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Re: radio display seems fixed - 3rd time is the charm [chungcal]
by raviola4
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Oct 06, 2008 (3:14 am)
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Replying to: chungcal (Oct 03, 2008 8:48 pm)
3rd Time was the charm for me as well. Not sure when you got your Rav, but mine was Feb. 2006. I've had 3rd unit now for over a year thru winter/summer weather etc. and so far so good. My beef is with Toyota only for continuing with same supplier of radio's. Obviously they have/had a problem. And with a 3rd unit for me and now yourself, obviously they didn't get it right the first time, second. yada yada yada.
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Re: Radio display distorted [dog]
by sidious6688
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Oct 23, 2008 (12:23 am)
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Replying to: dog (Aug 07, 2007 12:54 pm)
I've had the same lcd distortion problem (2007 RAV4 V^ Sport $ whhel drive, 12k miles). I've had the dealer replace the stereo (d disc chnager non JBL) 3 times to get this right. All replacements developed same problem quickly ecxept for the most recent. Its been good for 5 months or so. Negotiated additional next oil chnage for free for my hassle as well. The casue is dual: 1) sometimes radio has improper installation (2 wires reversed), additionally some radios are defective themselves. Insist on new radios until problem is permanently fixed. I'm a toyota fan, but Toyota should issue a TSB for this one.
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- #28 of 30
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Re: Radio display distorted [sidious6688]
by raviola4
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Oct 23, 2008 (3:26 am)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (Oct 23, 2008 12:23 am)
Actually there is a TSB on this radio mess. came out at least a year or so ago. I know it helped to have since early on i was at the mercy of this discussion board, and another one which had pictures showing problem display. Service acted as though i was screwed up and not the radio. Don't have #, on RAV4World.com (believe that's correct). They have alot of discussions and also TSB's out there for RAV4. Another one came in handy with early on hesitation problems i was having in my car (4 cyl). 2006 model. But fixed some time ago and it's been fine. Car runs great no complaints currently.
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- #29 of 30
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Radio Display Distorted/Doesn't work in hot weather
by carperson1
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Jan 09, 2009 (6:03 pm)
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I have a 2006 RAV4 and my radio doesn't always work. It seems to be related to hot weather. In the summer when it starts getting into the 90's the display panel just turns into a bunch of x's and sometimes, none of the buttons work. Have had a few other problems with this model--so won't be buying Toyota again.
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- #30 of 30
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Re: Radio Display Distorted/Doesn't work in hot weather [carperson1]
by raviola4
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Jan 12, 2009 (4:10 am)
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Replying to: carperson1 (Jan 09, 2009 6:03 pm)
Mine's a 2006 Rav4 as well. Had my radio replace twice. 3rd one seems fine no matter the weather (approx. 1.5 years now). Other than that Rav runs great. One problem early on it seemed to search for a gear or when passing or accelerating on merge/from stop etc. lacking any power. A TSB was out on this too and they fixed that problem. That was early on in 2006 so i'm sure if you had it would have been fixed by now. 23 mph local 28-30 on a trip. Can't complain. Actually would like to get a Venza, but, economy in toilet, so not anytime soon.
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