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#25 of 61 Re: 2001 Rav4 starts but goes no where [bg617] by mtl2000 Oct 23, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: bg617 (Aug 18, 2008 6:25 am) I have a 2006 Rav V6. It wouldn't start this morning. I have no electronics on most indicator on the dash, except "Check Engine", "Oil", and the door indicator if I open the door. radio is on. It was raining last night. I am not sure if it short or other problem. I will try the tips here if I am got lucky.
#26 of 61 Re: Toyota/Lexus NOT Battery problems - NOT solved at last? [rkljajic] by ninac731 Nov 14, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: rkljajic (May 11, 2007 7:52 am) I have a 2008 RAV4 and i have been having starter problems for the past 3 months. i bought the car in april 2008. basically, it takes several tries before it starts (once every two weeks or so)... sometimes it takes up to 30-45 before it finally starts. I took it to the dealer and basically they can't do anything about it since it starts for them without any problems. They wanted to keep my car overnight/ weekend but questioned why i needed a a rental. I still have no answers. This a a major safety issue. i have a 15 month old and the chances of us getting stranded somewhere are too high because of this car. I bought a new car/ Toyota because of i wanted something i could count on. I should have stuck to Honda. I never had problems with them. Replies to this message: donleske (Nov 20, 2009 11:22 am) lizzie06 (Nov 21, 2009 8:42 am)
#27 of 61 2002 RAV4 Key starting problem by brewerb Jan 11, 2009 (10:17 am)
Bought a 2002 RAV4 automatic 2 weeks ago with 75,000 miles on it. Last night I had a friend move it using spare key. Several hours later when I went to start it, it would not start and the green lights behind the Drive, Reverse and Neutral lights on the dash (showing what gear you are in) flash while the key was inserted. Removed the battery cable for 5, then 30 minutes and it did the same thing. Now the keyless entry won't work either. Tried to start in neutral and park with same result. Lights, radio, etc. still work fine. The car just wont turn over (no noise whatsoever).   I felt it may be a problem with an anti-theft system, so I disconnected the battery cable hoping to reset the system. I tried both the spare and original key with no luck.   If anyone has any idea what my problem might be, please help or post an 800 number that I can call Toyota to ask about this.   Thanks! Replies to this message: wwest (Jan 11, 2009 10:55 am) brewerb (Jan 11, 2009 11:49 am)
#28 of 61 Re: 2002 RAV4 Key starting problem [brewerb] by wwest Jan 11, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: brewerb (Jan 11, 2009 10:17 am) Do you happen to have another "chipped" key on the same keyring...?? Replies to this message: brewerb (Jan 11, 2009 11:49 am)
#29 of 61 Re: 2002 RAV4 Key starting problem [wwest] by brewerb Jan 11, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: wwest (Jan 11, 2009 10:55 am) No, its the only car key on the ring. Only other keys are standard metal house keys.
#30 of 61 2008 rav4 Sports battery dead by vircliff May 08, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Gt probs w my brand new car n the mileage is only 24k n wr on our vacation, drinving d car and suddenly it stopped n everything inside r not working, found out battery dead instantly n tried to jumpstart for an hour,still not charging,end up taking the battery to autozone n same thing not charging, and of course buying a new battery as we hve to go back to los angeles from Oakland,CA.We hve 15k maintenance prior to our travel n everything r ok. A month after we got d car,we smell something s burnin n the car after drinving for an hour n d said, its normal n after all we got stock ion the street. Took the car to Toyota of Pasadena n d said,battery s ok n of course is ok coz its a brand new one n that i ran into a plastic container that's melted inside thats why is burnin,I said no...something is wrong with it,told me i can leave car for a week but d would nver gve me a loaner car. Stupid.....I bought a brand new car coz i dont wnt to be lft on the street but here end up in a dark. Anybody has d same problem w 2008 rav4 Sports?Am very angry and scarred for our safety.
#31 of 61 Sirius Radio Installation Problem by 30ford Jun 01, 2009 (5:33 am)
I bought and installed a Sirius radio in my RAV4 and immediately noticed a whine that varied with the speed of the motor. I researched and was advise to 1) wire directly to the battery - DIDN'T WORK, 2) install Snap Choke Core from Radio Shack - DIDN'T WORK, and 3) install a PIE power noise filter - DIDN'T WORK. Yesterday, I got out and put the RAV4 nose to nose with my Explorer. I took the leads to the battery loose (from the RAV4) and made a jumper to the electrical system of the Explorer. Every combination of running an not running of the 2 vehicles was tried. NO whining noise. I appear to have an electrical problem in my RAV4. Any ideas???   From what I'e read from other folks listing here, Toyota has many different electrical problems. They sound like Mercedes and their electrical problems. I think our vehicles are getting extremely complex. Replies to this message: tidester (Jun 01, 2009 10:51 am)
#32 of 61 Re: Sirius Radio Installation Problem [30ford] by tidester HOST Jun 01, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: 30ford (Jun 01, 2009 5:33 am) From what you describe, I would guess that the source of the noise is your alternator and or battery with emphasis on "guess." When you run your RAV4 off your Explorer you seem to be getting adequate power so your RAV4 alternator is working without a load.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#33 of 61 Sirius Radio Installation Problem [30ford] by 30ford Jun 01, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Thanks for the reply "tidester". That's what I keep thinking. My wife and I got on the net and found a service bulliten from Toyota. It is TSB No. AU004-07. I only refer to it to prove that Toyota (including me) has a problem. Toyota initial fix is with the AUX cable. I'm not sure that's right. The big point is that Toyota will not tell you about the TSB unless you call their attention to it. Makes me nuts. The Service Rep. at the dealer wanted to charge me for trouble shooting time and to say the least, we didn't end up liking one another (HA). Anyway, the RAV4 is at the dealer and they can scratch their heads for a while. I'm giving them until Friday afternoon and then I need it back for a few days. The slots in Biloxi are calling me.   Thanks angain for your very fast reply. Replies to this message: tidester (Jun 01, 2009 2:28 pm) 30ford (Jun 03, 2009 2:03 pm)
#34 of 61 Re: Sirius Radio Installation Problem [30ford] by tidester HOST Jun 01, 2009 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: 30ford (Jun 01, 2009 12:23 pm) Do let us know what you find out!   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: 30ford (Jun 03, 2009 2:03 pm)

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