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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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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [bob777]
by mterrell
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Jun 12, 2006 (4:22 am)
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Replying to: bob777 (Jun 11, 2006 5:59 am)
Thats what mine did although when I let up on the gas it down shifted. It has done it to me twice .Once was when it should have down shifted and the other from a dead stop. I talked to dealer service and they have not received complaints. Because mine did this from a start at a red light makes me think something is going on with the tps .Just dont seem very responsive. I have almost 3000 miles on it and now its not just a break in deal? is it?
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [mterrell]
by mterrell
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Jun 13, 2006 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: mterrell (Jun 12, 2006 4:22 am)
I have to say that going up to 89 octane has made a difference. Cost a little more but with the variable timing it make a noticeable difference.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [jimd4]
by bob777
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Jun 19, 2006 (2:59 am)
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Replying to: jimd4 (Jun 11, 2006 8:07 am)
The dealer does not want to deal with the situation. They want to blame it on how I drive and not the car. The National Highway Safety folks is an interesting thought. Have you done this before? If so, what happened?
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