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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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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [bob777]
by jimd4
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Jun 19, 2006 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (Jun 19, 2006 2:59 am)
have never done the NHSI stuff. But if enough people write it will get attention.
But really, call the Toyota main number or write a letter describing your concerns. Let someone drive the car with you there and see if their style makes it drive different.
Work on your dealer. Take it too another dealer. On the RAV4W site there are similar complaints but low numbers of them.
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