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83 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 5:03 AM
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Replying to: jfbohn (Nov 04, 2008 9:12 am) The other day, in a grocery parking lot, I tried to start the car and all of the lights flashed and I could not get FOB out. Waited and pressed power button and car powered off. Started again and it was fine. It seems that it had to recycle or something. Today, when starting I felt the brake push against me and the triangle flashed on for a moment. I pressed the power again with light touch on brake and it started. Seems many people have same or similar problem but no Toyota dealer seems to have ever heard of this! Anyone else with same problem? |
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Replying to: nw_viking (Feb 10, 2008 5:28 pm) !!!3 TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR A BULB!!! What are they going to do when something goes wrong on my car that is more complicated than a light bulb? It causes my head to hurt when I think about it. Incidentally, the armrest on the driver's door is broken under the upholstery. They removed the door panel to check it out. I had to return for the "factory man" to rule on the repair. They took the door panel off and examined it and said it was not covered by the warranty. They didn't put the panel on right and my triangular speaker fell off. The rear bumper cover is pooched out on the side and was never right from delivery. It is not clipped into the proper tab and is bowed out. I had to return when the "factory man" was in town again. The "factory man" ruled it was not covered since it was past the "adjustment period". It seems they are better at declining repairs than at actually repairing cars. I have never met, nor even seen the "factory man". I am not sure he even exists. Now, the coloring on the leather seat cover is coming off. I am concerned I will have to repeat the same kangaroo process. Arlington, TX. |
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There are HUGE differences between Toyota dealership service centers. Sounds like you got one like Gosch Auto in Hemet, CA. That's where I got my Prius. Great car, bad dealer to make many long stories short. |
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On the highway a couple months ago my super '04 gave a little jolt and the cruise control popped off and wouldn't reengage. The triangle with the exclamation point, the engine with the half circles around it, and the engine with "check" warning lights came on at the same time. I called a Toyota garage who said "bring it in", and hadn't heard of this before. I then called Toyota regional and asked them. The guy said "nothing important, it'll be okay next time you drive. Just a minor glitch." Whoa!. Next day the lights were still on, but the cruise control reengaged on the first try. After a few miles the three warning lights went off. Frugal me didn't bring the car in. Yesterday it happened again. However, this time both the cruise control AND the A/C compressor went off and stayed off. (Its 90 plus in Sacramento today). The fan kept fanning. All else is fine. Anybody heard of this one, and if "yes", what was the fix? |
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Replying to: birger (Feb 11, 2008 8:01 am) Several months passed, then one headlight failed. I tried to replace the bulb, but was surprised to find the female electrical connector had melted and fused together with the bulb itself. As a matter of fact, the wiring was melted back about an inch from the connector and the insulation was GONE. Since I was unable to "unplug" the bulb from the connector, I was dismayed to find that VW offered only a COMPLETE headlight ass'y ( $$$ ) as a replacement part for the melted wiring and connector. Fortunately, my experience as a M-B mechanic provided me with a safe and reasonable "way out". I ordered replacement connectors from the M-B parts department and repaired the melted wiring on BOTH headlights. I now have "normal", factory headlight bulbs back again in my VW and hope never to forget the lesson life has taught me concerning "super duper" replacement light bulbs. My '07 Prius ( pkg #6 ) came equipped w/HIDs and I have had to replace only 1 headlight bulb ( under warranty, 3 trips to the ?Service? Department ), so far. Incidentally, my 30yrs experience as a M-B mechanic also taught me that the ML  was, at the time, the very worst vehicle that M-B ever produced for sale in the US. That vehicle has been superceded by the W211 E-Class as the very, very worst Mercedes-Benz EVER produced for US clients/customers!
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I just bought a 2009 Prius (5/1/2009) and the controls on the steering wheel don't appear to be lighted. Is this correct? They look like they should light up based on the material that they're made of. I looked all through the manual and couldn't find anything on this. Thanks, Ken |
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Replying to: salwitz (May 07, 2009 7:26 am) It has to be pitch dark to see them. The dash lights are blindingly bright in comparison. I consider this a "shortage" that Toyota has given me due to the fact that they are so dim, they are hardly visible. With use, you will be able to hit the right button at night. It just take time to familiarize yourself with their placement. And if you have the Navi system, you can use voice commands for some of the features. Meanwhile, "practice makes perfect". I also consider the lack of a glovebox light(s) a "shortage". A rear dome light would have been nice. The lights in the bottom of the doors when they are open are nice, but perhaps lights in the dash vents was considered overkill. Armrest storage compartment light(s) must have been overkill too. I really like my Prius, but the "furnishings" and appointments are just a tad Spartan for me. But then it IS a gas mileage kinda car.
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Replying to: whitey9 (May 07, 2009 8:42 am)
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Is their anyone that has changed the High Beam on the left side and can explain how they gained access to the lamp? Thanks, Pete
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