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Can you access the multi-disk cartridge?
I found everytime even after a very short drive,
the hood is very hot. The temperature gauge didn't show anything wrong.
Is this normal? My Honda Accord's hood is just warm after driving.
Thanks in advance.
Anyway, my wife was driving the van the next day and when she applied the brakes the battery light came on and when she accelerated the light went off. That evening when I got in the van and attempted to turn it on there was nothing except a series of clicks and it would not turn over.
The dealership recommended that we have it towed to the dealership, which we had to do at our expense. Today the dealership said that they have charged the battery and run the diagnostics and find nothing wrong with the van and recommend that if it happens again bring it in so that they can see what is happening. Has anyone else had this happen? Needless to say I am reluctant to simply go get the van and wait until it breaks again; (of course the fact that this is the same dealership that told me my torque converter problem was related to the gas cap does little to make me feel confident that they are correct this time!!) Thanks.
The Sienna's a good car, but I don't know about your dealer. Keep the former and get rid of the latter.
Anyone else had this prob.
Was it fixed? Did it stay fixed?
Ours started with intermittant pauses half open. Now it is constant. If you experience these intermittant pauses, take it to a dealer before warranty runs out.
I also have the "button sticking" problem on the driver side sliding door. Any ideas what that will set me back?
I've been a Toyota owner for 20 years and am saddened by this turn of events. I ran a celica and camry into dust without spending a penny. Looks like Toyota's rein as king of quality is a thing of the past.
I really DISLIKE Honda dealers. Anyone heard about cheap little Hyundai. Do they stand behind their vehicles - instead of hiding behind them?
I like sliders and attempt to park next to another van in parking lots as I've been "door dinged" too many times by others swing out doors.
Is this a problem?
Anyone have some real knowledge -- like fighting "just-out-of-warranty claims?
Anyone know how to find listings of Toyota Tech sheets?
How 'bout this, gee-gaw!!! Anyone other than the grannies looking to boost their frail egos by slamming anything and everything people seek help on -- know of a REAL site where Toyota lovers actually help one another?
The world is full of know-it-alls who know nothing, flap their jaws and tell you how stupid you are. That's why people come to sites like this -- to look for answers instead of listen to hot air that's about as beneficial as a one cent stamp..
People who know nothing talk loudest to hide their ignorance.
Thank you for the warm reception ... I'll get off the soap box now and go elsewhere ... thank you very much.
Please explain exactly how you interpreted my post a slam! I was offering an opinion to the readers in general (and responding to your post in particular) about power sliding doors. It is based on my experience since I happen to own an '01 Sienna with one of the "gee-gaw" sliding doors. I am certainly sorry you took it as a slam and did not intend it as such.
Here's why I believe there's a mouse in my air pipe: We spent last weekend out camping. The first time started the car the morning after that, the fan started making banging noises and vibrating. The first hints of an unpleasant smell came the next day, and it has been increasing ever since. Now it's to the point where entering the van is virtually impossible. Let's not even talk about turning on the AC.
The van is still under warranty, so I am planning to have it checked out by the dealer. Has anybody ever had a similar misfortune, or does anybody know if I have a hope of warranty coverage? I believe it a design flaw that the AC system is not mouseproof.
By the way, this is not a joke, and any advice is appreciated.
Current commercial codes would not require A/C systems to be mouse-proof or provide consumers with the expectation of mouse-proof air conditioners.
That is tough luck, but asking Toyota to be responsible for it may backfire and you could end up with a higher bill. Best bet is to hope for sympathy and an easy carcass extraction. Very likely this will not cost too much, but if it does, you're insurance company should pay for it.
Bummer.
BTW, I agree with dardson. Too many options now appearing on vehicles are not necessary and are very likely to cause reliability problems. I do NOT want power sliding doors, power liftgate, etc.
I will re-state my observation: Toyota has the best reliability of any brand. Some people have posted their reliability problems with their Toyota but I do NOT personally know of one Toyota owner who has had problems with a Toyota.
Passengers do find it confusing,always pulling against it and making it reverse. I always have to give that R/R passenger a 'sliding door' exercise before going anywhere.
I can sympathize with tbpjr, though. I had a 31" TV picture tube go out 30 days after the warranty had expired. That was almost the cost of a new TV to have it replaced. Fortunately, RCA was very understanding and replaced it for nothing.
I can only suggest that if the dealership isn't willing to cover it that tbpjr contact Toyota and find out is something can be worked out.
Have you brought this issue up with your dealer?
Scott
Anyone done this before? How do you change it?
Thanks,
John
It eventually cools the car fine, and admittedly it's in the 100s outside. But my Ford Windstar seemed to do a better job.
Does the car need to be checked or is this endemic to the early Siennas?
Thanks,
/john
I have had the misfortune of owning previous vehicles that had frequent AC problems so I know the symptoms of one going bad and I have noticed these symptoms on my Sienna for the past few weeks. I can actually see a mist or vapor emitting from the AC and notice a freon smell. I took the van to the dealer last week for an oil change and service and asked them to check on the AC. They said that they tested it and they didn't detect any problems. I am a little worried about this because it doesn't explain the mist and smell and also, they did not even print anything on my receipt about checking the AC at all. I am wondering if I should get a second opinion from another mechanic. Has anyone had any major AC problems with their Sienna's?
By the way, two vehicles ago I had a Ford Taurus. Even though the AC broke every three years (I owned it for 10), it really was great for cooling. Next I owned a Dodge Grand Caravan and noticed a signifcant difference in the ability to cool compared to the Ford. The Sienna is about the same as the Caravan - Seems to take a while to get things cooled off, but once it is cool it is quite comfortable and even too cold at times.
There used to be a channel in the outermost treads on each side of the tire. They're completely gone on all four now after almost 45K miles. In other words, the tire used to have 5 channels in the tread, now have only 3. I was going to wait till winter to replace, but I'm concerned about loss of traction in turns and hydroplaning. maybe these tires are just at life's end and I should replace them now...but the outer tread still wore way too fast.
Lots of folks here have gone to Michelins - has anyone tried Yokohoma? They get a good review from Tirerack.com and only cost $45-50 each...
Refrigerant, like R-134a, evaporates immediately upon exposure to the air. The 'mist' that you are seeing is actually condensation evaporating. Kind of like when you open a freezer door into a warm muggy room. Very normal. My car does it, my old Oldsmobile did it, I've seen it on several airplanes. The muggier it is the more it does that.
If the mechanic tested the pressure and the pressure is normal, then the system is OK. There is a lot of very hot air inside a van, and it takes a while to cool all of it. Here are some things I do to make mine cool faster.
Open the rear door for a few seconds. If you have the power sliding door, open it from the key fob. This unloads a LOT of hot air.
Buy some sun shades for the front window. These do make a difference.
Park in the shade whenever possible.
Remember to close the sun roof slide.
If it's 100 outside, imagine how hot that air inside the van must be.
I find the A/C is excellent in my van. Use a sun shade and close the sunroof cover when not in use. Try opening the rear vent windows when you first start the car and for a few minutes thereafter. I have the climate control set to a specific temperature and leave the rear air to auto. Van cools off well in no time. The "steam" you see is condensation. We don't have that much up here, but was on a small plane in Jamica once and it scared the crap out of unknowing passengers. All thought the plane was on fire until the Pilot assured them is was normal. A bit freaky, even so.
My low air pressure indicator light is coming on after just having tires rotated and the reset button isn't working, so I will be back to Toyota tomorrow to see what is going on. They put nothing on my invoice regarding checking the AC, so I will see if they can make me feel better by noting it.
This is our 6th Toyota...and last. Drivetrain is excellent. The size is perfect. But I can't live with the squeaks and rattles and lack of concern from the service center. Hope I get a good trade-in for it...