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#61 of 4699 Re: Wind noise "problem" w/ back windows down by alsop Jul 21, 2001 (6:42 pm)
If some people have not seen postings here on Edmund that go back quite away, then you may not know that the wind noise with the back windows down on the HL has been mentioned and discussed many times. While it is kind of you to point it out, Keepyung, there is absolutely no way that one issue would have kept me from buying my Highlander. No vehicle I have ever had was perfect, however my Highlander is much closer to perfect that many other vehicles, even with this wind issue. If you would like to read discussion on this subject, scroll back through the posts on the Edmunds HL sites. I find the wind noise with the back windows down to be a minor issue, at least for me...although since the HL, for the most part, is a great vehicle over all, it actually is not really an "issue" with me. However, I can understand your concern, and frustration. Whatever you decide and however it ends up for you, good luck, and best wishes. /Ron
#62 of 4699 Specific former postings on wind noise.... by alsop Jul 21, 2001 (7:18 pm)
Re: my posting #57, with the reference to other postings on the back window wind noise: I found some of those discussions in one area on the main/combined page here (not on this "Problems and Solutions" section, but in the main "Highlanders Owner's Club") beginning with message 1404 or so. So, if you are interested in reading earlier postings on this subject, those around and quite a few since about #1404 share some good information! Good luck! /Ron
#63 of 4699 Re: Homelink Possibilites (dean2sm1 posting #42) by alsop Jul 22, 2001 (10:54 am)
dean2sm1, (or others with info about using HomeLink as mentioned in posting #42) - I would indeed be interested on the HomeLink info you have and how you got it set up/programmed to turn on your garage (or other) lights. I hope you are still reading these postings! Thanks! /Ron
#64 of 4699 RE: Clicking Noise from the roof by tonysa Jul 22, 2001 (6:05 pm)
I also have a highlander with 1000 miles which exhibits this same noise. Has anyone heard of a fix? It is coming from the sun roof. We don't have a spoiler.
#65 of 4699 Homelink by dean2sm1 Jul 22, 2001 (8:24 pm)
alsop: it's too late at nite for me now, but I'll post in detail tomorrow; glad you're interested.   Dean
#66 of 4699 Homelink possibilities for alsop and others interested by dean2sm1 Jul 23, 2001 (8:11 am)
Following is a copy of E-mail I sent back to Homelink customer service, which includes reference to equipment I used. I am reasonably sure any house code and equipment number would work. Other modules, such as wall outlets, are also available. I used the three-way wall switches, since that is what I had in garage on opposite walls. There is a syntax error in instructions for 61-2663. That transceiver module itself is activated only if keychain switch is set at 1-2. For detailed Homelink programming instructions, go to Homelink.com; Site Map; Gates: Programming Instructions. The three-way switch is available only by order at store or web site.     Thank you, Polly. If you are not embarrassed, by being corrected by a client, and wish to have useful info for future inquirers, read on. I might add that I also received erroneous info from Radioshack via E-mail. If you have access to a Radioshack catalog, that will be helpful. First of all, after reading on the Homelink web site how to program a security gate (and it is mentioned also home lighting), it seemed to me that Homelink should recognize signals from a keychain type transmitter. Here is my setup, which works from Homelink: Radioshack #61-2663 keychain remote system; Radioshack #980-0194 3-way wall switch module. Both set to House code "I", number 5. Used Homelink middle button for the on signal, and the right button for the off signal. WORKS GREAT!! The left button is used for the garage door opener. Regards, and have a great fourth. Dean B. Smith From: <Polly.Pennajci.com>   Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 10:29 AM Subject: Re: HomeLink Contact Us Message   > Dear Mr. Smith, > > Thank you for visiting the website and for your lighting inquiry. > > Currently, our Vehicle Interface is the only component that will activate > RadioShack or X-10 brand lighting modules. Without this unit, HomeLink > will not activate them   One other thing: my furnace motor(running A/C) interfered with transmission over house wiring, so control worked intermittently. I was also able to solve that problem, and will advise if necessary. You have to be comfortable with working with wiring.   Good luck! Feel free to E-mail me if you have questions or problems.    Dean
#67 of 4699 Re: Homelink Possibilities...thanks! by alsop Jul 23, 2001 (8:49 pm)
Thank you for the posting and info, Dean (dean2sm1)! I was in a Radio Shack today before I read your posting, and took a look at the various remote items; I would not have had a clue how to put together the info you provided, until reading your posting. Although, having seen the items, I think I know what you are referring to. Thanks again...I'll let you know when I do this, although it might be a little while before I get to it. /Ron
#68 of 4699 BRAKES???? by betsela Jul 25, 2001 (3:14 pm)
Am considering purchase of HL and am a bit concerned about the responsiveness of the brakes, and the subjective feel of 'em. Apparently the HL stops just fine (according to C&D) but they feel "soft" -- you have to press down very far. I prefer tight brakes. Any experiences with this? On the HL/SUV board, someone mentioned having this problem too and hearing that you could get the dealer to "bleed" the brakes back to life. Please let me know if you have experienced the same thing with your car, and what the solution was....Many thanks...--betsela
#69 of 4699 Soft Brakes? by jrea Jul 25, 2001 (6:39 pm)
I've seen other posts about the HL having soft brakes, but my 6cyl, AWD has brakes just as tight as my wife's Subaru Legacy or my previous Explorer. They feel firm, solid and work without any surprises.
#70 of 4699 Open Rear Window Noise by svtcobraconv Jul 26, 2001 (7:29 am)
This topic has been beaten to death here, but I thought it might be of interest if Toyota people are paying attention to these posts...   My wife and I enjoy driving with the rear windows down in summer, as we are prefer that to air conditioning if it is not too hot. After reading the posts here about the noise driving that way, we thought perhaps we should check it out during our next test drive. I thought, hey, it couldn't be THAT bad. However, when we tried it, we couldn't believe how deafening it was! Anyway, this is one of the reasons she wants to wait for a 2002, in hopes it is fixed. She said there is something wrong with the design, and would not want a Highlander until it's fixed. I told her it really was more of the result of the overall shape and aerodynamics of the vehicle, and probably it will be the same in 2002. Also, most people do not care about this idiosyncrasy, and can be minimzed by adjusting front and rear window open positions. (Or eliminated altogether by not driving that way!) In the end, we'll probably buy one whether it's fixed or not, but it was still quite annoying.   Anyway, one negative aspect of an otherwise fine vehicle!

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