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#748 of 768 Re: 2 tsbs actually [gregorylynn] by johan1 Sep 16, 2009 (9:37 am)
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? Replies to this message: gregorylynn (Sep 16, 2009 10:11 am) rsi (Sep 22, 2009 9:09 am) gregorylynn (Sep 22, 2009 4:33 pm)
#749 of 768 Re: 2 tsbs actually [johan1] by gregorylynn Sep 16, 2009 (10:11 am)
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. Replies to this message: rsi (Sep 22, 2009 9:09 am) gregorylynn (Sep 22, 2009 4:33 pm)
#750 of 768 Re: 2 tsbs actually [gregorylynn] by rsi Sep 22, 2009 (9:09 am)
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! Replies to this message: gregorylynn (Sep 22, 2009 4:33 pm)
#751 of 768 Re: 2 tsbs actually [rsi] by gregorylynn Sep 22, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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.
#752 of 768 Shop Manual by arloexl Oct 23, 2009 (10:32 am)
Anyone have website to get a good price on a shop manual for a 2007 Rav4? Replies to this message: steve_ (Oct 23, 2009 6:16 pm)
#753 of 768 Re: Shop Manual [arloexl] by steve_ HOST Oct 23, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: arloexl (Oct 23, 2009 10:32 am) eBay?   There's some stuff online but it can be hit or miss.
#755 of 768 What do I need to change the oil in a 2009 Rav4? by township75 Oct 24, 2009 (6:21 am)
Hi,   I am looking to do my first oil change on my 4cyl 2009 Rav4 Limited in about 1000 miles. I have been researching what I need to do, and about soiled myself when I learned the oil filters weren't the simple spin-on canister kinda.   Could you please tell me what types of tools and/or kits I need to do this. I have the 5 qrts of 5w-20, and I have a new filter, but it didn't have new o-rings. I also take it I need a special tool to take off the oil filter...where did you get yours, and if you have a part # please let me know.   Also, if you have any advice for making the process easy (besides going to a real mechanic), please let me know. Thanks!
#756 of 768 Rav4 4 2007 4wheel drive more driver leg room by samidog Oct 30, 2009 (6:46 pm)
Is there anyway to increase drivers leg room by moving the seat track back???? I need about 3-4 inches more leg room for leg comfort. Replies to this message: m327 (Nov 24, 2009 5:52 am)
#757 of 768 2010 V6 oil change by mililani1 Nov 01, 2009 (1:14 pm)
I recently purchased a 2010 V6 Limited. Love the car but I'm a little concerned about changing the oil since my other cars had a simple spin on filter. I found the instructions and torque values for the 4 cylinder oil change. Does anyone know if the V6 would be the same torque values as the four banger? Thanks. Replies to this message: acemechanic (Nov 01, 2009 7:49 pm) mililani1 (Nov 02, 2009 3:53 pm)

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