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598 messages,  Last post on Nov 26, 2006 at 10:22 PM

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#569 of 598 fan blower noise by hprjr

Oct 03, 2006 (10:57 am)

I own a 2001 Tundra and when I have the ac or heater working, I hear a clicking noise coming from the blower motor area like the blades are hitting a little debris as it is spinning. Has anyone experienced this problem? Thanks for your help.

#570 of 598 Transmission Issues Already by newbadtundra

Oct 06, 2006 (3:44 am)

New '06 Tundra with less than 400 miles (this is not a typo only four hundred miles!) is already having transmission problems. It doesn't have reverse and will not go into 3rd gear. The overdrive is engaged. Any like stories?

#571 of 598 Re: '02 Tundra belt squeaking? [robertheard] by wjfoss

Oct 07, 2006 (7:11 am)

Replying to: robertheard (Oct 10, 2005 10:02 am)
Rob,
    I took my truck to the dealership a month after I posted my original message. They claim the belt was stretched and replaced it. Free of charge, I might add.
So far so good. Hope this helps.

#572 of 598 Re: '02 Tundra belt squeaking? [prissy2] by wjfoss

Oct 07, 2006 (7:14 am)

Replying to: prissy2 (Jun 29, 2006 9:07 pm)
I took my truck to the dealership a month after I posted my original message. They claim the belt was stretched and replaced it. Free of charge, I might add.
So far so good. Hope this helps.

#573 of 598 Re: Transmission problems [1badtundra] by woof

Oct 09, 2006 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: 1badtundra (Sep 26, 2006 5:36 pm)
From what I've been reading, it seems that Toyota has problems with some of the automatic transmissions. I'm not pleased with my '06 Tacoma's 5-speed automatic transmission. Seems that it is slow to react and often doesn't know what gear it should be in. This hurts performance and gas mileage, not to mention frustrating the driver. Yet, others have had much worse problems with vibration, etc. See www.tundrasolutions.com. I spoke with my dealer who told me that Toyota does not currently have new software for mine, but noted that other models have new improved software available. Frankly, it amazes me that Toyota can't seem to make a good automatic transmission. If anything, my "old" 2005 Silverado had a superb automatic transmission and a strong V8 that got nearly as good MPG as my V6 Tacoma weighing 1000 lbs. less. This is my third Toyota Truck and I generally am pleased. But it may be my last.

#574 of 598 Re: 2006 toyota prerunner [prerunner] by john11017

Oct 16, 2006 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: prerunner (Sep 27, 2006 5:50 pm)
Hey prerunner:
 
I just bought a 2007 prerunner and I have the same noise problem in reverse. Did you ever get a solution?
 
John11017yahoo.com
 
Thanks,
 
John

#575 of 598 2005+ Front Suspension too close to tire & dangerous by barmou5812

Oct 22, 2006 (8:33 am)

The new 05 or newer tacoma front suspension knuckles are so close to the tire sidewall it prevents snow chains of any type from being used on the front tires. This was not a limitation on my 95 & 98 tacoma. The distance is appx half inch or less. This is a huge limitation for backcountry off roaders in snow and mud and for hunters. It could be dangerous also if front tire pressure are lower for off roading and the flex of sidewall could cut tire against suspension knuckle. This was a huge oversite by the design team at Toyota. I filed a complaint in Fall 2006 when some local 4X4 shops mentioned the complaint from some new tacoma owners and not sure if they tried to fix it yet.

#576 of 598 2005+ Front Suspension too close to tire & dangerous by barmou5812

Oct 22, 2006 (8:34 am)

The new 05 or newer tacoma front suspension knuckles are so close to the tire sidewall it prevents snow chains of any type from being used on the front tires. This was not a limitation on my 95 & 98 tacoma. The distance is appx half inch or less. This is a huge limitation for backcountry off roaders in snow and mud and for hunters. It could be dangerous also if front tire pressure are lower for off roading and the flex of sidewall could cut tire against suspension knuckle. This was a huge oversite by the design team at Toyota. I filed a complaint in Fall 2006 when some local 4X4 shops mentioned the complaint from some new tacoma owners and not sure if they tried to fix it yet. I urge off roaders to call Toyota and complain about this.

#577 of 598 Re: 01 tundra transmission problem [apbstyle] by usedtobeloyal

Oct 31, 2006 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: apbstyle (Sep 06, 2006 8:43 pm)
My recommendation is get rid of the truck ASAP if you haven't already. It's nothing but trouble waiting to happen. My 2001 Tundra is currently at the dealer replacing the transmission. (87000 miles - cost $3500.00) I
I was away for the weekend, and the transmission acted like yours. On the way home, it failed; I had no gears - forward or reverse. Had to get it towed about 80 miles.
I asked the service manager to call Toyota service rep to see if they would do anything for a vehicle that they tout as going 100,000 or more miles in their advertisements. He indicated I am on my own. I called the 800 number since you cannot have a one on one with the regional rep - against Toyota policy. National rep indicated that she would take down my complaint, but it would not result in any change - the regional rep's decision will stand - once again Toyota policy.
I have owned Toyota trucks for about ten years; I maintain the transmission according to Toyota's maintenance schedule. I am quite disappointed that they won't stand behind the vehicle for a major drivetrain component like a transmission. These vehicles that were so well touted early on are now getting to the miles that will identify the true ability to make it to the Toyota talisman of 100k and beyond. The rest of the comments concerning transmissions on this site indicate that it's likely to happen only in the advertisements. As I told the national rep: if I knew five years ago what I know today about Toyota longevity, Toyota's interest in standing behind their product, and Toyota customer care, I would have not bought my second Toyota truck.
My advice: if you have a Toyota Tundra, get rid of it quickly after the 60k drivetrain warranty runs out since Toyota national will not stand behind it after that.

#578 of 598 How Big can I go? "Tires for 04 Tundra" by bikerjfk

Oct 31, 2006 (6:29 pm)

Winter is a comming and it"s time for some new Booties on the Tundra.I would like to size bigger than the standard O.E.M suggests.Does Anyone have some info regarding how big a tire size I can go on a 16 inch Rim for my 2004 Tundra Access Cab? Any comments welcomed. Considering Tire comparisions between BFGoodrich, TOYO, Goodyear, Michelin,

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