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#41 of 2501 Re-Wind Shield Replacement question by Galileo757 Oct 06, 2003 (5:58 am)
Sorry to hear about the stone chip, it's a bummer when it's so new. Seems like they don't make windshields like they use to, looking at the windshield after it's off the vehicle, it looks thinner and lighter, then again, I'm no expert on windshield technology. I know it looks awful when I try to clean and dry it with windex, now I just use a wet paper towel on the windshield and let it dry naturally. I replaced it with a original OEM Toyota Windshield, in the state that the vehicle is insured, it's 100% windshield damage coverage, I did not ask for the cost of replacement, maybe I should have out of curiosity. The windshield installers had to go inside the vehicle to use a chisel tool underneath the windshield to loosen the seal where the front of the dash meets the windshield, they did not have to remove any part of the dash, they were very careful since I was watching the whole time..lol So far so good, no water leaks, wind noise or rattles.
#42 of 2501 Miscellaneous concerns and or problems? by zmoyota06 Oct 06, 2003 (9:30 am)
Does anybody notice or hearing any ticking sound coming from the engine on their 4Runners? Also, I have this annoying rattle somehow coming from the front passenger side door, either on the door or the vertical bar where the seat belt is attached to. I've been to the dealer twice and they said they fixed the problem. It's still there. Can anybody help me on this one? Appreciate it. Replies to this message: scott78945 (Oct 08, 2004 6:56 pm) jtcanyon (Jun 20, 2005 10:39 am) kwilliams770 (Jul 14, 2005 9:27 am)
#43 of 2501 2003 4Runner factory (base) radio issue by canddmeyer Oct 06, 2003 (11:36 am)
The radio is defective. I started the vehicle today with the radio already on. I turned off the radio, then turned it back on & had no AM. Dealer confirmed radio is defective & ordered a replacement. As for the A/C issue, who knows, maybe I screwed up, but it works fine now.   As for the windshield issue mentioned by other posters, mine got chipped the 2nd day I owned it when something flew out of an uncovered garbage truck container. Its maybe an 1/8 of an inch diameter circle, & I'm contemplating as to whether or not I should have it repaired since its so small & not star shaped.
#44 of 2501 stone chips by steve_ HOST Oct 06, 2003 (1:25 pm)
My auto insurance (and it's not alone) pays 100% for a glue repair. I think they figure the glue will prevent the chip from spreading and will save the cost of replacing the entire windshield.   I've had 3 done in the last 2 or 3 years with good results, and all free (no premium increases either).   Steve, Host
#46 of 2501 Re-Wind Shield Replacement by Galileo757 Oct 06, 2003 (2:04 pm)
I would rather have the windshield repaired than replaced if the stone chip on the windshield did not start cracking and in the line of vision. Repairing a stone chip on the windshield as soon as possible due to vibration could cause it to crack, then it's a replacement.
#47 of 2501 Windshield by nwroller Oct 06, 2003 (2:11 pm)
Another bit of info many of you probably already know...   If you live in an area that gets cold during the winter, the transition of tempatures between below freezing level and above freezing level will cause a chiped window to crack... very quickly. (especially if there is any moisture on the window).
#48 of 2501 nwroller by nedzel Oct 07, 2003 (12:43 pm)
is correct, as I've unfortunately found out...
#49 of 2501 Hill Assist Control - Vehicle Rolls Backward by bad4runner Oct 09, 2003 (6:36 pm)
Why does the owners manual tell you not to use this feature that often due to the possibility of causing problems?   I tried this once and after 5 seconds the 4Runner rolled backward and then it sounded like the transmission gears were getting stripped out. Is that was Hill Assist is supposed to do? All my previous vehicles when in Drive without foot on the brake would stay in place on gentle slope while my 2003 4Runner rolls backwards after 5 seconds and sounds like it's stripping the gears in the transmission. Replies to this message: ilumn8 (Jun 22, 2005 10:15 pm)
#50 of 2501 Vibration by oscarz2 Oct 10, 2003 (6:58 pm)
Does anyone out there have a vibration problem felt mainly in the steering wheel? I initially had a shimmy (shaking steering wheel) at freeway speeds but they balanced the wheels and that fixed it.   I still have a vibration though and it's present at just about any speed. Of course last visit to dealer was a "could not duplicate" scenario so now I'm stuck with an annoyance with no apparent fix.   The dealer does have the GSP9700 Force Balancer but that's about all I know. I'm gonna see if I can get them to move the wheels around and balance again but I have to see the Toyota Rep first. It might be another cause altogether but if I can't get them to acknowledge an abnormality, I'm stuck.   Wheels are the 17" alloys with Michelin Cross Terrains. Had 35psi in them and tried 32 with no difference. Also, I've slipped the gear into neutral when driving and the vibration doesn't change.   I just can't figure it out but I'm thinking either they didn't do it perfectly the 1st time (based on what I've read, perfection is a requirement in this area for 4runners), or I've got a tire defect somewhere.   Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks

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