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My brother inlaw was considering a Toyota until he found out about all these issues! "Toyota issued the largest recall in company history, affecting 3.8 million vehicles dating back to 2004". http://www.leftlanenews.com/a-closer-look-at-toyotas-sudden-acceleration-problem- - - .html They designed a car with out a kill switch and a poorly designed accelerator pedal, and then blame it on the car owner which installs a floormat and not aware of the 3 second kill delay? Not so "Smart" Here are some additional information about Toyota's quality and engineering practices: "Consumer groups are watching and If the allegations are correct that Toyota destroyed or withheld (electronic) data, it has the potential to reopen hundreds of Toyota rollover cases." http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2009-09-01-rollover-lawsuits-toyota_N.htm "Consumers saddled with sludge-clogged Toyota engines may soon get some help from the Japanese auto giant under the terms of a class-action lawsuit settlement that covers roughly3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles damaged by engine oil sludge." http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/toyota_sludge_settlement.html  jd
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 29, 2009 5:09 pm) #1 is .... #2 is ....
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 29, 2009 5:09 pm) I had a car 10+ years ago (not a Toyota) that caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck down because the mats did not have hooks. This can happen to any car that uses cheap aftermarket floormats and no hooks. Why do all the makers have the hooks for mats? Should everyone recall them because people are not smart enough to use the hooks and/or follow directions? The dumbing-down of America! The problem was the DEALER did not use the hooks, and they put a mat on top of another. Go after the dealer, not Toyota. But, whatever, tell him to buy a Chevy. I see you posted this in the Corolla section too - I guess he was interested in a Corolla too? |
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 29, 2009 5:09 pm) 
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I found this one from YouTube. Special thanks to the guy who shared this to Camry owners. OIL CHANGE
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Oct 27, 2009 8:45 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 29, 2009 5:44 pm) Good, GREAT idea that's been too long coming.... But frankly these new cars that do not use an ignition key probably do need a "kill switch"...!! |
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Replying to: camry2k5 (Oct 29, 2009 7:42 pm) In the Youtube video, the plastic tube was not used. Here's a more detailed procedure why the need for the tube during oil change. I found this from another forum and please save the pdf in your hard drive. Oil_Change --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- |
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 29, 2009 5:44 pm) An ignition key or (for Keyless ignition) a push button which will "immediately' shut off the Toyota's engine in case of a stuck accelerator pedal or malfunctioning computer controlled throttle. This "Kill Switch" will let you kill your Toyota before it ............................ fill in the blank. Toyota never ceases to amaze me on their crazy design practices, and the "Toyota can do no wrong" mentality. That oil filter change video on that Toyota Camry is a comedy! Most oil filters are 1 piece. This Toyota filter is in 4 pieces with a seperate filter paper, that's crazy! Also, it has an acceleration pedal that is so poorly designed, that it sticks, if you do not have the "perfect" floor mat! So, if the floor mat catches the accelerator pedal or computer controlled throttle malfunctions, the keyless start/stop feature cannot be enabled in a "WIDE OPEN THROTTLE" until it is held down for 3 seconds. In 3 seconds you can be at 45mph! How many seconds would it take you to figure this "3 second feature" out if you're in panic mode and accelerating towards 100mph!? Toyota designed a modern "Christine", not just one! .... 3.8 Million! (Christine is a horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1983. It tells the story of a vintage automobile apparently possessed by supernatural forces.) Seriously, people are getting killed in Toyota acceleration problem cars, it's a Toyota problem. jd
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Oct 30, 2009 2:16 pm) Has happened to me twice in the past ~10 years. First was in a new Mazda Miata test drive. The dealer had installed a protective floor mat which slipped forward under the brake pedal but over the gas pedal. The second was just 2 or 3 years ago and again in a Mazda but this time in a rented minivan. The floor mats were not secured and the same thing happened, step on the brake and the car surges forward.
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