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I thought it was the external rear view mirror. I folded it and unfolded it and it hasn't happened since. This could be a coincidence though.
Sorry some of you guys don't accept what some of us were trying to help with this issue.
I'm not saying some folks aren't having some noise issues, but I sure haven't seen evidence or discussion to support the theory of a basic design flaw, in fact most of what I have read gives lots of praise in particular to this V-6 engine.
This won't help unless you're in Hawaii, but the Hawaii distributor has brought in Limited models with the black leather interior. I saw a silver Limited with black leather on the lot; it looked very nice.
It should unlock with my keys in my pocket.When I am very close to it, it senses and turns on light inside but doesn't unlock the door. Though it does open when I click unlock button on key.
Please advise.
If you do it from the driver's side only the drivers door unlocks. If you do it from the other side then all 4 doors unlock ( family side ).
To all that have this noise at start up, it is normal. To the one that posted about the
diesel sound, that may be an issue if it is really that loud and continues.
I hope you enjoy your Highlander as much as I do. I will be taking my first trip soon, can't wait to have it on the road for 7 hours!
Great car and I have no complaints at all!!
No one has yet figured out if there's a key sequence override or even if Toyota supplied one for servicing purposes.
P.S. The Bluetooth/phone is also inactivated while the car is in motion - you can't input a phone number manually unless the car is stopped. Of course, you can fiddle with the radio controls to your heart's content. Go figure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfFKPE4SHYQ
By the way, is Toyota the only maker that has restricted the use of the nav and Bluetooth this way? They have obviously done it for both safety and liability reasons, and given all the scary distractions I see every day by others trying to use devices, it is probably a good idea, although a pain for others. Almost every time I see someone driving too slow, or sitting at a light, I also see they are trying to use their cell phones or input something.........very annoying!!
It is these scary distractions that are causing peoples lives, and you are right, it is very annoying!!
I personnally don't think there should be any overide.....how can one be punching numbers or addresses while driving and think it's safe? It's NOT ! , if you're the driver.
It is a great SUV, isn't it !
Ronn
You in fact have lost almost nothing...just talk to it and keep your hands on the wheel - please - for my safety.
Zero...
During the warranty period of 8 yrs / 100000 mi or 10 yrs / 150000 miles the battery is Toyota's responsibility. In fact almost no batteries have been replaced for failure on any of the 1 million or so hybrids on the road here. Certainly some have been replaced due to accidents so this is where you can get a hint as to the cost somewhere after 10 yrs or so of driving.
If your battery should fail at say 240,000 miles, when your vehicle is 'worth' about $500 then you might be looking at a $3000-$4000 repair bill. It's about the same as if a tranny went out at 240,000 miles. But you're looking at a repair bill that's 5-10 times the value of the underlying vehicle. Not a very smart idea.
Thanks for any help with that.
i have luckily not gotten into a situation that i could not get out of(snow, mud, sand).
almost got stuck in the sand on the outer banks and needed 4-low to get off the beach. once i let 4 low engage, and turned the steering wheel back an forth a few times, i got traction and was able to move. wheels straight ahead and give it some gas, forget it.
i should have dropped the 36 front and 40 back psi out of the tires.
Thank you
Thanks
My first response to this was to answer a post who was concerned that something was wrong with his engine making a clicking noise. He proceeded to say that his sounded like a DIESEL. Mine doesn't do that, nor others that have mentioned a clicking noise at start-up. I do think a DIESEL sound would not be cool, and should be checked out.
So my research that I feel comfortable with is that the clicking sound is a normal sound until the engine warms up. I have had 5 different mechanics tell me this. I do not understand the exact changes that were done that relates to the oil filter, because I am really dumb when it comes to all this.
I have felt comfortable with this, and was only trying to re-assure the other post that was worried that the engine should not do this, that it was a normal sound with this engine. My Highlander 08 has been awesome, it is getting great gas mpg, and it is very smooth and quiet. The clicking sound goes away after warm -up, and I have been told that this is NORMAL !
If anyone wants to explore this totally, then I hope they will share their results with all of us. Until then, I have to rely on what I know are great mechanics who have worked on Toyotas for many years.
I appreciate your knowledge of the oil filter systems, and maybe you will want to research this more with the new Highlander. You see, I learned alot from your post, and that's whats great about these forums. Maybe you know a great Toyota mechanic that will once and for all clear this up, if you think there is more to the clicking sound.. We for sure all want our Highlanders not to have any problems.