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#4129 of 4692 Re: Speaker Problems [johny11] by lbretz Sep 17, 2007 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: johny11 (Jan 29, 2007 10:16 am) I have had the same problem except it is on a 2007 Highlander with 6 speaker JBL system. From what I can tell it is tied to cell phones switching towers. I have sat in the Toyota service parking lot and can get it to make the distortion but only once. I have called from another location and when the cell phone switches towers it will happen again. I have had it in six times and very frustrated they can not duplicate and therefore will not address the problem. They did change out the right rear speaker but that did not fix the problem. Keep me posted if you hear of anyone else. They claim I am the first to report the issue but I see that is not correct.
#4130 of 4692 dealer performed alignment, but steering still slightly off? by 05highlander05 Sep 22, 2007 (4:26 am)
2005 highlander v6   here's a link to the alignment sheet specs: http://picasaweb.google.com/draganplavsic/Alignment">link title   When I brought it in I needed an alignment because the steering wheel was off slightly to the right when driving down a straight road. Now when the dealer did an alignment the steering wheel is off slightly to the left. I changed all 4 tires a few months so I don't know if the tires have any impact on this or not but they are brand new. While at the dealer today I also had them rotate all 4 tires. What should my next step be? I would hate to keep going back to the dealer. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:58 am) 05highlander05 (Sep 22, 2007 8:54 pm) wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:08 pm)
#4131 of 4692 Re: dealer performed alignment, but steering still slightly off? [05highlander05] by wwest Sep 22, 2007 (9:58 am)
Replying to: 05highlander05 (Sep 22, 2007 4:26 am) Have you told anyone that the stearing wheel being a bit off-center bothers you? The stearing wheel "position" in reality has absolutely NOTHING to do with proper alignment of the vehicle wheels, front and/or rear.   My stearing wheel is ALWAYS off-center so that I can easily drive straight ahead, wheel-spoke in a "proper position, while resting my elbow on the door armrest.   If you really wish the stearing wheel to be "exactly" centered going straight down the road that is very easy for the mechanic to accomplish by lengthening one tie rod while shortening the other. Replies to this message: 05highlander05 (Sep 22, 2007 8:54 pm) wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:08 pm)
#4132 of 4692 Shop manuals by mikefm58 Sep 22, 2007 (1:41 pm)
Can anyone comment on the best manuals for just basic maintenance? How are Haynes and Chiltons for Toyotas? I didn't care for them for Hondas and picked up an official shop manual on helminc.com but they don't have Toyotas.
#4133 of 4692 Steering vs. Stearing by jim70 Sep 22, 2007 (1:59 pm)
Just interesting info as stated by the:   American Heritage Dictionary -   Steer - Steering   v. steered, steer·ing, steers   To guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel.   To direct the course of. See Synonyms at conduct. To maneuver (a person) into a place or course of action. See Synonyms at guide.   To guide a vessel or vehicle. To follow or move in a set course. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily.   Stearing - not found - Only Acronyms Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 22, 2007 2:09 pm)
#4134 of 4692 Re: Steering vs. Stearing [jim70] by steve_ HOST Sep 22, 2007 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: jim70 (Sep 22, 2007 1:59 pm) Wwest has been on the stearing kick for a while now, but we indulge him.   Mikefm58, you may be interested in some of the online sources in the Online Repair Manuals guide. The Technical Information System is one listed there for Toyota, but it's not cheap.
#4135 of 4692 Re: dealer performed alignment, but steering still slightly off? [wwest] by 05highlander05 Sep 22, 2007 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:58 am) Hi,   i told the dealer that when I drive down a straight road the steering wheel is not centered, but it's slightly off to the right. I guess being that they are pro's they would know what that meant. If my steering wheel is exactly centered the vehicle pulls slowly to the right...not good. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:08 pm)
#4136 of 4692 Re: dealer performed alignment, but steering still slightly off? [05highlander05] by wwest Sep 22, 2007 (9:08 pm)
Replying to: 05highlander05 (Sep 22, 2007 8:54 pm) Oh, different "story"...   ALL, or almost all, of our roads in the US are crowned at the center to provide for quick water run-off. That results in vehicle pulling (sliding really) to the right even if the alignment is correct with the stearing wheel perfectly centered.
#4137 of 4692 Stearing... by wwest Sep 22, 2007 (9:10 pm)
Google for:          stearing   "nough said.... Replies to this message: desertguy (Sep 23, 2007 4:12 am) bdyment (Sep 23, 2007 5:27 am) wwest (Sep 23, 2007 8:46 am) and 4 more... 05highlander05 (Sep 23, 2007 7:24 am)
#4138 of 4692 Re: Stearing... [wwest] by desertguy Sep 23, 2007 (4:12 am)
Replying to: wwest (Sep 22, 2007 9:10 pm) It's steering, not stearing. Replies to this message: bdyment (Sep 23, 2007 5:27 am) wwest (Sep 23, 2007 8:46 am) desertguy (Sep 23, 2007 9:12 am) and 3 more... 05highlander05 (Sep 23, 2007 7:24 am)

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