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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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- #740 of 763
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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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- #741 of 763
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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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- #742 of 763
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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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- #744 of 763
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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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- #747 of 763
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2 tsbs actually
by gregorylynn
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Aug 26, 2009 (4:35 pm)
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So dealer called back and said there are 2 tsbs, one for the rack and one for the shafts. Taking it in to see which one it is. Joy. Gee thanks Toyota.
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Re: 2 tsbs actually [gregorylynn]
by johan1
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Sep 16, 2009 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: gregorylynn (Aug 26, 2009 4:35 pm)
So, what was the result? The dealer agreed to pay for it or it had to be from your own pocket? And the two TSB were applied?
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