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Re: 2004 Highlander sunroof [tix]
by noel3
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Aug 29, 2007 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: tix (Aug 29, 2007 6:28 am)
2004 4 runner has same problem - toyota (local and national) "claims" that they have no service bulletins, notices, or anything on these - but i know they have had major problems. WHere can i get copies of their documentation of problems - i have 45K miles and want to prove the issue is chronic with their sunroof assembly
thank - mnkraus optonline.net
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- #4112 of 4694
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Re: broken sunroof! [tix]
by denniskirk1
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Aug 29, 2007 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: tix (Jul 18, 2006 10:25 am)
The gear off the sunroof is plastic and the cables are plastic. When the two gears mesh the cable moves and the sunroof opens. If the cable binds or strips the gear on the motor also strips. To repair the sunroof it takes anywere from 6 to 8 hours of labor depending on what needs to be done plus a full interior clean afterwards and the parts 2 cables,1 motor,and tracks. Seems like the price is ok to me. I would also note that the fact thay offered a bill split means the service manager toyota to get that approved so the dealer is working for you. Anyway it still sucks being so close to warranty good luck getting toyota to pay. I personaly think thay should covor it.
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Re: 2004 Highlander sunroof [noel3]
by denniskirk1
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Aug 29, 2007 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: noel3 (Aug 29, 2007 7:54 am)
The 4 runner dose have big time sunroof issues but that are totaly unrelated to the highlander. In my personal experience I see 12 4 runner problems to 1 highlander sunroof problem.
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Re: broken sunroof! [denniskirk1]
by tix
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Aug 30, 2007 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: denniskirk1 (Aug 29, 2007 2:16 pm)
I do understand that it is a major hassle to fix the sunroof and that is why no one is willing to fix it for a reasonable price. It doesn't make sense to me that a sunroof, which you do not use all that often (at least I didn't) should break, just like that. I could understand the brakes, or door locks etc....but the sunroof!!! And, the fact that the "list price" option of having a sunroof is only $700, and they want to charge double to fix it does not make sense to me. It is sounding to me like more and more people are having issues with the sunroof and hopefully Toyota will rethink their position on warranty and repair. I too am interested in knowing where I can find the information about the number of complaints they have received concerning sunroofs----anyone know???
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Re: broken sunroof! 4 runner
by noel3
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Aug 30, 2007 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: tix (Aug 30, 2007 5:15 am)
i was able to get 04 4 runner sunroof closed, with the exception of the left rear corner sags just a bit. QUESTIONS: 1 - DOES THE 4 RUNNER HAVE A RAIN RUNOFF CHANNEL UNDER THE SUNROOF THAT WILL DRAIN SMALL AMOUNTS OF EXCESS WATER 2 - IS THERE A WAY TO TEMPORARILY GET THE SAGGING CORNER TO STAY UP? 3 - ANYBODY HAVE ACCESS TO THE TSB'S ON THIS ISSUE? THANKS A BUNCH
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- #4116 of 4694
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temperature control knob
by abbie4
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Sep 02, 2007 (10:33 am)
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I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander,V6, 230,000 miles. I have had no problems except that the temperature contol knob has stopped working. I have either hot or cold and nothing in themiddle! Does anyone know how much it should cost (approx.) to repair the problem. I am told it is the whole panel that needs replacing. Thank you for your help.
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- #4117 of 4694
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Re: temperature control knob [abbie4]
by desertguy
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Sep 02, 2007 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: abbie4 (Sep 02, 2007 10:33 am)
Assuming your knob itself is working, it is probably the air blend door that is sticking so that it will not modulate the air. I wouldn't think this would be a big fix but nowadays almost anything is costly.
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230k :)
by derekgaddy
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Sep 02, 2007 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: abbie4 (Sep 02, 2007 10:33 am)
That's impressive and encouraging. My uncle has a 1999 Lexus RS300 SUV with 160k and running strong. I look forward to my 2003 with 72k to run for many more miles.
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Re: temperature control knob [desertguy]
by abbie4
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Sep 02, 2007 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: desertguy (Sep 02, 2007 1:19 pm)
Thanks for supplying the correct terminology. I will see what Toyota has to say about the repair. I was told by my mechanic it was about $1000 to get the part and then who knows how much labor will cost. Thanks for the response. I love this car and hope to have it a while longer!
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hesitation
by chrisxxx
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Sep 02, 2007 (7:50 pm)
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Hi,
We have a 07 Highlander Sport with about 3000 miles on it now.
I was really nervous about 'hesitation' issues after reading about them in the Highlander.
I have noticed the tranny 'burps' sometimes, but only occasionally under hard acceleration or repeated downshifting (like going up many many miles of serious uphill). 2 times the tranny felt like it slipped when accelerating hard from a stop on a steep hill (driveway).
Although it would be preferable that the minor 'burping' did not ever happen...I have not found it to be much of a problem for me personally. Nothing like what I have read about the Camry this year. The Highlander 'burps' are small and do not interfer with operation in traffic and have only happened a few times like I said.
I would buy it again. We both love it. It is amazingly serene and smooth and luxerious feeling.
We just got back from a very long trip to the ocean (6 hours each way) and it was the most enjoyable car trip I have even been on. The Highlander is just so comfy and serene to be in.
The front passenger seat can be a bit uncomfortable feeling for some as the seat bottom is a bit short and you can feel like your being 'pushed' out of the seat, but I have found that if you sit a bit sideways or cross your legs like in a office chair the seat is very nice and soft.
So, yes, we have had the few 'burps' but they have not been a problem for us.
The honest truth.
Overall the Highlander is a luxury feeling vehicle and I wish I got to drive it more as my husband has stolen it he loves it so much.
I do reccommend the 'Sport' version as the 'reg' version has a lot of body roll for me.
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