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#60 of 100 Re: 2006 Avalon cranks but won't start - HELP! [rbarbot] by gomst1 Nov 16, 2006 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: rbarbot (Nov 11, 2006 12:55 pm) I work for another Japanese car dealership (not toyota)as an Auto Tech. Our new vehicles equipped with Smart Keyless Remote does go to sleep mode when left on the vehicle that's why I was thinking that you might have the same system as ours.
#61 of 100 Re: 2006 Avalon cranks but won't start - HELP! [rbarbot] by ski1003 Nov 23, 2006 (5:05 am)
Replying to: rbarbot (Nov 11, 2006 12:55 pm) I haven't had a problem with the same starting issue in a couple of weeks. This past week, it happended 4 or 5 times. In one day, it happended 3 separte times. I have tried all kinds of solutions (keeping keys out of ignition, change key to spare key, reported many time to Toyata, etc.) with no results. It's crazy for a 30,000 car to react this way!! Let me know how you are doing in your search for a correction. Replies to this message: rbarbot (Nov 28, 2006 6:42 pm)
#62 of 100 Re: 2006 Avalon cranks but won't start - HELP! [ski1003] by rbarbot Nov 28, 2006 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: ski1003 (Nov 23, 2006 5:05 am) I've submitted a claim form for arbitration requesting that the vehicle be repurchased. If successful, I will get a Limited with keyless ignition to aleviate fears of a repeat. I will keep you updated. I believe there is a problem with the engine immobilizer and/or ECU malfunctioning. Unfortunately, there is not an error code indicated and Toyota won't replace parts without a diagnosis.
#63 of 100 1996 Avalon won't START!!! by r0scoe Dec 03, 2006 (1:09 pm)
hello, i'm new to the forum. Been tryin to search on the internet to find a solution, no luck yet. Hopefully someone in here will be able to help me.   Problem: My car makes ONE click sound everytime i try to turn ignition. I try it several times before i get lucky and the car starts. I figure that since it did that, I could do it for a while until i had time to check it out and see what's wrong with it. but the other day, i started the car again, but this time it won't start. the battery is good, all the lights are on, alternator is good. only thing i could think of is starter or bad connection. BUT what's weird about this problem is that NOW it has this other noise where it sounds like something is rotating kind of like a wheel when i try to turn the ignition. I have no idea what that is and it only happened yesterday and now today it doesn't start. Can some1 help me???? Thanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 03, 2006 4:06 pm) r0scoe (Dec 09, 2006 7:46 am) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2006 9:18 am)
#64 of 100 Re: 1996 Avalon won't START!!! [r0scoe] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 03, 2006 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: r0scoe (Dec 03, 2006 1:09 pm) This does sound like a starter motor issue. The sound you here might be the starter "motoring", that is, spinning like a motor but not throwing the starter gear into the flywheel. So I'd say starter solenoid is your issue. Replies to this message: r0scoe (Dec 09, 2006 7:46 am) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2006 9:18 am)
#65 of 100 Re: 1996 Avalon won't START!!! [Mr_Shiftright] by r0scoe Dec 09, 2006 (7:46 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 03, 2006 4:06 pm) thanks for the advice.. i will remove the starter and check it out.. i just hope that there isn't any damage to my flywheel.. thanks again Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 09, 2006 9:18 am)
#66 of 100 Re: 1996 Avalon won't START!!! [r0scoe] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 09, 2006 (9:18 am)
Replying to: r0scoe (Dec 09, 2006 7:46 am) I doubt it.
#67 of 100 I'm so stupid... by rpfingsten Dec 09, 2006 (1:51 pm)
Ok..leave work the other night, jump in my 07 xls, throw the key in the ignition and nothing... not that it wouldnt fire... the key wouldnt even turn.. cleaned the key, tried again, nothing.. had the wife bring spare key, same result, nothing..end up leaving the car at work overnight. next morning I call my local toyota dealership and the service manager says they'll have to tow it in..later in the day still waiting for the tow so I call the dealership again, only this time I get a different person in the serv. dept. he asks me whats the problem, I tell him and he kinda laughs and then asks, "is the steering wheel locked".. I go out to my car, jiggle the steering wheel and she fires rightup.. glad it was nothing, but sure wish the service dept manager had told me to check that...but then again, they wouldnt have been able to charge Toyota for even a "diagnostics charge" if I get it resolved out on the street... sure appreciated the second service dept. guy... So I've learned 2 things in the last 6 months... when the key wont turn, check the steering wheel, and on my wifes 06 Envoy, when the engine light comes on, check the gas cap.. her gmc has been in the shop 4 times since we bought it march all because of the same thing... finally they put a new gas cap on last week. FINALLY.   Roland
#68 of 100 Re: 2006 Avalon cranks but won't start - UPATE by rbarbot Jan 04, 2007 (8:28 am)
Replying to: rbarbot (Nov 10, 2006 8:51 am) UPDATE:   Had the arbitration hearing yesterday at my Toyota dealership. It was quite the experience. Actually, It was less adversarial that I expected. Anyone considering doing this and selecting an ORAL hearing should be prepared to deliver their case via a thorough oral presentation. The company rep then gives his side of the case. Personally, I was not impressed with Toyota's position or with their representative's delivery. The arbitrator only asked a few followup questions to clarify some details. For the most part, the only people who talk are the customer and the company rep. The arbitrator mostly listens and takes notes. The arbitrator was very hard to read and showed only glimpses of body language. I got a few nods that seemed positive but not having gotten any results yet, I can't say if my observations were accurate or not.   I generally hate oral presentations, but I'm pretty happy with myself on this one. I did my homework beforehand, took a lot of notes, and am confident in my recollection of details.   If I can give anyone advice on doing this: Do NOT select an oral hearing if you are not confident in your speaking abilities. Select a teleconference or documents only hearing instead. I'd be more than share more details to anyone who has an interest. I wish there had been more information out there on this for me.   I'll UPDATE you again when I get a result, supposedly within 10 days. Replies to this message: ski1003 (Jan 05, 2007 1:45 pm) rbarbot (Jan 05, 2007 3:34 pm)
#69 of 100 Re: 2006 Avalon cranks but won't start - UPATE [rbarbot] by ski1003 Jan 05, 2007 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: rbarbot (Jan 04, 2007 8:28 am) I'm sure that you presented your case well but was there any discussion on their part in regards to "why" this hard starting occurs? Was this arbitration being held to discuss your dissatisfaction with the car and getting a replacement or just trying to find out why this problem occurs?   Keep in touch. Replies to this message: rbarbot (Jan 05, 2007 3:34 pm)

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