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#3883 of 4699 Re: Engine Noise [beeks5] by wwest Jan 16, 2007 (9:40 am)
Replying to: beeks5 (Jan 15, 2007 4:42 pm) Typical description of gearbox or diff'l problem, most likely diff'l.
#3884 of 4699 brake pedal by garywi Jan 16, 2007 (9:51 am)
">Anyone have a problem with the distance between the gas pedal and brake pedal? I measured and it's over 4 inches. My Corolla it's 2.5 inches. I am having some custom alum. pedal covers made to bring the brake pedal over to the right.
#3885 of 4699 Calling garywi by tomd Jan 17, 2007 (6:00 am)
garywi,   Did you ever find the cause of the driveline vibration that you were getting between 1800 and 2000 RPM? I am also getting it but I have no confidence that if I tell the dealer that they will even acknowledge it. Replies to this message: garywi (Jan 17, 2007 6:42 am) tomd (Jan 17, 2007 6:51 am) ajdezso (Jan 28, 2007 3:45 pm) matthew (Jan 28, 2007 5:06 pm) tomd (Jan 29, 2007 6:41 am) garywi (Jan 29, 2007 7:23 am) and 1 more... brentarino (Jan 29, 2007 7:33 pm) and 1 more... ggurr54 (Jan 30, 2007 5:27 pm) garywi (Jan 30, 2007 6:05 pm) and 8 more... brentarino (Jan 30, 2007 6:57 pm)
#3886 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [tomd] by garywi Jan 17, 2007 (6:42 am)
Replying to: tomd (Jan 17, 2007 6:00 am) Hi Tom,   I had an appt with a Toyota field rep for next week, but I have to travel unexpectedly for business. My appt will be early Feb.   I would say keep getting the word out on the problem. There is no reason a $31K Toyota should vibrate through the steering wheel. Not only is it bothersome as these vehicals are of the "highest" quality, but vibration kills or slowly breaks down electrical components. My entire steering column vibrates. What will that do long term to all the components in that steering column?   Gary Replies to this message: tomd (Jan 17, 2007 6:51 am) ajdezso (Jan 28, 2007 3:45 pm) matthew (Jan 28, 2007 5:06 pm) tomd (Jan 29, 2007 6:41 am) garywi (Jan 29, 2007 7:23 am) ajdezso (Jan 29, 2007 2:37 pm) brentarino (Jan 29, 2007 7:33 pm) ajdezso (Jan 30, 2007 6:38 pm) ggurr54 (Jan 30, 2007 5:27 pm) garywi (Jan 30, 2007 6:05 pm) tomd (Jan 31, 2007 6:58 am) and 6 more... brentarino (Jan 30, 2007 6:57 pm)
#3887 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [garywi] by tomd Jan 17, 2007 (6:51 am)
Replying to: garywi (Jan 17, 2007 6:42 am) It's frustrating because I basically like the vehicle a lot. I'm impressed with the overall build quality and I like the way it handles and I am very impressed with the pep of the engine. It's just too bad that there is an element of refinement that is missing from the drivetrain that is present in the Camry and ES330. It's almost like they deliberately tuned the engine and exhaust to feel and sound more like a truck. Maybe the redesign due out this spring will address these issues.   BTW, I don't know if I asked you this before but is your's slow to warm up as indicated by the temp guage?
#3888 of 4699 Re: Steering wheel clunking [matthew] by matthew Jan 17, 2007 (11:53 am)
Replying to: matthew (Jan 12, 2007 5:07 am) I was just told by the dealer that the part is now on back-order. Gee, I wonder if it is on back-order because so many replacement are going on!
#3889 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [garywi] by ajdezso Jan 28, 2007 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: garywi (Jan 17, 2007 6:42 am) Hi,   I was reading your issue with your 07 Highlander. I have the exact same problem with mine. It is awful - I have a 2002 highlander and it drives better than my 07. I have taken it into Toyota 4 times now, they replaced the exhaust system (which did not stop the vibration) and only 1 out of 5 mechanics said they could feel the vibration. I am going up the ranks until this gets resolved. As you said a vehicle that costs this much should not vibrate at all. Mine is at the 2000 RPM mark also. I have a District Service Representative that is supposed to call me by Monday or Tuesday. Have you had any luck on yours - if so please tell me what you have found out so I can get mine fixed. I told Toyota I don't even want the vehicle. That's how bothersome it is. Thanks for any feedback you can give. Replies to this message: matthew (Jan 28, 2007 5:06 pm) tomd (Jan 29, 2007 6:41 am) garywi (Jan 29, 2007 7:23 am) ajdezso (Jan 29, 2007 2:37 pm) brentarino (Jan 29, 2007 7:33 pm) ajdezso (Jan 30, 2007 6:38 pm)
#3890 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [ajdezso] by matthew Jan 28, 2007 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: ajdezso (Jan 28, 2007 3:45 pm) I am not sure we had the same problem. We did not have a vibration, it was an erratic dull klunk sound coming from the steering column. Toyota ended up replacing steering shaft ass'y. The noise seems to have disappeared.
#3891 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [ajdezso] by tomd Jan 29, 2007 (6:41 am)
Replying to: ajdezso (Jan 28, 2007 3:45 pm) My 07 V6 does the same thing. The interesting thing is that it is not consistent. Sometimes it is bad and other times it is barely noticable. However, the other day I was in highway traffic where I was holding a steady 55 to 60 and on small grades, I was really bad. This speed corresponds to about 2000 RPM. I am wondering if there is a problem with either a sensor of fuel injectors. The engine in general seems to sound different every time I drive it. Sometimes it sounds quite refined similar to my '99 ES300 and other times it sounds pretty loud and crude with a rough, boomy exhaust sound when idling. It is especially crude and loud when the engine is cold and it is dismally slow to warm up. My wife's V6 3.0L Mazda Tribute warms up twice as fast. I'm sorry I didn't at least drive the RX350 to see if it is quieter. It's a shame that Toyota seems to have dropped the ball here because basically I love the car. It it just the rights size for me, not too big. It is very comfortable and has really good power, very responsive.
#3892 of 4699 Re: Calling garywi [ajdezso] by garywi Jan 29, 2007 (7:23 am)
Replying to: ajdezso (Jan 28, 2007 3:45 pm) I go back to the dealer on 2/15 for a list of issues including vibration in the steering column. I have an appt with the field service rep. I am sick to my stomach over this 07. I wish someone would come in the night and take it from my driveway. Most of my list relates to this aweful transmission. I have added one more thing that just started. When I pull up into the driveway, and put the trans in park, it "thuds" out of gear. Keep in touch with how yours goes. Gary Replies to this message: ajdezso (Jan 29, 2007 2:37 pm)

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