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Front brake pads look like there is 50% left hoverver rotors are shaking more and more
no other prblems to report, transmission shifts predictibely
2003 4 cyl
I can only locate one of the emergency towing eyes in a slot in the tool area at the rear. Are having both unique to Australian Highlanders, or where should I be looking?
Thanks,
Larry
I suspect that the dealership probably dumps the other towing hook for some markets. You only need one for towing so the second one is a bit redundant after delivery. Here in Australia, most dealers deliver the vehicle with both eyes, one in the place in the tool tray and the second lieing around somewhere. It like when you buy a PC and ge the power cords suitable for use in Thailand. Weird but not much use.
Cheers
Graham
Average mph resets at each opening of the fuel cap. When you get back into the vehicle, it will show the last saved value but then starts measuring for the new tankfull from that point forward. Look at it in the first couple of miles and you will see it surges quite a bit until you have gone a mile or two.
Cheers
Graham
Actually, I don't think this is totaly accurate. In fact, I was just going to post a question in this regards. I have just filled the Highlander, and the avg MPG did not reset. I only put in 5 gallons, as we are getting ready to take a road trip today, and didn't want to have to stop for gas along the way.
It appears that there is a certain level that the tank must drop below before it will reset.
So, my question far anyone who knows, at what level must the tank be drained to reset the average MPG computer??? It doesn't seem to be tied to the cap being removed.
thanks
I believe the addition of approx. 15 litres or about 4 U.S. gallons will trigger the reset.
My interest in the second towing hook is for use as a tie down for our kayaks, as the Highlander lacks front tow hooks underneath the car. I could probably get by with one, but actually do have a use for the second. I've rummaged through the tool compartment in back, but there is only the one in its appropriate slot.
Larry
The manual says nothing about changing the PS fluid at all but I think I'm going to change it anyway. Does anybody know the flushing procedure for sure? I think you are supposed to jack up the front end, put the return hose from the reservoir in a catch can, Then start the engine and turn the wheel from lock to lock several times to push the old fluid out. Does this sound about right?
Thanks,
Steve
Question - what do I have to do to turn off the check engine light now that the hose is reconnected.
Thanks
Light brownish tint would be about right.
We have a 2001 HL also and had the dealership do the power steering fluid flush. Please note that I used the word flush not change, and I'm sorry that I don't know the exact procedure they used.
Best regards, Philip
just curious, happen to anyone else?
Could anyone please provide me a link of maintenance manual for highlander 1004 that would be great. My plan is to replace the cabin pollen filter. I have no clue where it is, and how to replace. Th dealership is asking for $50, whereas a filter costs $12 in ebay. Please help.
Also for changing engine oil, is there any washer for the engine oil pan drain nut, I need to replace??
Thanks
Mitra
Would you know if Honda's a/c filter is the same? The filter's go for about $30 at the dealer and on my CRV, it's a royal pain to change. I have to take out the glove box, frame, and a few parts of the dash to get to it.
Toyota Ken
TIA
Pash
I'm just curious, why do you feel you really need this? IMHO, a NAV system isn't worth it.
Hope this helps.
Toyota Ken
I use a K&N filter that has a fitting that uses a socket, very easy to remove and another thing I like about the HL you don't have to jack it up to get under it.
addresses etc. Great in a strange town. It has taken me off expwys and brought me right to hotel parking lots. Dont buy it for expwy travel, limited value, til your stuck in traffic and looking for alternate routes.Garmin makes some very nice portable units, the biggest factor with these is how much detail available, how large an area is covered, and must you constantly update your area.Also sceen size is limited.I recommend factory install, but dont think you can do it after market.
I would have thought the same until I happened to get one in a 04 HL we bought used. Now I feel almost naked without it. No more investigating/printing out routes on the Internet. No more asking my (AAA member) mother to get me maps before I go on a road trip. It's been great. Even locally I use it to determine the best route to go somewhere or to navigate around construction or other obstacles.
Stacks up against OEMs, really full featured, The only draw back is screen size.
Garmin makes slightly larger sreens C320 but compromises on features..
They fixed it under the 3/36K warranty so I would go that route if it is still under warranty.
The cost of the part (I guess the whole visor assembly) was $495.
Eddie
Washing it to have multiple uses may defeat the functionality and you might end up with an old dirty used gym socks odor emiiting from your A/C ducts.
Washing it to have multiple uses may defeat the functionality and you might end up with an old dirty used gym socks odor emiiting from your A/C ducts."
On the other hand, the 2001s didn't even come with the cabin filter , so just cleaning the filter on the newer ones is better than nothing! And, I personally doubt there's any mildewcide in the filter. Fyi, you can put the filter in a 2001, the place for it is there, they just didn't come with them.
Hope this helps.
Ken
When a CD is playing.... above the 3 and 4 buttons, there is the word DISC with an up arrow and down arrow to the sides... to skip to the next disc or previous disc, press either the 4 or 3 button.
There are a few more interesting things you can do with this radio/CD player:
to load all 6 disc at the same time (well, really 1 after another!).. hold the load button until it beeps.
The same thing can be done to eject them all 1 after another.
you can play random tracks from all the cds that are loaded by pressing the random button until it beeps.
Jeff
Ken