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Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [Thinkinghard]
by acemechanic
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Apr 18, 2009 (9:28 pm)
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Replying to: Thinkinghard (Apr 17, 2009 5:02 pm)
Is that the only time that you hear the "flowing fluid" noise? The noise that you heard could be the vents opening - does the vehicle have automatic climate control? You can identify this function by looking at the control panel. If the control panel has an "auto" button, it has auto climate control. Towing the vehicle will not affect the air conditioning system. At this point, your best bet is to take the vehicle to a dealership for inspection. The Air Conditioning system is covered by your Basic Warranty (36 months/36,000 miles)
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Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [mark19]
by Thinkinghard
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Apr 19, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: mark19 (Apr 17, 2009 10:06 pm)
Thanks for your comments.That makes sense to me.
Just a bit sad that the car only has 2200 miles on it....
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Re: Noises in Air Conditioner in Rav4 2009 [acemechanic]
by Thinkinghard
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Apr 19, 2009 (12:32 pm)
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Replying to: acemechanic (Apr 18, 2009 9:28 pm)
Thanks for your input
The noise could only be head when I turned on the air-conditioner. My vehicle does not have auto-climate control function....
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rav4
by mrnice1
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Apr 19, 2009 (9:22 pm)
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I want to buy 2009 rav4 ,v-6,FWD limited , but i'm told that they are not sold in New York state and 4x4 is only sold in limited trim. Why is that?And can i buy it in another state where fwd limited trim is sold?
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Re: rav4 [mrnice1]
by wwest
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Apr 20, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: mrnice1 (Apr 19, 2009 9:22 pm)
FWD vehicles, especially those with "surplus" engine power, are patently UNSAFE in the wintertime conditions you will oftentime encounter in your area. There is also the inverse effect that I once encountered trying to buy a F/awd Chrysler minivan in Memphis, not much market there. Had to trailer one in from Chicago.
Keep in mind that with FWD or F/awd when wheelspin/slip occurs due to the use of too much engine torque for conditions you have also lost, momentarily, directional control of the vehicle. That's why TC. Traction Control, is so quick acting and all encompassing on FWD or F/awd vehicle, traction MUST be regained quickly in order to reduce the potential for an accident due to loss of directional control.
So a fairly lightweight FWD RAV4 equipped with a V6 engine would tend to be substantially more dangerous than one with F/awd or even with the I4.
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Re: rav4 [mrnice1]
by kkrtrek
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Apr 20, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: mrnice1 (Apr 19, 2009 9:22 pm)
What I ran into on the west coast (I'm in Oregon) was similar. We were not satisfied (to say the least) with the prices we were able to negotiate from in-state dealers, so we contacted dealers in California and Nevada. They were more accommodating, but claimed they were unable to get the specific 4-wheel drive model we wanted--that they were all being sent to the Northwest or elsewhere. I guess Toyota does this based on what they think will be most popular in different areas.
I *think* the RAVs are all 50-state compliant on emission standards, so I don't see why you could not buy one in another state. You have to work out sales taxes, though. Another solution would be to work with a dealer in finding one to be delivered in the future and swap it with one your dealer is scheduled to receive. I think this is pretty common. It might be difficult to find a dealer who is willing to do that, at least until you convince them you are not going to buy what they have on the lot.
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Re: FM Radio Reception Problem [jimd4]
by gjos
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May 02, 2009 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: jimd4 (Oct 10, 2006 2:27 pm)
I just bought a 2006 and I am dismayed at the poor FM radio reception. Your post mentioned an "insert" so wanted to find out what that is. Is it an upgraded radio or FM booster?
Thanks for your help
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removing beeps
by gjos
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May 10, 2009 (9:18 am)
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I am planning on paying $45 to a Toyota dealer to silence the beeps on my 2006 when I open or lock the car. I also want the seat belt beep silenced.
Has anyone had this done and are there other opportunities I should know about to modify the programming while my car is "under the scan"?
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Re: removing beeps [gjos]
by cbmorton
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May 11, 2009 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: gjos (May 10, 2009 9:18 am)
Depending on which trim level you have there are a number of settings that have to do with locks, lighting and climate control. I had a few changes made to the auto climate control settings on my Limited as well as the seat belt warning disable. Note that "disabling" the seat belt beeper doesn't disable it entirely, but it does change its duration to about six seconds.
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Re: Fix of Popping Noise in 2006 Steering Column /won't buy another Toyota [carperson1]
by pudd04
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Jun 01, 2009 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: carperson1 (Jan 09, 2009 1:18 pm)
Hey carperson1, i have the same exact problem. I reported them to NHTSA. You should do the same. They issued a recall in China for this problem too. I don't understand why they have to wait so long here. And i was pretty much told the same thing they told you. They wanted to change my rack and pinion as well! And you're right, i will tell all my friends never to get toyota again! They're not very helpful. Do me a favor, do the same thing i did and report them to www.nhtsa.gov.
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