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Replying to: pilot21078 (Dec 11, 2008 2:23 pm) The HL, RX, Sienna, and possibly the RAV4, are all F/AWD, Front torque biased AWD, basically a FWD vehicle with some minor marketing aspect added on. These vehicles are equipped ONLY with a simple, totally open, center diff'l with TCS used to apportion torque in times of need. Absent the TCS', Traction Control System's activation the only time all four wheels will be driven is when all four tires have roughly equal (high or low) roadbed traction. Mostly, basically, at the times you have absolutely no requirement for same. After years of owner frustration over this matter Toyota (and Lexus), as recently as maybe a year ago, is providing a means to disable TCS for those times (adverse, slippery roadbed conditions) it is more, much more, of a detriment than an asset. The only sideways mounted engine, F/AWD, SUV on the market today that I would trust is the Acura SH-AWD system. Google For: abolition hesitation To learn about the design flaw that often results in a "heart stopping" 1-2 second downshift delay upon a need for re-acceleration immediately following an upshift due to momentary throttle lift. Google for: Defrost/defog/demist c-best To find out about the climate control flaw that will often result in sudden unexpected windshield fogging during the winter months. Google for: toyota "dirty gym socks" odor Or go to airsept.com and read about their EED to prevent mould and mildew buildup within the A/C plenum. |
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Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 10, 2008 4:23 pm) I bought the WeatherTech mats approx one year ago when I bought my 08 Highlander. Only bought the Front mats and cargo liner for rear since I leave the 3rd row seat in Down position most of the time anyhow. So far, great mats and like them a lot. Friend has a 2000 Highlander and he has those mats installed since his vehicle was new. Thus, no problems. I bought the tan colored ones to match tan leather interior on the Highlander Ltd. Cheers.
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Replying to: damifinomike (Dec 11, 2008 5:12 pm) |
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Has anyone had problems after oil changes with oil leaks? I've been back to the place twice that changed my oil and they insist they've fixed the leak. They said the car needed to be revved for a few minutes to create a vaccum. Anyway that didn't work.Am I stuck with only have my oil changes done by the dealer? 
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Does this come on the Limited? I know it has the smart key, but I'm not really sure I'd like it. I think I would like the engine start however.
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Replying to: findme (Dec 15, 2008 7:18 pm)
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Replying to: knwpsk (Oct 05, 2008 6:02 am) Things have been fine, no faulty alarms for a few months, until this week we had a few again. Today I opened the hood, and found a couple of those "pop rivets" (my term) loose again. Reseated them, closed the hood -- and no more alarms. Again, I can't be certain if the pop rivets are the problem. Could still be that somehow opening/closing the hood causes it to re-seat and stop the alarm sensor? I'm interested to know if anyone else has similar experience. Thanks (I monitor this forum, will get the message in my inbox if you reply) |
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Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 16, 2008 4:18 am) Got a nice Viper unit installed on my wife's 2004 Toyota Rav4 for her birthday. Has a range of about one mile and works good for door unlock - lock - remote start. Cost in my area in Michigan was $189.00 installed - out the door. |
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I am looking at a 09 highlander, but have a question about illumination of the instrument cluster. I tend leave my headlights in the on position all the time given they shut down when the vehicle is turned off anyway. The only problem is that doing so dims the instrument cluster and during the daytime, it it is more difficult to see the readouts on the cluster, radio etc. My current Subaru has a button to increase the illumination of the cluster when the headlights are on, but I have to press it each time I start the vehicle. I know Mazda has a switch or button to keep the instrument cluster at "daytime brightness" mode all the time. Does the highlander come with a similar option, and does it maintain the "brightness" setting even after the vehicle is turned off? Thanks. |
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Replying to: luck11 (Dec 29, 2008 7:43 am) And this "feature" has been this way, IDIOTIC way, throughout the industry, for as long as I can remember. I have to assume there is a patent fee they must pay, and refuse, in order to do it CORRECTLY. The only solution I have found is to tap into the daylight sensor and drive a relay that forces the system into the over-ride, FULL brightness mode, until "darkness" arrives. Idiots.... |
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