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#563 of 618 Re: Headlight problem? [mlingga] by wwest May 01, 2009 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: mlingga (May 01, 2009 9:15 am) The headlights in your Suburban are mounted quite a bit higher than your Avalon, so yes, they will have a greater low beam distance pattern by that measure. Check to see if the high beams on your Avalon are actually working. Lots of new cars have "bi-xenons", wherein the HID low beam "shade" is moved out of the way to give the high beam mode more distance.   You will also have, typically, a pair of normal halogen high beam bulbs that illuminate in parallel with the high beam mode of the bi-xenon.   The high beam beam bulbs are also often used at half voltage for greater distance DRLs. Operation of halogen bulbs at this low voltage will often reduce their lifecycle significantly so you might want to check to be sure that both bulbs are operating.   But yes, operating/driving at highway speeds, 60+ MPH, on only low beams can get a bit nerve racking, even scary.
#564 of 618 Headlight problem by doug3030 May 01, 2009 (2:55 pm)
My 2008 Av Limited has the same problem as indicated by others. I made a remark on the forum some time ago that when driving in the country, I had a difficult time picking up deer standing beside the road while in the bright mode and darn near impossible when using the dims. Seems the brights just don't reach out there to illuminate the road as they should. Change bulbs ? Suggestions? When I checked w/Toyota dealer they commented, "Normal". Replies to this message: mlingga (May 03, 2009 7:59 am) mlingga (Jul 25, 2009 11:01 am)
#565 of 618 Re: Headlight problem [doug3030] by mlingga May 03, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: doug3030 (May 01, 2009 2:55 pm) Doug: sounds like we're both complaining about the same problem. I was afraid of just what you said, that if I took it to the dealer they'd just say "that's the way they all are." That's why I'm hoping someone with an Av Limited will take the time to measure the throw distance on their low beams, If not, maybe I'll try to talk the dealer into letting me see the throw distance on a Limited on their lot and see if it's equally miserable.   I'll say again, that 30 feet of throw is way inadequate. I'm talking about overdriving the headlights not at 60 mph, but at 30 mph! Replies to this message: mlingga (Jul 25, 2009 11:01 am)
#566 of 618 Re: Question on miles per gallon display [pasqvinc] by gilseidman May 06, 2009 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: pasqvinc (Feb 27, 2009 6:27 pm) I think it depends on your average speed when you are driving. My MPG display on my 2008 Avalon Limited, is in the twenties when I fill up and my average speed is 25-30 mph until I hit a highway. When I put it in automatic cruise control on the highway and set it at 62mph, the mpg display gradually increases and has reached 35.2 mph after about an hour of driving nonstop. When I fill the tank on the highway, my actual mileage is 35.1 miles to the gallon. It does not get any better than that.The MPG range has never been over 385 miles but that is not a factor for me. On the way back, my mileage never exceeds 33.2 mpg driving under the same conditions.
#567 of 618 Re: Keyless Remotes [TheHopper] by jennifer26 May 08, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: TheHopper (Dec 08, 2008 7:16 am) Did you ever find out what the problem was? I have one that is doing the very same thing.   Thanks
#568 of 618 Disabling Traction Control by stoneybroke Jun 08, 2009 (5:24 pm)
I just purchased a new 2008 Touring with VSC and TRAC. I think the VSC is a great idea, but the TRAC system is really poor, in that there is no way to spin your way out of a really low traction situation. Is there any way to temporarily disable the TRAC system? Replies to this message: tjc78 (Jun 09, 2009 3:43 am) stoneybroke (Jun 09, 2009 5:28 pm) tjc78 (Jun 10, 2009 3:20 am)
#569 of 618 Re: Disabling Traction Control [stoneybroke] by tjc78 Jun 09, 2009 (3:43 am)
Replying to: stoneybroke (Jun 08, 2009 5:24 pm) This worked on my '06 XLS. Info from an earlier forum post.   Needs to be done within 30 seconds.    1. Make sure the car is in Park and the parking brake is disengaged before you start the car. 2. Start the engine. 3. Engage the parking brake. 4. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release. 5. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release. 6. Disengage the parking brake. 7. Fully depress and hold down the brake pedal. 8. Engage the parking brake, then disengage it (while holding down the brake pedal). 9. Engage the parking brake, then disengage it (while holding down the brake pedal). 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Engage the parking brake. 12. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release. 13. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release.   After this the VSC/TRAC lights will light on the dash. Of course you can also pull the wires off a sensor under the hood to cause a CEL which would also disable the TRAC/VSC Replies to this message: stoneybroke (Jun 09, 2009 5:28 pm) tjc78 (Jun 10, 2009 3:20 am)
#570 of 618 Re: Disabling Traction Control [tjc78] by stoneybroke Jun 09, 2009 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: tjc78 (Jun 09, 2009 3:43 am) Can you tell me where the sensor is located? Replies to this message: tjc78 (Jun 10, 2009 3:20 am)
#571 of 618 Re: Disabling Traction Control [stoneybroke] by tjc78 Jun 10, 2009 (3:20 am)
Replying to: stoneybroke (Jun 09, 2009 5:28 pm) You can pull the MAF on the air box that should do the trick.... however I strongly suggest you just use the commands above. They do work (and less effort than getting out of the car and fumbling under the hood, also, it doesn't trip the check engine light) Any check engine light condition disables the TRAC/VSC that is why pulling a sensor wire works. What I did when I had my '06 was to keep a copy in the glovebox in case I had to disable it. After 3 years I never used it other than to test the commands.
#572 of 618 Car Bra by doug3030 Jun 29, 2009 (10:15 am)

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