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14778 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

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#14562 of 14778 Re: Should I Buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon XL? [mh70] by tjc78 Sep 02, 2008 (3:30 am)
Replying to: mh70 (Sep 01, 2008 9:22 am) Has Toyota come out with any TSBs on this problem and come up with a permanent fix? There was a recall about a missing weld on the steering column and a TSB about the symptoms you mention. If that is the only thing bad about the car, tell the dealer to get it fixed for you as part of your negotiations. Replies to this message: mh70 (Sep 05, 2008 10:31 am) algee (Sep 09, 2008 3:40 am) mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 9:45 am) and 1 more... retired7 (Oct 10, 2008 9:10 am) retired7 (Sep 08, 2008 8:51 am) mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 11:31 am) jerseybear (Mar 15, 2009 3:27 pm)
#14563 of 14778 Re: Should I Buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon XL? [tjc78] by mh70 Sep 05, 2008 (10:31 am)
Replying to: tjc78 (Sep 02, 2008 3:30 am) Thank you for your response. The dealer I am going through is not a Toyota dealer. I spoke with the service department at a local Toyota dealer and described the steering problem, and the mechanic said it was the steering shaft, not the steering column, and it would cost about $420 (including parts and labor) to have it fixed. Does this diagnosis sound correct? Replies to this message: algee (Sep 09, 2008 3:40 am) mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 9:45 am) algee (Sep 11, 2008 4:26 am) retired7 (Oct 10, 2008 9:10 am)
#14564 of 14778 TSB For Steering Column Clicking Noise by retired7 Sep 08, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: tjc78 (Sep 02, 2008 3:30 am) My Feb 05 LTD has ~35K miles and I'm just starting to get the previously reported clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. I have the 100K Platinum warrenty and steering column is still listed under coverage. About ready to take it to Toyota dealer; anyone know what the TSB number is for replacing steering column? (tried word search but no luck!) Thanks Replies to this message: mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 11:31 am) jerseybear (Mar 15, 2009 3:27 pm)
#14565 of 14778 Re: Should I Buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon XL? [mh70] by algee Sep 09, 2008 (3:40 am)
Replying to: mh70 (Sep 05, 2008 10:31 am) I had the same problem at 32k and the Toyota dealer fixed it with a steering shaft replacement and all is well now. It took about 1 hr and no cost as was under warranty. Replies to this message: mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 9:45 am) algee (Sep 11, 2008 4:26 am) retired7 (Oct 10, 2008 9:10 am)
#14566 of 14778 Re: Should I Buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon XL? [algee] by mh70 Sep 09, 2008 (9:45 am)
Replying to: algee (Sep 09, 2008 3:40 am) Thanks. What mileage are you at now? For me, I'm beyond any warranty and my main concern is that this problem is going to return after another 30 thousand miles. Replies to this message: algee (Sep 11, 2008 4:26 am)
#14567 of 14778 Re: TSB For Steering Column Clicking Noise [retired7] by mh70 Sep 09, 2008 (11:31 am)
Replying to: retired7 (Sep 08, 2008 8:51 am) The TSB for the ticking noise is ST002-06, which was issued March 14, 2006. There was also a TSB for the Touring edition concerning a pull in steering. That is ST-003-06, which was issued March 30, 2006. Replies to this message: jerseybear (Mar 15, 2009 3:27 pm)
#14568 of 14778 Re: Should I Buy a 2005 Toyota Avalon XL? [mh70] by algee Sep 11, 2008 (4:26 am)
Replying to: mh70 (Sep 09, 2008 9:45 am) I am now at 35K and all is well.
#14569 of 14778 2006 Avalon OE Tires P215/55R17 93V by johnl13 Sep 19, 2008 (4:37 pm)
My 2006 Avalon came with Michelin tires MXV4 S8 that have a 440 treadwear grade ,Traction Grade A and Temperture Grade A. The tires revolution per mile was measured at 789 at 45 mph. Its now 35,000 miles later and I'm looking for replacement tires with a 60,000 mile warrenty. Michelin has a new tire called Primacy MXV4 in my tire size P215/55R17 but the Service description is 94H instead of 93V. That means the max speed and weight specs. are different. This tire comes with a 620 Treadwear Grade,Traction Grade A and Temperature Grade of A. The tire revolution per mile is measured at 791 at 45 mph. The overall performance ratings are much higher in wet,dry,winter and comfort than the Original Equipment. Has anyone purchased these tires for their 2006 Avalon ? What do you think about the ride comfort, noise comfort, overall car handling and gas mileage when using this new tire? Replies to this message: sbman (Sep 19, 2008 5:11 pm)
#14570 of 14778 Re: 2006 Avalon OE Tires P215/55R17 93V [johnl13] by sbman Sep 19, 2008 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: johnl13 (Sep 19, 2008 4:37 pm) I too have a 2006 and notice high wear on the same tires. Look at your new tire at tirerack.com and read the reviews. Looks like lots of them available. Tire is rated good but for deep snow.
#14571 of 14778 Questions by jlsexton Sep 24, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Has anyone had luck changing the locking procedure on the doors. I tried to change it to the 12 miles per hour from the place in drive one lockup with no luck. Also, I usually drain one gallon of antifreeze every 2 years and refresh it with new but where the heck does one fill the radiator, is it under the plastic canopy or somewhere else. What I see is a horizontal not vertical protuberance as in, I presume, a filler neck..

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