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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777]
by mikenew2
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May 08, 2006 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 08, 2006 4:21 pm)
I have not had any particularly hard braking incidents, knock on wood, so I can't speak to it. But I will pay attention if it happens. Not looking forward to what my dealership will say about the transmission and throttle issue...  ???
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [mikenew2]
by bob777
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May 09, 2006 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: mikenew2 (May 08, 2006 11:58 pm)
My dealer told me I needed to learn to drive a Toyota and learn how to avoid these situations. I'm taking it to another dealer, but I doubt they will admit anything until there is an accident and they have to by court order.
The break issue happened early on. They have gotten better with additional miles and I would say they are satisfactory now. May have been an issue with new pads.
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Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive.
by fsmmcsi
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May 09, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 09, 2006 12:24 pm)
Is this the same problem as people are having with the Avalons? I notice that both models have a 5-speed automatic transmission, while the Camry has a 6-speed unit.
I have decided to rent one for an extended test drive, and have discovered that some Toyota dealers rent new models. Toyota's vehicle rental web site even promotes rentals for such extended test drives.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [fsmmcsi]
by bob777
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May 20, 2006 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: fsmmcsi (May 09, 2006 6:44 pm)
I would not be surprised, but I don't know. Renting one is a great idea. I wish I would have thought of that.
My brother in law has an 06 Avalon and he has no issues with it.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [bob777]
by mterrell
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May 26, 2006 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 20, 2006 6:08 pm)
I bought the 2006 base 2wd and I have noticed a lag in exceleration and brake fade. Seems that its got better now that it has about 1600 miles on it. So maybe it a break in thing with this suv . The lag could be a problem though I have notice that a little more when the ac is on and the car is cold . You dont want to trust it for a quick take off. If it continues it will be take to be serviced.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [mterrell]
by mterrell
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Jun 08, 2006 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: mterrell (May 26, 2006 7:12 am)
Well love the car! hate the the hesitation when you need power to pass or get out of the way. seems "there could be not always" a 3 or 4 second delay in down shifting from overdrive (D). Its is either the TPS or a trans relay. Has any one else notice this problem?
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [mterrell]
by lir
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Jun 08, 2006 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: mterrell (Jun 08, 2006 7:11 am)
I have the 4 cylinder and haven't experienced that, but my friend has the V6 and is having that same problem. I also read people having that same problem in another forum. Looks like it can happen to 4 or 6 cylinder RAV4's.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [lir]
by petl
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Jun 08, 2006 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: lir (Jun 08, 2006 2:57 pm)
I'll be blunt. I don't believe there is a 4 second delay.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [petl]
by bob777
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Jun 11, 2006 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: petl (Jun 08, 2006 3:45 pm)
When it first happened to me I was pulling out of a lane of traffic heading aross two lanes for an exit. The delay seemed longer than a couple of seconds to me and 4 is not out of the question. In fact it never did downshift that time, even with my entire weight/strength pressing the accelerator to the floor.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [bob777]
by jimd4
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Jun 11, 2006 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: bob777 (Jun 11, 2006 5:59 am)
I would think that is a real hazard and you should have a serious talk with your dealer if not with the National Highway Safety guys
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