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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 26, 2009 12:10 pm) I would see about getting the fault codes erased and see if whatever was making the check engine light come on causes it to come on ....again. I wouldn't mess with those _____ any more than I had to. AND I wouldn't pay a whole lot to get the car diagnosed. BUT I WOULD get a list of the fault codes printed out prior to erasing them. And THEN drive the car about 100mi and see if any of them returned. For anyone to make a blanket statement that the car needs a $4000 "hybrid system" replacement seems ludicrous to me. |
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Anyone have problems with the break. when you break it feels like its excellrating  times? This car is only a couple of weeks old. Ant responses much appreciated. Thanks
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Replying to: caulie (Nov 01, 2009 7:40 pm) It's a brand new vehicle, take it back to the dealership, that's what the warranty if for so you don't have to waste your time on problems. |
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Replying to: caulie (Nov 01, 2009 7:40 pm) |
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 02, 2009 6:30 am) Now that I see the spelling of "brake", I am beginning to wonder about the relative "smartness" of those operators. Of course, I am aware that most consumers disregard the "Owner's Manual" in lieu of "live and learn", but if I just paid for a (new ) car, I would make damn sure I knew how to operate it. Especially a car that is as fundamentally different in its' drive system. Perhaps we are witnessing "buyer's remorse", or just plain ignorance. |
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 02, 2009 6:30 am)  Anyway, in my O6 HH, nowhere in the manual was it made really clear that when braking, the gas engine will likely shut down and all the engine braking one has learned to appreciate in a regular gas-engine car, will go away. Net result, because you aren't fully depressing the brake pedal, the car will "accelerate" and unless you quickly react you could experience an unplanned, sudden stop. Likewise, the braking benefits of using the B mode in lieu of Drive, was not emphasized. (Not only does it charge the battery but "engine braking" is restored. So, let's not assume that the owner's manual is the be all end all of driver education for "new" car owners and anyone who can't find exactly what they need in a manual is stupid. Often I find knowledge from users groups is far more current and clear than any manufacturer's manual. Chuck
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Replying to: charlesp (Nov 02, 2009 11:19 am) |
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Replying to: charlesp (Nov 02, 2009 11:19 am) As to the OP's original question about the sense that the vehicle is surging just before the brakes take hold, there are multiple discussions on this over at PriusChat. I frankly don't remember any surging sensation 4 yrs ago when I first took delivery of my 05, But if it's there I've certainly adjusted to it. The braking is as normal as the sun rising now. In fact I find the brakes a lot better in the Toyota hybrids than most other cars for one very simple reason. When you go to brake a non-hybrid the ICE is still running, still driving the vehicle forward. Braking a non-hybrid requires the operator to overcome the ICE. In the Prius and other Toyota hybrids when the foot comes off the accelerator at ~40 mph and lower the ICE turns off, no forward pull.....sudden stops are more common IMO. |
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I have been searching Highlander Battery issues and most that I've seen are from having the vehical sit for extended periods of time. My issue is different. I own a Catering Business and frequently need to work out of the back of my car. I have been a toyota owner for many years and I purchased (Brand New) a Highlander Hybrid in April 2008. The first time the battery went dead was during an event and I was not aware that if you leave the hatchback open that the dome light will killl the 12volt battery after about 30 minutes. I could not figure out the problem until the 12 volt battery repeatedly died on me. After having the car checked several times by my dealership, they reported that the battery was fine. I was agdvised to keep the car in READY mode, thus having the car cycle between the gas engine and the Hybrid Batteries. This seemed to work after a while, but the car has died three times in the past two weeks for as little a thing as leaving the hazzard lights on. Toyota is telling me that I am the only person having this problem! They are replacing the battery right now(as the car died again this morning). Has anyone else had dead battery issues from leaving leaving the hatchback open, door open, hazzard lights on? By the way, I had learned after the first several times to make sure that all interior lights, radio, and anything that might drain the battery were off and unplugged ( IPod charger)! Thanks for any insight!
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Replying to: partygal (Nov 16, 2009 12:28 pm) |
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