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Replying to: jim2007 (Feb 22, 2007 6:18 am) And even with the manual control the A/C will run, with the indicator OFF, in any of the defrost/defog/demist modes unless the OAT is below ~35F. In cold weather my system spends a lot of time in the partial defrost/defog/demist mode. That's the only reasonable chance of preventing windshield fogging during cold weather in ANY Toyota or Lexus vehicle. But my dealer sat the two c-best options wherein I can completely disable A/C during the winter months.
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I posted a message about this issue at the 4Runner site: the owner's manual states that "...a two way radio, cassette tape player or a compact disk player..." could interfere with the SRS and front air bags operations. Questions: Is there anybody who ever used a walkie-talkie in a 2006 RAV-4? Does it interfere with the electronic ignition/alarm? I intend to buy a walkie-talkie capable of transmitting up to 13-15 miles - do I need a license? (I never had one before). Any advice is highly appreciated! =Andrew17 |
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 22, 2007 2:14 pm) What does the first part, "sat the two c-best options" mean? |
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Replying to: suvshopper4 (Feb 23, 2007 7:40 pm) My dealer set the two c-best options.
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 24, 2007 11:22 am) Talking about the vibration/ noise in RAV-4, here is a recent "guess" - you may want to look at it. (My 2006 V-6 4x4 does not have this problem.) Some of the 2006-2007 RAV-4s with the V-6 engines develop noise/ vibration problem while being driven in traffic. I was told that it can be traced back to the suspension of the exhaust/muffler system. The system can generate a "resonance" (vibration) as a summary result from engine rpm, transmission rpm and fuel pump rpm. I was told that if you stiffen the muffler by introducing an additional suspension point above the mufler (anchor point) the noise and vibration ceases (the muffler-exhaust assembly can not resonate because the harmonics will be out of sinc). I wrote to Toyota about it - they turned me away, because they do not accept technology suggestions from outsiders. Do you think this could be one of solutions for the noise and vibration discussed above? Could you please resubmit my suggestion to Toyota - you being one of their former employees - and tell them, if this is the right solution to the problem, I do not want any reward for it? If it works, it would be a great service for both, the loyal Toyota fans, and for the company, too. (I did not notice similar problems with our 4Runner V-8 4x4). Keep on writing! We all learn from you! =Andrew17
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Replying to: andrew17 (Feb 26, 2007 4:41 am) NOT...! In years past I have seen weights suspended near the rear of the tranny to remove vibration resonance. I suppose anything that stiffens the resinating structure would help. |
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 22, 2007 2:14 pm) The vibration is noticable when the temperature is above 50F in sunny weather and the air conditioner OFF. |
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Replying to: gregorylynn (Feb 13, 2007 1:22 pm) I thought you might be interested to hear an update on the knocking noise I had reported a few weeks back. The noise got progressively worse and my husband took it to the local Toyota place yesterday, and once again, a service mechanic drove with him and this time absolutely and unequivocally heard the knocking noise, exclaiming "well if they can't find the cause of THAT then there's a problem!" To cut a long story short, the noise is gone, and apparently it was a loose nut on the rear toe causing the toe rod (or whatever it is they call it) to knock against the exhaust system (I think????). The back left wheel was also badly out of alignment. I'm no mechanic but it seems to me that this noise started when I first got my tyres rotated, but the shop insists that the loose nut would have nothing to do with the tire rotation. In any case, the knocking is GONE and finally, I'm a happy camper. Thanks for all your help. Julie
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Replying to: hannahsmummy (Mar 02, 2007 10:36 am) As you did in this case, with a car or anything else mechanical, *always* trust your ears. You hear a non-normal sound, it is something to hunt down. Usually it is something easier to find! Cheers, Greg
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