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#4526 of 4696 An ounce of prevention on the heater knob by tsotsi May 09, 2009 (6:03 am)
As I wrote before, the odds are good that your heat control nut is going to come loose and possibly result in an expensive problem. If it stays loose long enough, some of the wires may break from fatigue. If the knob feels the least bit wobbly, you would be wise to pull the knob off and tighten the nut. It only takes a couple of minutes. I put some Loctite on mine. I didn't wait for the heat to become erratic.   Why Toyota didn't put a locking device on the nut is a mystery to me. I am not cynical enough to believe they are trying increase dealer profits, but this is something they should have fixed years ago. I wonder if the new model Highlander has the same problem.
#4527 of 4696 Re: My heater is "hot"!! [webgood] by rpell1 May 09, 2009 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: webgood (May 08, 2009 4:25 pm) Many, many thanks........I had nightmares of a VERY expensive repair bill. I was told by a dealer that a replacement of the entire module may be the only fix, around $800 to $900. I said, "thank you", and got my "highlander" out of there.   I'm glad to hear it's probably an easiy fix.   Thank you again,   Rpell Replies to this message: tsotsi (May 10, 2009 10:00 am)
#4528 of 4696 Re: My heater is "hot"!! [rpell1] by tsotsi May 10, 2009 (10:00 am)
Replying to: rpell1 (May 09, 2009 5:31 pm) Even if tightening the nut does not completely fix the problem, there is no need to pay a dealer big bucks. You, or somebody else who is handy at minor repairs, can easily remove the old module and solder the wires if they are loose or broken. This has been described in Tundra Solutions.
#4529 of 4696 Throttle body cleaning by izzo233 May 19, 2009 (2:30 pm)
A service writer said that I should have a throttle body cleaning and this will help with my acceleration issues.Has anyone had this done and has it improved performance? Toyota is running a $69.99 Top Engine Cleaning service that includes throttle body cleaning,intake and valve cleaning and fuel system cleaner and additive.My 2006 has 39k miles. Do or not to do? Any suggestions? Thanks for the input.. Replies to this message: mdhutton (May 19, 2009 3:17 pm) izzo233 (May 19, 2009 3:27 pm)
#4530 of 4696 Re: Throttle body cleaning [izzo233] by mdhutton May 19, 2009 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: izzo233 (May 19, 2009 2:30 pm) I've never had throttle body cleaning done on a Toyota yet, but have had it on other vehicles I've owned and it does make a difference. $69.99 seems fair. Replies to this message: izzo233 (May 19, 2009 3:27 pm)
#4531 of 4696 Re: Throttle body cleaning [mdhutton] by izzo233 May 19, 2009 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: mdhutton (May 19, 2009 3:17 pm) Thanks for the response..
#4532 of 4696 Wheels chipping by eenglish99 Jun 08, 2009 (3:13 pm)
I have a 2002 Millenium Silver Highlander with the aluminum wheels. They have been holding up oretty well but on two of them the center piece inside the lug nuts with the logo on it is starting to peel on only 2 of them. Is this a common problem? Can you just get this little piece and replace them? I may try touch up paint. Thanks
#4533 of 4696 engine humming by otownronnie Jun 12, 2009 (12:02 pm)
when i start my 2003 highlander i hear a humming noise what could it be it has 91000 miles on it. could it be the timing belt or a pully going bad
#4534 of 4696 Air Conditioner Filters in 03 Highlander by carterk Jun 27, 2009 (3:19 pm)
Can anyone confirm that 03 HL (no-frills model) has a/c filters, the kind which can be replaced? Last year when I was at dealer for oil change, I noticed a flyer for these filters, and asked if I should have mine replaced. Was told that 03 didn't have that feature. This year when in for inspection and oil/filter change, and miracle of miracles, the a/c filters "badly needed replacing." So I said yes. And it was done in just a jiffy. Supposedly that job requires removal of the dashboard. Now I'm wondering..... I would like to have some backup data before I go to dealer mgt. and ask some serious questions. I've waited several months to do this in order to cool my jets!! Replies to this message: jrfiero (Jun 28, 2009 5:32 am) grahampeters (Jun 28, 2009 11:02 pm)
#4535 of 4696 Re: Air Conditioner Filters in 03 Highlander [carterk] by jrfiero Jun 28, 2009 (5:32 am)
Replying to: carterk (Jun 27, 2009 3:19 pm) The interior air filter is in front of the glovebox, and requires no tools to replace. 2001 did not come with them (but they slip right in), all subsequent years did, to my knowledge. After six years they probably were pretty clogged up - You can also take them out and clean them ... How much did they charge for this service?   Jonas

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