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58 messages, Last post on May 25, 2009 at 6:04 AM
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| I've contacted numerous dealership around my aread in California, but can't seem to find a 06 Rav4 either in the sport or limited that has the tow prep option, which comes with a bigger alternator, radiator, and the tow wiring. Has anyone added this after they purchased a Rav4 and if so, how much did it run? Does it also increase the max. tow capacity listed by toyota as well?? | |
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Replying to: koyztoy23 (Apr 30, 2006 11:15 am) tidester, host |
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Replying to: koyztoy23 (Apr 30, 2006 11:15 am) It may not be offered your region. Got to Toyota buld and price, enter your zip and you will see all options for the model you want in your region. The Regional districs seem to decide what to bring in and what you get. You can see what regions near you may be it by using other zip codes. In NY and MD, all V6 seem to have it. |
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I am having difficulty getting the wiring done for the tow set-up. I was lucky enough to get the tow prep package on the exact car I wanted. However, no one knows (including the dealer) where the wiring is. I got the hitch put on, but they wre not able to make the wiring work. It lite up all the messages on the dash panel. Now we ordered the parts, but can't find the wiring that is suppose to be there. Help! |
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Replying to: vsoars1 (May 22, 2006 8:00 am)
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Replying to: vsoars1 (May 22, 2006 8:00 am) |
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Replying to: mterrell (May 26, 2006 6:49 am) |
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I think I found the plug on the end of my Pre-Wiring, it took a mirror to do so. Remove the cover on the driver side in back, you will see a small connector, follow that wire up out of sight and you will find another unused connector. My plan is to verify this with my dealer today, and buy the rest of the harness to get the wiring back to the hitch. Dave
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Replying to: ptl4 (Jun 24, 2006 8:55 am)
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Here's what my Toyota dealer told me last week. The 2006 RAV4 uses all LED taillights, unlike previous RAV4s. So the voltages & current are different, and all previous wiring harnesses will not work. The first local who contracted with a mechanic to have the new harness installed was quoted $200, and it took several WEEKS of labor & many phone consultations before they finally got it to work. Since I didn't need to tow immediately, he recommended waiting a year until the after-market companies could study & duplicate the new harness, since the Toyota one costs $150, not counting labor. I specifically asked if the towing package wiring harness extended at least to the back storage compartment of the vehicle, and he said yes.
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