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2854 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 8:30 AM
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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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Replying to: luck11 (Dec 29, 2008 7:43 am) I have 2008 Highlander Limited Edition. I leave the lights on all the time. Never had a problem with visibility of the instruments like you asked about -- in fact, the clear contrast/readability of the instruments is one of the first things I noticed when driving it. I think you're in good shape. Also - not that you asked, but the Highlander also is intelligent enough to turn on and off the lights (headlights, dome lights, side mirror illumination for the keyhole, etc...) at the appropriate times. They did a good job with this stuff. My only complaint in this department is that the navigation system screen is very bright, and makes it a little difficult to see out the back window when backing up. But the rear-view camera mitigates this somewhat.
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My 08 Sport with 19 inch wheels seems to loose almost 2 psi per week. This is consistent on all 4 wheels, although I haven't checked the spare. Anybody else experiencing this, and if so what is the resolution. The dealer has "resealed" the tires and I'm going back Jan. 5 for a recheck. The only other suggestion the dealer has is filling them with Nitrogen.
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Replying to: lewy2 (Dec 31, 2008 7:05 am) Experiencing same thing with my 08 Limited. Sensor comes on and wheels need about 3-4 psig of air. Spare tire seems to be holding ok. Had the dealership check this out with no suggested resolutions either. Nitrogen will not do any good. I checked with reputable tire dealer in my area and they told me you must find source of leakage because Nitrogen will "leak" out as well. Then, stop at local gas station to fill with "air"? Why spend extra money for Nitrogen. HE believes the rims or TOYO tires are defective because air pressure drop occurs Winter and Summer. Not weather dependent. Good luck and let me know... Michigan Mike. |
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Replying to: lilstink (Nov 26, 2008 9:33 am) Michigan Mike. |
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Thanks to the replies regarding the interior instrument cluster lights. another question. I test drove a HL Sport today and given its winter, there is sand and salt on roads, and since the dealership is in a bit of a construction area, there seems to be some small pebbles as well. Thing is, I noticed a great deal of "clings and dings" as debris was flying off the tires and hitting the underside of the HL. Now, I did not notice this in previous test drives. The only thing I can think of is that this model did not have the mudguards and DID have the nerf side step bars. I wonder if it was the debris (small pebbles etc) hitting the alloy nerf bars or if this is common with all HLs. It concerned me because the noise was significant. When I drove out of the lot with my Subaru Outback, I drove the exact same road and did not hear a thing. Appreciate hearing from others.....is the HL normally this noisy with debris coming off the tires? |
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Replying to: luck11 (Dec 31, 2008 3:08 pm)
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