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#25 of 31 Re: Uncomfortable Armrests [pqp3] by ateixeira

Jan 14, 2010 (8:06 am)

Replying to: pqp3 (Jan 14, 2010 6:44 am)
No, but I think model year 2006 was the last year that did that. You may want to check a junk yard for a total wreck, I don't think the interior colors changed.

#26 of 31 2003 Sienna Tramission Shift Handle Broken by maverick10011

Nov 14, 2012 (7:34 am)

#27 of 31 2003 Sienna Tramission Shift Handle Broken by maverick10011

Nov 14, 2012 (7:34 am)

I just have experience with my 2003 Sienna with only 58000 miles. After reversing from the parking space, I switched the gear shifter to Drive (D) position and experienced the handle was broken and the gear locked up in the Drive position. I could manage to drive home as normal, approx. 15 miles without any difficulties.
 
I towed the car to a local dealer and found out the clever, P/N 3305508011, was broken. I believe the clever is made from aluminum casting and failed very clean a straight across its cross section (I have a photo at the broken aluminum casting part while the clever was in its place and still attached to the assembly). Instead of replacing the clever, the dealer has asked me to replace with the whole steering column assembly for $819.00 as a used part and warranty for 6 months. I requested the dealer to give me estimate to replace the broken clever. The dealer gave me an estimate for $619 for replacing the clever P/N 3305508011 ($98.12) and shaft P/N 3350108011 ($101.51) with the labor hours of 3.7 hours. However, the dealer said that if replacing the clever and the shaft, the problem cannot fix and I cannot even drive the car.
 
I have the following questions and would like to seek your advises:
 
1.) Why can't my car fix after replacing the broken clever and the shaft? Why it takes 3.7 hours to replace the broken clever that is visible from outside and appears it does not need a lot of effort and it is readily to remove and replace the broken clever?
 
2.) Why do I need to replace the whole column assembly with a used assembly for $819 (= $350 for the used column asssembly and 4 labor hours)? How reliable is the used steering column? Why it takes 4 hours to replace the column assembly?
 
3.) What can I do?
 
Thanks

#28 of 31 Creative clutter? by steve_ HOST

Dec 19, 2012 (5:59 pm)

A reporter is looking for any drivers out there who can discuss the creative ways they've tried to keep their car clutter-free. There are so many gadgets, toys for kids, stuff for pets and other goods carried along in vehicles today, and he'd like to know how you manage or organize all these things inside your car. If you think you have helpful tips or ideas, please let us know at predmunds.com by Monday December 24th.

#29 of 31 Re: Creative clutter? [steve_] by fibber2

Dec 20, 2012 (5:53 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Dec 19, 2012 5:59 pm)
I tried banning my family (wife, kids, dog) from using our cars as a way of enforcing the 'clean up your damn mess' doctrine, but it didn't work. An uprising ensued, a caucus convened, and I was voted off the island.

#30 of 31 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE Power Seat Fuse by tbanks204

Apr 01, 2013 (12:23 pm)

#31 of 31 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE Power Seat Fuse by tbanks204

Apr 01, 2013 (12:23 pm)

Can someone tell me where the Front Power Seats Fuse(s) is located, the manual states it is on the drivers side under the dash, and is a 30 amp, but there is only one 30 amp fuse in that panel, and it is not the correct one. Thanks

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