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Toyota RAV4 Battery and Electrical Problems

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#79 of 132 Re: 2006 RAV4 Starting Problem [mandyl] by schatz313

Aug 25, 2010 (7:11 am)

Replying to: mandyl (Jul 19, 2010 5:39 pm)
mandyl or janyboy - have you gotten your issue resolved? 3 weeks ago I started having the EXACT same problem. When my car sits for more than 8 or so hours, most times I get into it and try to start it it cranks for an extra 2-5 seconds before it finally catches and starts. I had it in for oil change 2 weeks ago and they couldn't recreate the problem. Sunday I brought it to dealer and told them not to touch until late Monday for best chance at recreating the problem and of course they said it worked just fine for them Monday afternoon, so they didn't do anything. I don't think it has to do with that TSB about the neutral start switch because it's not a "no crank" situation. They tested the battery when I had it in 2 weeks ago and said it's a little low, but that shouldn't be causing the crank problem. Someone mentioned possibly pressure in the fuel lines to me as well. Any thoughts or solutions you've found? Thanks!

#80 of 132 Re: Toyota/Lexus NOT Battery problems - NOT solved at last? [lizzie06] by schatz313

Aug 25, 2010 (7:30 am)

Replying to: lizzie06 (Nov 21, 2009 9:42 am)
lizzie, check this out. Maybe it should be extended to cover Rav4's as well, huh? http://motorcrave.com/another-million-deep-toyota-recall-on-the-way/8819/
 
I'm having starter issues with my 2006 currently and am getting nowhere with answers either.

#81 of 132 Re: 2006 RAV4 Starting Problem [schatz313] by junebug1701

Aug 25, 2010 (11:13 am)

Replying to: schatz313 (Aug 25, 2010 7:11 am)
You need to bite the bullet and install a new battery. If they tested it and it was "a little low", that means the battery is on its way out. The original Toyota battery has a typical life span of 3 years--if you can squeeze 4 out of it you're doing good. Spend the $75-85 on a new battery and I'm almost certain it will solve your problem.

#82 of 132 Rav 4 Speed Sensor by alisterb

Sep 02, 2010 (8:47 am)

I have a 1996 Rav4 - Whenever the speedometer stops working, the O/D light flashes and the transmission acts up

#83 of 132 Re: Rav 4 Speed Sensor [alisterb] by junebug1701

Sep 02, 2010 (10:08 am)

Replying to: alisterb (Sep 02, 2010 8:47 am)
Check your VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) located somewhere on the transmission and either fix the wiring or replace the sensor as necessary.

#84 of 132 Re: 2006 RAV4 Starting Problem [schatz313] by mandyl

Sep 06, 2010 (9:23 am)

Replying to: schatz313 (Aug 25, 2010 7:11 am)
I have not been able to find the solution. I just took it back in for an oil change and didn't say anything hoping that it would be asked of me. I asked how the battery tested and before I even said a thing about the starting issue, the technician asked, "why, are you having starting issues?" I said yes and all they could tell me was that until they can recreate it, they cannot diagnose it. The last technician thought it was a pressure issues in the fuel line as well, but again they cannot do anything about it until they recreate the situation. I don't understand how it isn't doing it for them, as it is about every time that it starts this way now. Frustrating, because it is starting like it has 200,000 miles on it when it only has 50K. I will keep you posted and let me know if you hear anything more. thanks!

#85 of 132 Re: 2006 RAV4 Starting Problem [mandyl] by junebug1701

Sep 06, 2010 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: mandyl (Sep 06, 2010 9:23 am)
Mandy, I urge you to replace the battery. The original battery only lasts 2 or 3 years, and the RAV4 is heavily dependent on the battery because the electric power steering uses a lot of electrical power. One day real soon your battery is just going to die leaving you stranded without warning. If you do manage to get it jumped off, it might start and run but your power steering will be cutting in and out making it unsafe to drive. Replacing a battery is no big deal. Get an Everstart from Wal-Mart for 75 bucks and they will install it for free. Problem solved.

#86 of 132 Lights on, nobody home by torchlite

Sep 28, 2010 (5:30 am)

This morning at 5:45 am, I am heading outside and notice headlights on...thinking it was my company car and that I had accidentally hit the key fob, I go outside to discover that it is my daughter's 2002 RAV4 - the headlights are on, but they were definitely not on when we went to bed last night. Naturally, I checked both the headlight switch and the fog light switch and both were off - the lights continued to burn. I cranked it up with no problem (we put in a new battery early summer). I thought if I disconnected the battery that might do something (okay, I'm not really a car guy). Upon reconnection, the lights were still on, but now the horn was blaring, everything was beeping, AND NOW the vehicle would not crank. I figured there is some code that must be entered via the radio or something. Anybody got any suggestions on (1) resetting the vehicle and (2) what the issue is with the lights?

#87 of 132 Love Toyotas, including RAV4 by toyotalover54

Dec 27, 2010 (6:05 am)

My daughter has a 1997 RAV4 that has 178,000 miles on it and is still going strong. It is messy inside but that is her own habit, and is not due to defects of the car. As her father is a mechanic, she has done all the necessary maintenance on the car and to my knowledge, has experienced no serious problems. Perhaps it's because in 1997, the RAV4s were built better, but it is nice to know that the brand itself is not inherently bad.
 
I just recently bought a 2005 RAV4 and have had no problems, but have had it only a few months. Hopefully, it is a vehicle that is problem free. I do have a AAA membership and a cell phone, however, so maybe I can be worry free.
 
I have owned two long-running Corollas that never gave me ANY problems but I needed a larger, "taller" car for medical problems with arthritis, and since my daughter loves her car, went with this one. I've read nothing about any recalls for 2005. I hope I will not rue the day I bought it!

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