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Replying to: damifinomike (May 25, 2009 4:22 am) please help it is really annoying to see that indicator light. once again thanks |
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| I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander w/Nav. I purchased a year ago. So far the vehicle works fine, and I've been able to use most of the Nav features. I'm not the most teach savvy person, but I have not ever been successful is setting up voice tags. The dealer doesn't have anyone who knows how to do it either. I also called the Toyota Experience and they stated they know this set up process is a problem and not intuitive. But even their instructions, follow page 352 in owner's manual did not work. I've tried everything in the manual but nothing is working. I can get to a screen that says voice recognition is off, but can't find a way to turn it on. If anyone can assist a not tech savvy person on how to do this I would very much appreciate it. Thanks | |
I have been all over Dallas, Ft Worth, Tx , looking for a 2008 or 2009 Highlander with a Factory Tow Package, but to no avail. They tell me there arent any to be had within the {5}Gulf States area. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: dtown (May 25, 2009 1:44 pm) Are you having trouble finding one with the tow prep... or turn-key ready to tow?
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Replying to: toyseeker (May 25, 2009 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: JBaumgart (May 25, 2009 6:30 pm) I chose to go aftermarket and save $400. |
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Replying to: JBaumgart (May 25, 2009 6:30 pm) 1 Trailer Hitch 1 Trailer Hitch Plug 1 LH Mounting Bracket 1 RH Mounting Bracket 1 Molded Lower Fascia Cover 1 DIO Installation Instructions 14 M10 x 1.25 x 35mm bolt 1 Plastic Push-pin The part number for the under-dash wire harness is PT219-48871 and includes: 1 Converter 1 Flat 4-pin wire harness 5 Plastic tie 1 Special plastic tie for stud mount 1 Packing 2 Bolt (M5) 2 Nut (M5) 1 Nut (M6) 1 Fuse (30A) 1 Owner's manual Hope this helps.
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Replying to: toyseeker (May 26, 2009 9:56 am) I installed the OEM under-dash wire harness kit on my 2008 Highlander, but used an aftermarket (Draw-Tite) hitch as the OEM hitch does not support weight distribution systems. Again, depending on how much you plan to tow this may not be an issue for you, but if you plan to tow trailers with significant tongue weight, being able to use a weight distributing hitch makes a huge difference. The wiring harness cost somewhere around $125 for the part, and took about an hour to install. I don't know if this harness can be installed on a car without the tow package though. Installing the hitch involves removing two panels on the underside of the back of the car, removing 4 bolts, and bolting the new hitch where these 4 bolts were removed. It should also take about an hour to install. The OEM hitch installs with a lot more bolts, and is more integrated with the bumper. The downside is that the fascia cover is black, so unless you have a black Highlander it won't match the body color. Overall I am very happy with the Draw-Tite hitch, it tows well, is much less expensive, and doesn't extend much below the bumper.
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Replying to: moline (May 26, 2009 3:29 pm) |
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Replying to: cavite (May 24, 2009 5:17 pm) My advice, check the spare before disabling a good thing. Best of luck! |
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