the ring. It was a toss between a Pilot and the Highlander, Honda wouldn't deal, Toyota did. Interesting tidbit about the buying experience, I used fightingchance.com and comments from here and felt I got the best deal. Also the dealer offered an extended warrenty for 100k or 6 years. While I normally would not have thought about it (toyota quality) they claim if I don't use it at the end of 6 years I get the full amount back!!! It cost about $1000. I plan on diving the H/L till the wheels fall off, but I have an added security that I can choose to use if the repair cost is substantial. As for hesitation, I sometimes notice it going around a corner and quickly get off the brake and back on the accelerator, it's a little noticiable, but not a safety issue for me. I hope Toyota comes out with a TSB with a fix in the future. Last, try as I may, I can't seem to get above 20 mpg. I do drive fast (70) on the highways, but really expected 22 to 24. I used an aftermarket hitch and have had no problems with wiring. Overall satisfaction on a 10 point scale I give it a 8.7 |
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Replying to: wwest (Jan 05, 2005 6:51 pm) Volvo is also FWD...... I peruse the HL boards because my inlaws have an 02 HL, V6, thus I always keep on the lookout for any issues that may affect them. My wife and I own the XC90 2.5T, but the tranny hesitation you speak of is largely limited to the 2.9L 6 cylinder. That tranny is a 4 speed, whereas the 2.5T is coupled with a 5 speed. The tranny shifting problems is more of a delay between 1 and 2. Those noticing the problem see a spike in rpm's during the delay. Volvo has a software fix for the problem. What I'm seeing on this board sounds more fuel delivery related than tranny related, though it's possible the tranny may be the culprit. |
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The conversation between the engine ECU and the transmission ECU is the REAL problem. The transmission ECU is "telling" the engine ECU to "ease off" the throttle until the shift is completed and the frictional clutch surfaces are fully seated. Or maybe the VSC ECU is telling the engine to ease-off the throttle to prevent loss of traction on the driven wheels as a result of too much lateral force and engine torque together. Or both.... |
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| Was the hesitation problem always there, from day 1 of purchase or did the hesitation appear after some time had past? | |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jan 06, 2005 8:15 am) Now please just ask people again (repeatedly) to take this topic there.
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Replying to: hlfan (Jan 09, 2005 11:03 pm) I have put a link to the "hesitation" topic in M&R under "Helpful Links", located to your left. |
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I recently purchased a slightly used 2004 HL V6 with manual climate control. Since I live in a polar country (Canada) and rely quite heavily on heater, I notice that in a -20C weather, the heater doesn't seem to warm the interior fast and hot enough even with the knob fully turned, the air does not seem to blow strong enough. I don't know whether this is normal for a bigger car with bigger interior room, I used to own a small Acura EL, and boy, the heater will make you sweat in minutes even in sub-zero weather! Anyone experiencing similar situation?
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Forgot to mention another annoyance with my 04 HL, when I start out in the morning, yes, it usually happens in the morning (or anytime that it has been sitting for a good while), the first few brakes will screech and be grabby (i.e. stops very abruptly). After those first few stops, everything seems to go back to normal and the squealing sound disappears. I was told that it was due to the humidity collected on the brakes, but does that mean that I have to bear with it for as long as I own this HL?!?! will it eventually disappear since the car is still fairly new (5000mi.)? any suggestion appreciated!
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Replying to: marklin (Jan 11, 2005 7:21 am) |
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Replying to: marklin (Jan 11, 2005 6:47 am) It might be worth getting it checked out, in case it's a simple fix. |
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