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Re: New FJ - got Questions about how it's running? [steve_]
by todd22
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Jun 05, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 22, 2006 9:06 am)
THE DEALER SAID I COULD SPRAY THE ENTIRE VEHICLE OUT. HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS? IS THERE ANYTHING I WOULD NEED TO REMOVE? THANKS
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- #26 of 44
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [codavis]
by ut2b
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Jun 30, 2007 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: codavis (Jun 05, 2007 11:56 am)
I have a vibration/shaking problem as well. Around 65mph my steering wheel starts to oscillate rapidly. Had my wheels balanced and it's still there. Brand new, never off road. Could it be a power steering issue?
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- #27 of 44
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [ut2b]
by codavis
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Jul 01, 2007 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: ut2b (Jun 30, 2007 6:15 pm)
We went with a package that had more attractive rims and the Pirelli tires. That is what the dealership blames the problem on and why they refuse to further check into it. Are your tires "after market" as well?
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- #28 of 44
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [codavis]
by ut2b
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Jul 01, 2007 (9:16 pm)
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Replying to: codavis (Jul 01, 2007 9:14 am)
Very interesting - I replaced all the original Dunlop tires with top of the line Pirelli Scorpions. Same rims. I looked at the Toyota Tech Service Bulletin for "steering flutter" on some Tacomas, Tundras, and Lexus (on this site). The problem seems to be with a control valve in the power steering unit which Toyta replaces under warranty on these vehicles. Looks like we're dealing with some combination of tire and steering factors. I plan to visit the dealer next week.
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- #29 of 44
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [ut2b]
by tlabarbera
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Jul 03, 2007 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: ut2b (Jul 01, 2007 9:16 pm)
I also have experience vibration at around 65mph. I had the dealer look into it twice and they refuse to make any more adjustments. I noticed the power steering is extremely sensitive and the vibration only occurs on asphalt with truck groves. That basically covers most of Jersey's Highways.
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- #30 of 44
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martinlee
by martinlee29
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Jul 04, 2007 (2:20 pm)
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Got my FJ Crusier in Feb 07 (4 wheel drive). I would like to comment about my gas mileage. Basic day to day all around driving (town and country) runs 19 to 20 mpg. What surprised me was my strictly interstate driving -- at 70 mph (New Orleans and back roughly 200 miles) 26 mpg heavy. At 65 mph 28mpg heavy and at 60 mph 32 mpg heavy and that is no bull.
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [ut2b]
by agarcia
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Aug 26, 2007 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: ut2b (Jul 01, 2007 9:16 pm)
so what happened? i am verry intrested in finding out if tey where able to fix or problem wth steering wheel saking between 60mph and 70mph. i have the same exat problem since the day i bought it brand new after 1st visit they balanced wheels , 2nd visit to dealer they replaced both front tires
and problem whent away fo 3 days then returned. i ave factory dunlops. well i am scheduled for 3rd visit next week and considering the lemon law buy back option if problem persists. i love my truck otherwise and would buy a second one if needed. let me know if they fond te fix for our fj cruiser. thank.... 
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [agarcia]
by jimirl
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Aug 31, 2007 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: agarcia (Aug 26, 2007 7:20 am)
I have had my FJ for a month now and I have experienced zero wheel shake at any speed. I ahve been as fast as 85 on the highway and it has been very smooth. Especially since i was expecting such a serious truck to feel more "truckish" especially at high speeds. I would guess it is a tire or rim defect you are experiencing. I also have a friend and a coworker that recently bought new cruisers and they have not had a problem either. I know there was a tire recall on certain tire types being installed. Something to look into.
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Re: FJ Cruiser Problems [jimirl]
by francois4
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Sep 03, 2007 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: jimirl (Aug 31, 2007 8:11 am)
We bought FJ in July 2006 & have shaking problems on highways at various speeds. Also having problems with steering - always feel like have to correct steering like being windblown - even when no wind. Have had 2 alignments at Toyota - latest one rep said will always have to have alignment after off-roading. When I questioned him why an off-road vehicle would need alignment after every offroading, he said its because the vehicle is also designed for a nice highway ride.
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- #34 of 44
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fj traction control
by zac6
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Jan 15, 2008 (8:20 am)
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i love my fj but i HATE the traction control!
i have a 4wd w/locking rear diff but i want to be able to spin the tires!
how can i turn it off?
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