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#50 of 61 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded by 30ford Jun 05, 2009 (11:40 am)
The mechanical fingers are like a spring with a plunger. Push on the plunger and out the end comes 3 or 4 fingers. When you release the fingers - once you have them position at the item yu want to pick up - the fingers close around the item and you can retract the entire tool. I'm not sure how you would position them, but they are flexible.
#51 of 61 Same problem plus 2 others by hellerfan Jul 16, 2009 (8:32 am)
My Toyota has refused to start mulitple times causing me to tow it to the dealership. The first couple of times, it seemed related to the alarm. They replaced the battery, saying that battery problems could cause the alarm to sound. After that, it wouldn't start again, and they started looking for electrical problems or anything that could drain the battery. They found nothing. The next time, I was at a gas station when the car refused to start. I towed it in, but it started at the dealership, so I took it home. Next, the "maint reqd" light came on, even though my oil change was only one month old. Also, the car was sluggish on accelaration. The dealership said the oil was fine, but the computer needed re-setting. They re-set the computer, but the maint reqd light has never gone off. Also, my brakes squeal a lot, and they keep telling me that they just need a little cleaning. They do that, and after about one day, they start squealing again. I thought that I had the only Toyota lemon ever. Now, I see that there is a systemic problem. I think Toyota needs a recall.
#52 of 61 Toyota RAV4 Battery and Electrical Problems by 30ford Jul 16, 2009 (8:57 am)
In theory a recall would probably make sense. However, I had a problem with my RAV4 and when "I" figured it out and took it in, I found out they knew of the problem but would not do a recall. They just handled the problem on a per customer basis. Meaning - if a customer didn't complain, they would bother with it. You might want to Google your problem and see if others out there have have a similar problem and what they did to get it corrected. That's how I got pointed in the right direction. Replies to this message: pem524 (Aug 27, 2009 5:05 pm)
#53 of 61 2006 RAV4- Is it a keeper? by renorav4 Aug 02, 2009 (4:24 pm)
I thought I was being smart when I bought a used 2006 RAV4 Limited because it was a "Toyota". Now I'm wondering if it's a keeper or if I should sell it FAST. I only got to drive it three days and it left me stranded at the gas station. For no apparent reason, it just wouldn't start. My husband tried to jump start it and the jumper cables started smoking. We ran to the store and bought a new battery and installed it. This let the car start, but then all the check engine lights came on and there was no acceleration. I had it towed to my mechanic and now I'm waiting to see what's next and how much it's going to cost. My 2006 RAV4 has 37k miles so it's not under warranty anymore. After reading this forum, I'm afraid I will have problems with my RAV forever. Has anyone worked through their problems and now they love their RAV? I'm thinking I should sell it before I get stranded again. Help!
#54 of 61 Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [tidester] by tautos Aug 05, 2009 (11:14 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jun 03, 2009 7:38 pm) Never had any problems with my Toyota. Toyotas have few if any issues and most problems are caused by their owners (where they park it, leaves (environment-dirt clogging), abuse,etc.). Their nearly perfect cars. Perhaps its the gas you use. Replies to this message: 30ford (Aug 05, 2009 12:04 pm)
#55 of 61 Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [tautos] by 30ford Aug 05, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: tautos (Aug 05, 2009 11:14 am) You're one of the lucky ones. I got mine new off the lot and when I put my Sirius radio in, they played dumb until I forced the issue. After they got the parts in, it only took them 15 minutes to get it squared away. I guess they have to try putting the buyers off (saves money??).
#56 of 61 running out of love for my 2nd RAV 4... by nazlym Aug 27, 2009 (8:57 am)
I am not sure if buying a new car and thinking you can rely on it is applicable to a RAV anymore for me. Bought mine in June 2008 (new) ...and having pretty bad luck. The biggest problem now - the car wont start occasionally. Apparantely, as of this June (09) the 2 rubber bands on the shift stick are preventign the car from starting bc the shift stick is not all the way in (2mm) and the car thinks it is in gear and wont start. I have always had a rubber band or two on my shift stick but now it is a problem. The dealership of course only figured this out on the 2nd try after the tow truck suggested it. Before that, the dealership kept testing the battery and telling me it's fine (which is what i told them when I brought it in the 1st time).   Other problem - low set idle point which send extra vibrations throught out the car and the dealership says they cannot do anything about the signals the computer sends to the idle point system (or whatever it is called).   I also had water leaking (pretty heavily) on my right foot while driving...aparently some tube got plugged up.......   I also had the horn go off wildely. The dealership put me through hell with fixing it and now 8 months later it is finally fixed.   SO, between the problems with the car and pain & difficulties from the dealership - I HAVE HAD IT and will be taking it further to Toyota, BBB, Consumer report!!!!!!!   1 piece of advice to the others who seem to have problems with RAVs > buy a honda   Cheers, Nazlym
#57 of 61 Re: Toyota RAV4 Battery and Electrical Problems [30ford] by pem524 Aug 27, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: 30ford (Jul 16, 2009 8:57 am) I was wondering what your problem was and how did you get it fixed? My Rav4 is a 2009 and I had it since April 2008, but all of a sudden it hasn't been starting. Same story as everyone else.
#58 of 61 Re: Toyota/Lexus NOT Battery problems - NOT solved at last? [ninac731] by donleske Nov 20, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: ninac731 (Nov 14, 2008 12:47 pm) I have a 2009 RAV4.... and I ALSO HAVE the same problem. Once a week or sometimes once in two weeks, the car just will NOT START. I bought this car new. I am also an ASE Certified Master Auto Mechanic, 59 years old and know my cars. This car is a Lemon, no joke. I had the same problem with a brand new 2006 Toyota Avalon bought at Toyota of Puyallup. ---- The service department cannot find the problem of course, BECAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS once in a week or two and they are unwilling to hold a car that long for diagnosis issues. I traded my other Toyota in because of this same issue, but did not think it would happen again. It did, and they are telling me that no one else has complained about this problem. --- Now I also own a web design company www.bciwire.com and I will most certainly create a website to collect such data and a Media Campaign to go along with it. Toyota does not care, it is most obvious. Will they care when enough people do not buy new Toyota cars???   Shame on Toyota for their poor service. Don / Tacoma WA Realtor Replies to this message: lizzie06 (Nov 21, 2009 8:42 am)
#59 of 61 Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [lizzie06] by donleske Nov 20, 2009 (11:31 am)
Replying to: lizzie06 (Jun 02, 2009 4:46 am) My 2009 RAV4 will NOT START once a week or sometimes in a two week period,, it can happen anywhere and the dealer cannot find out what the problem is. I have taked it to two Toyota dealers, one Titus-Will Toyota in Tacoma and the other to Toyota of Puyallup WA.... they act like I am a liar because they cannot find a trouble code. This also happend with my 2006 Toyota Avalon and I traded it in.... maybe is a conspiracy to get people to trade in their cars?   Don Leske in Tacoma WA Realtor / ASE Certifice Master Mechanic

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