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#51 of 4699 Glass breakage sensor location by b717 Jul 09, 2001 (1:23 pm)
The sensor is plugged into a pre-existing part of the wiring harness. You can access it by removing the right hand cover panel at the bottom of the center area of the dash lower extension. This cover is adjacent to where a passengers left foot would be when seated. Two fasteners are all you need to loosen and then remove the cover. The sensor is mounted on a plastic disc the size of a quarter. The back has some foam double stick tape that as several of us have previously reported, does not hold well to the back of the access cover , and can come loose and allow the sensor to fall to the floor.  The sensor is not as sensitive as the one in my Camry, in the Camry, I can tap on the glass and get a trigger to occurr, not so in the Highlander. I did find that if the sensor was "exposed" or in view, I could get a trigger to occurr. With it mounted back in the "proper" location, it does not seem to not "hear" as well as when exposed. Hope this is of some help.
#52 of 4699 clicking noise from the roof by maulana Jul 10, 2001 (6:27 am)
dear folks...   We got our HL about two weeks ago, and have taken it on a 1700 mile trip so far. Rides like a dream...   one small annoying factor, which I was wondering if anyone has any solutions for: when we first start driving, there is a loud "clicking" sound which comes from the roof. I have read the previous posts (#9, #14, etc.) where people talk about clicking sounds associated with the rear spoiler, but our does not have one. It definitely seems to come from the sunroof.   Does anyone else hear something like this? any solutions?   otherwise, a great great family car.   many thanks,   maulana
#53 of 4699 clicking noise from the roof by 11223344 Jul 10, 2001 (9:37 am)
I have also heard the clicking noise from the roof you refer to. When I heard it I had the air conditioner going full blast and figured maybe the sunroof was contracting or expanding causes the pop noise, but that is probably totally wrong. So I don't know what that noise is!?
#54 of 4699 About the alarm by drivingisgood Jul 12, 2001 (8:31 pm)
I have a annoying problem. My alarm seems to be acting up quite alot. I never lock it using anything but the remote, but then when I try to unlock it with the remote it doesn't. The lights flash twice and the doors don't unlock (I check everytime). Then, I press it again and I hear the doors presumably unlock, only when I go to open the doors it's locked. Then I try to unlock the door with my key and it opens only to greet me with the blaring alarm. And one other thing, this never happens to my wife so she thinks I'm crazy. In fact I had her try it and it didn't work so she's convinced that I lock the doors with the button on the door everytime I leave the car (her only feasible explanation but sadly untrue). Can someone please help me!!!!
#55 of 4699 To drivingisgood by andrec8513 Jul 13, 2001 (3:47 am)
Try reprogramming your remote. I bet that will fix it.
#56 of 4699 Clicking Noise from the roof by maprn Jul 17, 2001 (7:03 pm)
Have read the posts re: clicking noise from the roof of the car. I also am experiencing it and I also think it has something to do with expansion and contraction due to heat (sun) and cooling. Has anyone spoken to a dealer about this? I have a sunroof but no spoiler. I don't notice the sounds as much if I pull the cover over the sunroof. I love my Highlander. Great to drive, but the loud clicks and snaps and pops can be annoying.
#57 of 4699 A serious design flaw with Toyota Highlander by keepyung00 Jul 20, 2001 (1:42 pm)
I've owned this highlander for a week now. When I drive with only rear windows(one or both), it makes serious noise which is extremly painful and unbearable. I took it to the service department at the dealer, and one of the technicians acknowledged the problem but said there is nothing they can do about the problem. He feels it's a design problem. I'm taking the car to the person who sold the car and see what he has to say. The problem is serious enough to make all the good things about highlander disappear. If anyone has same problem please post a message.
#58 of 4699 A serious design flaw with Toyota Highlander by 7332high Jul 20, 2001 (2:55 pm)
We have experienced the same problem, and have seen other postings with same complaint. We did go back to the dealer and drove other Highlanders and they are all the same. The only solution we have found is to roll the front windows down a little. You'll have to play around with it to see what works best. We were just told it's wind noise and should be expected with SUV's, but dealer acknowledged that this is excessive. I agree, it is unbearable and it sounds like a helicopter is landing on or in the vehicle. Hard to believe that whoever designed this vehicle would find this pleasant. Other than this complaint, we love the car.
#59 of 4699 This "design flaw" has been in every vehicle I owned by goldston Jul 20, 2001 (6:28 pm)
Dear keepyung00,   Having owned a lot of different vehicles, both american and imports, they all have had the noise/wind "wupping" sound when the rear windows are down. And as "7332high" stated, the answer is to equalize the press by lowering a front window a little or open/tilt the sun roof. I guess I never gave it second thought the first it happen in my Highlander, but I can sure see your point of view and your concern.   Best regards, Philip
#60 of 4699 Yet another comment by keepyung00 Jul 20, 2001 (8:02 pm)
Dear Philip,   Thanks for taking the time to post a message and share your experience. For other readers, I just would like to add another comment. Prior to purchase HL, I owned and still own 91 Ford Explorer. Since I didn't have a power window with my explorer, I never had opportunity to drive my rear windows only. That meant, I had to open the rear passenger doors and manually roll down the windows. Well, I experimented yesterday for the first time in 10 years, and it did not make any noise. And I rode in with my coworker today who who owns 99 Nissan PathFinder. It did not have that problem. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the noise problem is very severe with HL case and I would like people to be informed before considering buying a HL. Thanks again for your message.   Regards,   Keepyung Replies to this message: shawkang (May 06, 2004 11:46 am)

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