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Toyota Highlander Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Center Console Cupholders - Cups fall out. [garywi] by master1
Dec 03, 2006 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: garywi (Nov 30, 2006 5:58 pm)

I don't have any problems with the cup holders.
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Re: Center Console Cupholders - Cups fall out. [master1] by terry92270
Dec 03, 2006 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: master1 (Dec 03, 2006 6:17 pm)

He's talking about those huge 32+ ounce ones.
 
Top heavy cups will tend to fall out. Solution is to buy one size smaller. You'll survive. Trust me.
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Re: Whining Noise in Rear Axle [eddiee] by gencon
Dec 03, 2006 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: eddiee (May 18, 2005 11:51 am)

My 2006 v6 4wd highlander still have this problem, and dealer cannot help and adv this is normal. I need to find a good dealer.
 
In a sunny day, when road is dry, get your test drive, step your brake to slow down till full stop, listen if any "distant siren" noise comes out upon meter in the range
of 20 to 0 m range. Mine still have this annoying noise.
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Re: Heat Module Replacement [wconnors1] by eben1
Dec 04, 2006 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: wconnors1 (Dec 03, 2006 2:24 pm)

I told the dealership to hold off doing anything. We put a pc of cardboard on the top of the heat dial and I can now get some heat out. Also, talked to another mechanic and he thinks he may be able to sauder it. The problem is the switch that turns the heat dial is either stuck somehow. Replacling the entire heat module is a fix, but a costly one. I will msg back once the other mechanic has looked at it and let you know what he's able to do. Seems ridiculous to pay $900 for such a small problem. Maybe try and push down on the heat dial and maybe you'll be able to get some heat temporarily.
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Re: Heat Module Replacement [eben1] by wconnors1
Dec 04, 2006 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: eben1 (Dec 04, 2006 8:27 am)

Thanks for the info. I would appreciate hearing what your mechanic comes up with. In the meantime, I have heat. Problem is . . . too much of it. The unit is ONLY producing heat and will not allow me to reduce the temperature even when the AC is engaged.
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Re: I am sick to my stomach. New 2007 Highlander [izzo233] by herzogtum71
Dec 04, 2006 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: izzo233 (Nov 28, 2006 5:06 pm)

My brother-in-law had to have a new transmission in an '87 Corolla when it was only a couple of months old. He ended up putting over 200,000 miles on the car before getting rid of it. Didn't have an impact on the engine in any way.
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Taking 2007 In. by garywi
Dec 05, 2006 (9:13 pm)
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At 1000 miles, I am going in to service next week. 2007 Highlander Sport, V6 FWD
 
Engine Vibration transmitted through steering wheel, Most pronounced at 1800-2000 RPM, Run vehicle up to 1800-2000 rpm and feather the throttle and you will feel much vibration in wheel, floor and gas pedal
 
High RPM Cold Start, During cold start, engine idles at 1900 RPM, You get a nice jolt when putting car in gear
 
Brakes too sensitive, Feels like brakes are out of adjustment, Far too much front braking, Lot’s of play in pedal before harsh brake engagement
 
Transmission, Car is never in correct gear. Example: At 1000 RPM, 20 MPH, car is in 5th gear? Taking foot off gas does not slow down vehicle, Will maintain speed, Car surges forward as car is shifing up to 5th gear during slow city driving. Why won’t this thing stay in 4th? Feeling like getting pushed from behind. Car is still down shifting from 4th, 3rd, to 2nd to first at 3 mph as I pull in garage. Feel surges. Can you change the shifting characteristics of this transmission? Less shifting!
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Re: Taking 2007 In. [garywi] by terry92270
Dec 05, 2006 (10:47 pm)
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Replying to: garywi (Dec 05, 2006 9:13 pm)

High RPM is usual in cold starts. You should be waiting the two or three minutes needed to reach temp, and idle down, before slamming it into reverse.
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Re: Taking 2007 In. [garywi] by tomd
Dec 06, 2006 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: garywi (Dec 05, 2006 9:13 pm)

When idling, I get a 'boominess' or resonance type of sound that almost sounds like a loud exhaust but if I open the door and stick my head under the car, it sound fine. Does your's sound like this? Is this maybe just a engine vibration that is being transmitted into the cabin? Maybe the motor mounts aren't doing their job. I still don't get why if this is the same engine as the old V6 Camry and ES330, it is so loud. I can believe that the ES330 has more sound insulation on the firewall but not the Camry. I will try to get back to the dealer this weekend to start another new Highlander and see if it is the same. Is is possible that they messed with the air/fuel mixture or timing in the latest software and that is adding to the noise/vibration?
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Re: Taking 2007 In. [tomd] by garywi
Dec 06, 2006 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: tomd (Dec 06, 2006 5:30 am)

Yes, I get the loud resonance at times. All this makes me sick. I have not made the first payment yet.

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