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Confused Jim by jgant
May 25, 2009 (8:23 am)
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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
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2009 Highlander tow package by dtown
May 25, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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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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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [dtown] by toyseeker
May 25, 2009 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: dtown (May 25, 2009 1:44 pm)

The tow prep package does not include a trailer hitch and 4-flat wire harness. You need to buy these separately.
 
Are you having trouble finding one with the tow prep... or turn-key ready to tow?
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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [toyseeker] by JBaumgart
May 25, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: toyseeker (May 25, 2009 5:27 pm)

Does Toyota even offer a factory tow hitch for the Highlander? (not tow prep, but turn-key ready to tow using factory parts)
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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [JBaumgart] by toyseeker
May 25, 2009 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (May 25, 2009 6:30 pm)

Yes, but its expensive.. like $700 for the hitch, harness and connector. Not including labor - but if you're handy, you could do it yourself.
 
I chose to go aftermarket and save $400.
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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [JBaumgart] by toyseeker
May 26, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (May 25, 2009 6:30 pm)

The 2008 part number for the hitch is PT228-69080 and includes:
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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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [toyseeker] by moline
May 26, 2009 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: toyseeker (May 26, 2009 9:56 am)

The "5000 pound" tow prep package doesn't include the hitch or wiring harness, but it does include other items like a heavy-duty radiator, transmission oil cooler, and a larger alternator. Depending on how much weight you need to tow, these may be overkill. Without the towing package, I think that the Highlander is rated for 3500 pounds
 
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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Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [moline] by JBaumgart
May 26, 2009 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: moline (May 26, 2009 3:29 pm)

Thanks to moline and toyseeker for your helpful comments. I haven't totally decided on a Highlander yet, but towing ability and cost is important to me. I guess one advantage the Pilot has over the Highlander is that towing prep is done at the factory, at least for their Touring model.
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Re: Tire pressure sensor [cavite] by fspatt
May 26, 2009 (9:06 pm)
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Replying to: cavite (May 24, 2009 5:17 pm)

Not sure why you'd want to disconnect it. I have an 2008 Highlander and the sensor works great! The first time it went off, I checked all 4 tires but the sensor remained on. Then I remembered the spare! I checked the spare and it was 5psi low. I inflated the spare and the sensor reset.
 
My advice, check the spare before disabling a good thing.
 
Best of luck!
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Re: Tire pressure sensor [fspatt] by cavite
May 27, 2009 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: fspatt (May 26, 2009 9:06 pm)

Hi fspatt,
 
thanks a lot for your reply. How did you do that? I did what is in the manual and i put in 32 psi to all the tires including the spare but still the light is on.
when i start the engine, the light will flash 50 to 60 times and it will stop light is on , i mean it will stop flashing only.
i want to know what did you do and i will do the same.
 
thanks for your help in advance.

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