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#762 of 862 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 03, 2004 (6:08 pm)
That's a bit weak since not all cars smell.   Good thing that you used the value argument and the analogy of two identical cars, one smelling and one not. That was a smart way to argue. The "health" argument doesn't cut it IMO.
#763 of 862 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [rjordan] by jayray Nov 17, 2004 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: rjordan (Oct 22, 2004 3:44 pm) I found a pdf relating to this here, http://www.autosafety.org/Toyota%2003-04%204Runner%20Catalyst.pdf   It appears is affects the v6 (1GR-FE) models. Check the VIN number's to see if you are affected.   hope this helps Replies to this message: yobow1 (Nov 17, 2004 1:07 pm) seanlh (Dec 29, 2004 4:36 pm) rhett3 (Nov 07, 2005 9:07 am) cfd fireman (Nov 11, 2005 12:43 pm)
#764 of 862 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [rjordan] by jayray Nov 17, 2004 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: rjordan (Oct 22, 2004 3:44 pm) I found a pdf relating to this here, http://www.autosafety.org/Toyota%2003-04%204Runner%20Catalyst.pdf   It appears is affects the v6 (1GR-FE) models. Check the VIN number's to see if you are affected.   hope this helps
#765 of 862 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [jayray] by yobow1 Nov 17, 2004 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: jayray (Nov 17, 2004 12:39 pm) Hello jayray, I read your message and went to the provided link concerning the 2003-2004 "Excessive Sulfur Dioxide" issue. I recently bought a 2005 SR5 V6 and really like the vehicle. A week or two later after I got it, while the vehicle was under load on the highway going up a hill, I noticed a similar sulfur dioxide smell coming from my 4Runner. I took it into the dealer and they checked it out. I also made them aware that I knew of this problem with the 2003 and 2004 models. They were polite and checked the computer/fuel settings, but said that there was no service bulletin on the 2005 yet. They said that they couldn't replace the catalytic converter at that time. It sounds like this issue is carrying over to the 2005 model, but I have no recourse at this time to correct it. Do you have any comment/suggestion? It's not a big deal, but I would like it not to happen. Thanks. Replies to this message: seanlh (Dec 29, 2004 4:36 pm) rhett3 (Nov 07, 2005 9:07 am) cfd fireman (Nov 11, 2005 12:43 pm)
#766 of 862 Re: Purchased Borla System [biyo] by neumie2000 Dec 06, 2004 (6:02 am)
Replying to: biyo (Oct 15, 2004 7:02 pm) Of course it can be. Different refineries will produce gasoline with varying amounts of ethanol. I had a VW Jetta with the exact same problem and was able to correct it by changing fuel brands. The smell is the converter burning off CO2...it is not the CO2 itself.
#767 of 862 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [yobow1] by seanlh Dec 29, 2004 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: yobow1 (Nov 17, 2004 1:07 pm) Any update to you plight? I've just purchased a 2005 4x4 V6 Sport and have the same problems.
#768 of 862 TSB by mrwhipple Mar 04, 2005 (11:26 pm)
the tsb works great. usually takes the dealer a couple of days to get the parts. once they do, it only takes them about half a day to replace the items and reprogram the computer. then you're good to go.   the fix works just fine and it's fully covered by the warranty. Replies to this message: seanlh (Jun 13, 2005 6:46 am) chawk1 (Jul 15, 2005 7:37 am)
#769 of 862 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by tomfranklin Apr 11, 2005 (10:37 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 16, 2004 10:46 am) Okay, I have read many of the responses and it seems that the nay sayers are the ones that have never experienced what you are talking about, just too much time on their hands and respond just to be negative. I have a 2003 4Runner Limited and experience the smell almost daily. They apparently have never been exposed, because if they had ever experienced it, they would sing a different tune. When you are driving down the road and your vehicle "farts" and it smells like you are driving thru a very active sewage treatment plant on a hot day and you can't breath, there would be no question that something is seriously wrong with the vehicle. It is bad with the windows closed and even worse with the windows open. I took it to the dealer and they gave me something from Toyota that said there was no manufacturer problem, but a gas problem. Soon after that a TSB came out saying how to fix the problem. No problem, why do you need a TSB. I took it back to the dealer, a different one and wow there is no problem again, because it didn't stink for them. Sorry we can't fix it if there is no problem (duh, I gave them he TSB, must be a problem). It is in the shop today, I called the owner of the dealership I purchased the vehicle at. I said, remember the 2001 Corvette convertible I traded in on this vehicle, I need you to do something about my car farting (he drives the Corvette, by the way). He said bring it in and we will take care of it. Toyota knows there is a problem, otherwise no TSB. If the vehicle is under warranty, fix the damn thing. Enough said.....
#770 of 862 Talk to the Press by Sylvia STAFF May 23, 2005 (9:45 am)
A reporter is looking to speak with owners of Chrysler, Saab, Toyota or Volkswagen vehicles who did all the scheduled maintenance on their vehicle and still experienced engine sludge within the warranty period within the past year. If this describes your situation, please respond by 6pm Eastern on Monday, May 23, 2005 to jfallonedmunds.com. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds.com
#771 of 862 Re: TSB [mrwhipple] by seanlh Jun 13, 2005 (6:46 am)
Replying to: mrwhipple (Mar 04, 2005 11:26 pm) I've been having the sulfur problem as well, but my dealership refuses to fix it. They claim they would wind up putting the same part in since the 2004 part will not fix?!?   What method did you use to fix this problem, and do you have a 2005 Model? If so, do you know what part number your dealership used?   Thanks,   Sean Replies to this message: chawk1 (Jul 15, 2005 7:37 am)

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