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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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Re: Fix of Popping Noise in 2006 Steering Column /won't buy another Toyota [pudd04]
by jarek
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Jun 02, 2009 (12:47 am)
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Replying to: pudd04 (Jun 01, 2009 8:28 am)
There is Toyota's TSB for this issue (which I also have with my 2006 Rav4). Please visit:
http://www.rav4world.com/tsb/2008/T-SB-0318-08.pdf
You may need to register first with www.rav4world.com to get access to the file.
Download this, print it out and present document to the dealer. There should be no argument then.
jerr
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Re: Thud in steering. [sage3]
by jaija132
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Jun 08, 2009 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: sage3 (Oct 11, 2008 7:14 am)
i have 06 rav 4 2.4 liters , if is the same noise in the stering colum there are two intermiten stiring rods , toyota made a recall on the since 06 to 07 but the dealer isn't going to tell you , also there is a recall on the catalic converters , if when u take off fast and smell rotten eggs , they had to put two cat convertes on mine in less than 30.000 m if u have any questions e-mail me mao , boston
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Re: Fix of Popping Noise in 2006 Steering Column /won't buy another Toyota [jarek]
by gregorylynn
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Aug 26, 2009 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: jarek (Jun 02, 2009 12:47 am)
I just called my dealer, and they are checking to see if it will be covered as I am 4 months outside of the 3 year warranty. My concern is one of safety, and I emphasized this on the phone. Mechanically it is probably the u joints at the shafts, and for the problem to start at 30K+ miles and slowly grow worse means to me abnormal wear and tear at the joints, which would be a huge safety issue over time. Requires both shaft replacements per the TSB, which would indicate the dimensions were off in the originals causing more than normal stress on the joints. Says 1.5 hrs of time to do the repair, where the service rep initially said it was really expensive. I am going to call him on the 1.5 hr quote. I'll pay 1.5 hrs plus parts if I have to, to have piece of mind that the steering will not fail, especially since this is my wife's car. But first I am going to exhaust the Toyota dealer/factory angle.
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