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#2838 of 2855 Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [JBaumgart] by toyseeker May 26, 2009 (9:56 am)
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. Replies to this message: moline (May 26, 2009 3:29 pm) JBaumgart (May 26, 2009 6:19 pm)
#2839 of 2855 Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [toyseeker] by moline May 26, 2009 (3:29 pm)
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. Replies to this message: JBaumgart (May 26, 2009 6:19 pm)
#2840 of 2855 Re: 2009 Highlander tow package [moline] by JBaumgart May 26, 2009 (6:19 pm)
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.
#2841 of 2855 Re: Tire pressure sensor [cavite] by fspatt May 26, 2009 (9:06 pm)
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! Replies to this message: cavite (May 27, 2009 11:25 am) damifinomike (May 27, 2009 1:01 pm) fspatt (May 27, 2009 10:46 pm) toyseeker (May 28, 2009 8:51 am)
#2842 of 2855 Re: Tire pressure sensor [fspatt] by cavite May 27, 2009 (11:25 am)
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. Replies to this message: damifinomike (May 27, 2009 1:01 pm) fspatt (May 27, 2009 10:46 pm) toyseeker (May 28, 2009 8:51 am)
#2843 of 2855 Re: Tire pressure sensor [cavite] by damifinomike May 27, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: cavite (May 27, 2009 11:25 am) Greetings:   Yes, indeed check pressure on the spare. However, in my most recent post on this subject, my dealer advisor also showed me the reset button under the dash to reset the tire pressure sensor as well. It is to the right of steering column and is a tiny black push-in type button. Located under the dash where firewall meets the dash plastic. Not too hard to find and once I did locate it, I put small RED dot with Sharpie Pen to indicate the location of the button.   Works like a charm. No need to tear apart and disengage the light. Once you press this button light will flash three times ( I believe) and be that will be it. Hope that helps situation.   Skypilot.
#2844 of 2855 Re: Towing with the 2008 Highlander [bulldogdiver] by hotrod28 May 27, 2009 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: bulldogdiver (Aug 28, 2007 5:35 pm) We have a 2008 highlander limited. I bought a drawtite bolt on hitch 30 min do it yourself if you are a little mechanical about $200. The rub is you have to buy the wiring harness from Toyota to get the lights to work correctly. $100 for 3 ft wiring harness. Plugs in on the left side inside the fenderwell. get at it from the inside of the car. also easy install. Replies to this message: toyseeker (May 27, 2009 5:22 pm)
#2845 of 2855 Re: Towing with the 2008 Highlander [hotrod28] by toyseeker May 27, 2009 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: hotrod28 (May 27, 2009 2:51 pm) Don't forget about installing the under-the-dash relay. Very surprising Toyota didn't just build these things into the tow-prep pkg.. they are all quite simple and cheap components (ie. a good relay is $8 retail).
#2846 of 2855 Re: Tire pressure sensor [cavite] by fspatt May 27, 2009 (10:46 pm)
Replying to: cavite (May 27, 2009 11:25 am) Hello;   Didn't really do anything but add the air. This is a relatively new technology that is using an active component in the wheel to report this.   Has this always happened? Did you add anything to the car (iPod interface, other electronics) recently? If not, chances are that it's a bad sensor.   Have your dealer temporarily replace each tire, one at a time, to determine if it's a bad tire sensor. Like all electronics, things can go bad.   Honestly, this is too new for even some of the dealers. Kind of like the active headrests. I still contend you don't want to disable the capability.   Like I said, mine works great and I haven't really had to do anything. I does a good job reminding me to add air when the weather changes.   Best of luck!

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