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Re: Radio Malfunction [lovembad]
by cbmorton
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Nov 27, 2007 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: lovembad (Nov 27, 2007 8:30 am)
Toyota will fix it at no cost to you - the radio display problem is a known issue with RAV4s built between certain dates and there is an official service bulletin for a replacement radio. Some dealers seem to demand proof of the problem and others don't (mine didn't). If yours wants proof, take a picture the next time it happens or try another dealer.
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Re: Ride Quality [docmaas]
by cfreas1
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Nov 28, 2007 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: docmaas (Nov 27, 2007 11:30 am)
Thanks Mike. I checked the tire pressure this morning and all four tires were approximately 28-29 psi. I wonder if this amount of under pressure would cause the "springy" feeling?
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- #325 of 404
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Re: Ride Quality [cfreas1]
by docmaas
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Nov 28, 2007 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: cfreas1 (Nov 28, 2007 6:42 am)
I wouldn't think so. It is a bit low though so you might want to bring them up to about 32psi. Other than that I don't have an idea of what it might be.
Do you know about the rav4 forums? http://rav4world.com/forums/index.php
Check over there.
Best,
Mike
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- #326 of 404
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Re: Ride Quality [cfreas1]
by verdi942
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Nov 28, 2007 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: cfreas1 (Nov 28, 2007 6:42 am)
Mine came with about 26 lbs; an increase to 32 helped the mpg, but had little effect on the ride, which I find to be too jiggly on all but really smooth roads.
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- #327 of 404
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Re: Ride Quality [verdi942]
by cfreas1
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Nov 28, 2007 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 28, 2007 9:57 am)
Jiggly! Thats the feeling! It's as if the seat is on a spring. I don't get the feeling that the rest of the car is moving, just me. Even at a moderate stop, I feel like a bobble head doll for about four bobbles. They are small, but noticeable. And on newly paved roads, I feel a jiggle over every small undulation. It is probably something I just have to get accustomed.
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- #328 of 404
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Re: Ride Quality [cfreas1]
by verdi942
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Nov 28, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: cfreas1 (Nov 28, 2007 2:06 pm)
Yes, we'll both have to get used to the stiff "SUV" type ride. It's not a real SUV, as in, "truck based", but it does fail to damp out small bumps, just like, say, an Explorer. It also uses more gas than a vehicle of its size and weight should, IMHO. Still, I have to say, I like it a lot.
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- #329 of 404
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What's This?
by verdi942
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Nov 29, 2007 (8:42 am)
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On my 2007 RAV4 AWD, there are curved pieces of clear plastic glued on both rear doors, in the lower rear corners. Also on the body panels just to the rear of the doors. I only noticed them because of dirt trapped along their edges. Does anyone know what they are? Should I, or the dealer peel them off? Thanks for any help.
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Re: What's This? [verdi942]
by bdyment
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Nov 29, 2007 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 29, 2007 8:42 am)
Those are there to protect the paint from stone and sand chips from the wheels. They were installed at the factory. Best to leave them on.
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- #331 of 404
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Re: What's This? [bdyment]
by verdi942
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Nov 30, 2007 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: bdyment (Nov 29, 2007 1:45 pm)
Thanks for the info; although those plastic stick-on protectors are totally cheesy - why couldn't they have simply continued with the very effective "pebble-grain" stuff already sprayed on the rocker panels? GM and Ford do! Speaking of the paint, I'm finding my white Toyota paint to be VERY fragile! Every day I see minor scratches on the hood, doors, etc. There doesn't seem to be much of a protective clearcoat. I'm running out of touch-up paint! Is it just me or my car?
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- #332 of 404
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Re: What's This? [verdi942]
by 719b
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Nov 30, 2007 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: verdi942 (Nov 30, 2007 9:08 am)
just my thoughts and not based on any documentation.
for many years toyota and quality have been synonymous. ever since toyota has made an attempt to take over the #1 position in auto sales throughout the world, they have been neglecting quality and emphasizing quantity.
the more the output, the closer you get to the point of diminishing return... i think toyota has reached that point.
after reading the postings on this site and other automobile sites, i have never seen as many complaints about the annoying rattles, cheap paint, unknown engine noises, knocking in the steering column that toyota now has. there are many other complaints, but i think you get the point.
like i said this is just my opinion.
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