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#94 of 179 Re: 2004 Sienna Rear Heat Issue [dr_jem] by beekeeper2020

Dec 22, 2009 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: dr_jem (Nov 16, 2009 5:07 pm)
Hi guys,
 
I am 2005 Toyota Sienna owner. I have very low mileage less than 10,000 mile on this van. This summer, I had the front fan die on me. The fan will not turn on. The rear fan works without problem. Since it was just over 3 years old, I did not want to pay for the cost of fixing the AC fan or Heater fan problem. Today Dec 22, 2009, I finally spend an hour trying to figure out the problem. Guess what? The stupid heater relay! Since it had two of the same relays, I switched the relay to see which one was defective, Guess what? The front fan will work now. The back will not.
 
I looked at the part number; it is a Denso part, made in Tennessee.
 
Who should I blame on the failure? This relay should not break. I am so disappointed, I am seriously will think twice next time when I purchase a new car next time.
 
Knowing where it is made seems to matter a lot. I am buying a piece of garbage made in USA from Toyota!
 
Toyota! you better get your act together, the next time it happen, you will have 1 less customer!

#95 of 179 AC and Heater Relays by beekeeper2020

Dec 22, 2009 (3:43 pm)

Since the AC or the Heater fan relay cause so many people problems. This is a defects in material workmanship and quality control issue in Toyota USA. Toyota is hiring idiots doing their testing and adjustment of the electro mechanical relay. They need to fire that person running the Denso parts plant in Tennessee.
 
They need to do that SOON before the Toyota name and reputation go down the drain like you know what happen to GM and Chrysler.

#96 of 179 Re: AC and Heater Relays [beekeeper2020] by ateixeira

Dec 23, 2009 (10:24 am)

Replying to: beekeeper2020 (Dec 22, 2009 3:43 pm)
It's still the most reliable van out there.
 
Even if it is bad, it's less bad than any competitor.

#97 of 179 2010 Sienna LE - can I convert climate control to XLE digital sytle? by mhierhol

Dec 30, 2009 (4:27 pm)

I recently purchased a 2010 Sienna LE AWD. It has the manual climate control and interestingly enough, you cannot control the rear cabin temperature from the controls on the dash.
 
You actually have to reach over your shoulder and make an adjustment on the temperature control located above the left sliding door!!
 
My thought is, can I replace that controller with a digital controller from an XLE and it function correctly? Can I replace the one up front with a digital one as well?
 
It comes down to if the Sienna's all use a common wiring harness with certain wires unused on the lower end models.
 
Anyone with intimate knowledge of this system please chime in!
 
Thank you.
Mike

#98 of 179 When to change hoses? by oldnslo1

Jan 14, 2010 (9:23 pm)

My 2001 Sienna has 130k miles on it, and everything is fine. In past decades, common wisdom dictated changing water hoses every four years or so, and obviously, I've doubled that, and put a bunch of miles on to boot. I've had people tell me modern hose compounds make them last much longer, but I remain skeptical and am wondering if I should preemptively change them all out.
 
Any Toyota techs have advice?

#99 of 179 Re: When to change hoses? [oldnslo1] by wwest

Jan 15, 2010 (8:33 am)

Replying to: oldnslo1 (Jan 14, 2010 9:23 pm)
"...common wisdom dictated.."
 
No doubt "common wisdom" widely dispersed mostly by dealer service personnel/managers....

#100 of 179 No condensation water seen on the garage floor by crody

Jan 26, 2010 (7:59 pm)

The van is 2007 Sienna CE bought new in 2007. Never see condensation water on the garage floor after using AC . I can always see a puddle of water under a 2005 Camry after using AC. By the way, the van's AC is not very cold.
Can you see condensation water under your Sienna after using AC? Thanks.

#101 of 179 No condensation by gedgoudasl

Jan 27, 2010 (8:52 am)

Get a digital thermometer and check you AC temperature. Sitting still it should be in the 40's moving down the road will be about 40 degrees. Check on the dash vents. Likely you will find it 60 degrees or better. Low freon results in no condensation. With the numbers in hand your mechanic will have a better chance of solving your problem.

#102 of 179 Re: No condensation [gedgoudasl] by wwest

Jan 28, 2010 (11:57 am)

Replying to: gedgoudasl (Jan 27, 2010 8:52 am)
"...40's.."
 
Only on max heating and low blower speed when reheat/remix plenum internal airflow path is not active.
 
Most newer systems, certainly automatic climate controls, once the cabin is cooled to within a fairly narrow range of "setpoint", avoid discomforting the front passengers with outlet airflow that is TOO cold and dry.

#103 of 179 Heater only heats when moving by doelke

Feb 01, 2010 (10:07 am)

Here in Minnesota having heat is a good thing. I noticed this weekend that when I am sitting and idling the heater in the front does not blow warm air. As soon as I start moving, the air temperature coming out of the vents gets nice and warm.
 
This weekend I was sitting long enough that the engine temp guage climed well above the mid-point, (waiting for teenage daughter who was just going to be a "minute") so I know that the coolant was more than warm enough.
 
I often have the controls set to recirculate and am not sure if the same problem occurs when not in recirculate mode.
 
Since I get warm air once the van starts moving, I am assuming that the heater core isn't plugged and that the valve to the core must be open (or are those bad assumptions?)
 
This is a 2005 Sienna with 113k miles. Electronic dual controls from heat/cooling.
 
Any ideas?

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