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#39 of 48 Recall by buppers

Nov 18, 2009 (11:28 am)

I was told by Toyota that the Solara is not included in the floormat recall... that the problem does not exist on the Solara. Does anyone have different info?

#40 of 48 Bumpy Bumpy Ride by tsrrr

Nov 28, 2009 (6:55 pm)

About 2 weeks ago my new 2008 Solara had its first oil change by an independent mechanic. Immediately after I noticed the car was not driving as smoothly. The ride is now very bumpy and the engine runs louder. Anyone else experience this? I’m taking it back to the dealer to have it checked out.
 
Thanks all!

#41 of 48 Re: Bumpy Bumpy Ride [tsrrr] by crazedcommuter

Nov 29, 2009 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: tsrrr (Nov 28, 2009 6:55 pm)
Bumpy ride? Did the mechanic do anything with your tires? Maybe check the air pressure in your tires and check your oil level. Make sure the cap is reinstalled and oil levels are full. Also now is the time for winter gas. The extra additives can make your car run rough.

#42 of 48 Re: Bumpy Bumpy Ride [crazedcommuter] by tsrrr

Nov 29, 2009 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: crazedcommuter (Nov 29, 2009 4:10 pm)
Thanks crazedcommuter for replying, per my mechanic's receipt it says "check air pressure tires". I'm sure they checked the tires, but I don't know if they put more air into them. I'm making an appt tomorrow to take the car to the dealer to have it checked out. I'll let you know the outcome.
 
Thanks again!

#43 of 48 Re: solara front end hop [crazedcommuter] by gnat58

Jun 03, 2010 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: crazedcommuter (Jul 02, 2009 4:44 pm)
I have a new 2008 Toyota Solara which I bought last year as brand new. This car has 1400 miles total on it! A couple weeks ago I started to experience an intermittent intense vibration/shaking of the car at any speed. It first occurred on a road that I was moving about 35-40 mph. I slowed down and it was still a problem. It comes and goes with out any warning or know precipitator. I feel an intense vibration in the steering wheel and the entire front of the car. The rear view mirror vibrates so intensely I can not even see out of it.
My Toyota dealer has the car. They have claimed they have never heard of this issue. But I see here there is a TSB as well as many posts. Has anyone else experienced what I am experiencing. If so, what was the fix? According to the TSB it is the front end suspension. Has anyone had this issue, had the suspension fixed and did it/not resolve the shaking/vibrating?

#44 of 48 Vibration of Toyota Solara 2008 by gnat58

Jun 03, 2010 (12:32 pm)

I have a new 2008 Toyota Solara which I bought last year as brand new. This car has 1400 miles total on it! A couple weeks ago I started to experience an intermittent intense vibration/shaking of the car at any speed. It first occurred on a road that I was moving about 35-40 mph. I slowed down and it was still a problem. It comes and goes with out any warning or know precipitator. I feel an intense vibration in the steering wheel and the entire front of the car. The rear view mirror ivbrates so intensely I can not even see out of it. I also hear a loud roar/drum like noise when it vibrates.
My Toyota dealer has the car. They have claimed they have never heard of this issue. But I see here there is a TSB as well as many posts. Has anyone else experienced what I am experiencing. If so, what was the fix? According to the TSB it is the front end suspension. Has anyone had this issue, had the suspension fixed and did it/not resolve the shaking/vibrating?
Would really like to figure this out. Can anyone help me?

#45 of 48 Re: Vibration of Toyota Solara 2008 [gnat58] by arnoldx

Jun 03, 2010 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: gnat58 (Jun 03, 2010 12:32 pm)
my vibration is more like a"float/wheels not firmly planted on pavement" and comes at high speed---say above 60and .very noticable 65/75 and above---also car is not firm ? when going into curves /off ramps ,etc---
i was directed to a service bulletin issued to toyota dealers which i have at home/am away for another week or so--
but if you scroll thru the messages here you may find the reference---if not go to click and clack and check their site----i may have been given info there---
but your problem sounds like it's something other than what i experience---have not taken car to dealer so no idea what dealers do/or don't---driving my '95 camry---better ride---
if you don't find the service bulletin reference let me know and i'll try to find it in my email/files,etc---

#46 of 48 HID Headlight Problem Diagnostics - Toyota Solara by solaraman2003

Sep 04, 2011 (6:24 pm)

Hello,
 
I have a 2008 Toyota Solara SLEv6 with 41k miles.
 
The passenger side low-beam HID bulb is not working properly.
 
I'm a DOYer by nature and would like to diagnose and fix the problem myself.
 
From the little I was able to find on the internet on this, I cannot tell if it's going to be easy or hard to access the bulb(s) and/or ballast(s) and/or relay(s).
 
So, before I knock myself out trying to fumble with this on my own, I thought I'd check to see if anyone out there in Edmunds-land has had any experience with any of this.
 
First, the symptoms: When I turn the headlamps (HID) on, the passenger side bulb turns on for just a few seconds, and then turns off. It seems that when it is on for those few seconds, the intensity is lower than it should be. I can flick the lights off, then on again, and the same thing happens. It'll light up for just a few seconds.
 
I've already verified that the FUSES are all good. Each bulb has it's own dedicated fuse.
 
From that information, I don't know if it's the bulb, the ballast, or the relay?
 
Here are the steps I'd LIKE to take:
 
1) Swap the passenger/driver bulbs. If the DS fails, then I need a new bulb. FINIS!
2) Swap the PS/DS relays. If the DS fails, then I need a new relay. FINIS!
3) Swap the PS/DS ballasts. If the DS fails, then I need a new ballast. FINIS!
 
If, after all of that, the DS continues to work, then I probably have a wiring or connection problem and I'll have to (gulp) resort to bringing it to an "expert" to fix.
 
But I'm still not sure how easy or hard it might be to access ANY of these items - bulb, ballast, relay. I would imagine the relay is easily accessible, so perhaps I should start with that item.
 
I was able to easily open the plastic cover over the bulb housing. But I didn't attempt anything else since I have not seen any diagrams or videos or description on how to remove/install the bulb.
 
Any experiences you'd like to share will be helpful.
 
Thank you

#47 of 48 Re: HID Headlight Problem Diagnostics - Toyota Solara [solaraman2003] by ronfran7

Aug 25, 2012 (7:03 am)

Replying to: solaraman2003 (Sep 04, 2011 6:24 pm)
I have an 07 solara convertible with headlights that intermittently shut off. Did you find out what needed to be fixed? Any suggestions?

#48 of 48 Ticking Noise by rdking

Aug 23, 2012 (5:44 pm)

I started my wife's 2008 SLE Convertible the other day and noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine that I hadn't heard before. It lasted about a minute and then went away. The car has not been started in about a week because my wife was out of town. She is back now and has resumed her daily use of the car. So far no more ticking sounds. Could it have been valve or lifter noise because the oil had drained from the heads while sitting idle for a week or maybe some carbon or dirt on a valve that dislodged as the engine heated up? I will add that the car is serviced regularly and I checked the oil level to make sure it was at the mark and it was. Anybody else had this issue?

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