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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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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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Re: 2 tsbs actually [johan1]
by gregorylynn
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Sep 16, 2009 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: johan1 (Sep 16, 2009 9:37 am)
The intermediate shaft TSB applied to the symptom I was seeing. My car was slightly out of warranty at 38K miles  3.5 years, but I managed to get the service advisor to work with Toyota such that Toyota covered parts $500+ and I covered labor $196 total. I emphasized the safety issue. The other TSB is in the electric steering rack and if you are seeing it and are under warranty then get it done, as it extremely expensive. But it is not the same potential safety concern as the one I had addressed. The repair for me was done same day, 1.5 hrs of actual shop time. Personally I think it all should have been covered by Toyota, but I am happy they at least partially stepped up.
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Re: 2 tsbs actually [gregorylynn]
by rsi
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Sep 22, 2009 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: gregorylynn (Sep 16, 2009 10:11 am)
My wife has a 2007 RAV that I rarely drive. Back in May 08 I drove it, knock in the steering, took it to the dealer while still under warranty. They said they could not hear anything - all was normal. I was not aware of the TSB's at the time. I drive the RAV again this summer, knock is worse, now out of warranty. Bring the vehicle back to the dealer, they now acknowledge the knock but say "sorry - vehicle out of warranty, you have not had all you maintenance done here - we can't help you, repair will be about $700" Toyota Corporate listened very well then said " sorry out of warranty" I called around and talked to several service managers and finally found someone willing to do the right thing. TSB repair was completed for $300. Still way too much money to pay for an obvious design defect. Toyota's failure to stand behind their product has made this the last Toyota I will ever own!
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Re: 2 tsbs actually [rsi]
by gregorylynn
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Sep 22, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: rsi (Sep 22, 2009 9:09 am)
Yeah it is unfortunate a company that has a great rep in many ways continues to drop the ball on customer service and does not step up on an obvious factory defect/design flaw.
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Shop Manual
by arloexl
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Oct 23, 2009 (10:32 am)
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Anyone have website to get a good price on a shop manual for a 2007 Rav4?
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Re: Shop Manual [arloexl]
by steve_ HOST
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Oct 23, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: arloexl (Oct 23, 2009 10:32 am)
eBay?
There's some stuff online but it can be hit or miss.
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