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Now time to upgrade my 13mpg Trooper and am very interested to hear if any one has driven the 2009 4 cyl yet? I've seen a couple in the local internet inventories (DC Metro) but have not found any actual reviews yet online.
Thanks.
Next comes a 3 month free subscription to XM/Sirius. After that, be sure to contact XM/Sirius and sign up for the same deal I got... $77.00 complete for ONE year.
Finding an after market receiver for XM/Sirius that you can tune radio to FM station and receive via an XM modulator. Any good shop that installs satelitte radios or offers up XM/Sirius FM modulators can help you out here too for price shopping comparisons. Finally, XM is official and connected with Toyota. Sirius "bought" XM and all stations are comingled together. I have Sirius in my house on home stereo and the XM in Highlander. Not much difference at all. Recently got my subscription renewed via XM for $77.00 for ONE YEAR.
Hope that helps
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http://sumbiz03.home.comcast.net/~sumbiz03/Lubrication_Oil_and_FilterReplacement- .pdf.
I'm a noob, but have surfed Toyota Nation and this website to answer most of my questions. Recently bought a 2002 Highlander 2WD 4cyl with 87K on it. Light dings, clean underneath, no obvious problems.
Oil and Brakes look good and are easy.
Q1: According to horrible maintenance schedule (hard to read), ATF to be changed at 120K. I thought I should go ahead and have it flushed with T IV or Amsoil. Yes/No?
Q2: Need to replace coolant. Any silicate free (red) okay?
Q3: Is the PCV on top of the valve cover or head? Want to replace.
Comments: Learned through extra research that THIS 4cyl was not prone to 'sludge' (YAY!), that the AC filter is behind the glovebox, and that the G0DDA&*^N "Drive Shaft Bolt" that needs re-torquing every 5K miles per the manual is hogwash.
Q4: Did I miss anything?
THANKS!
Some of us don't believe in flushing transmissions, especially older ones.
amigo_john, "Isuzu Trooper" #8070, 30 Jun 2003 7:46 am
I usually just set the Cruise to the GPS when on long hauls. I do fear that it shows more miles than actual though. Suppose we could calculate this to be about 101.5 miles on the ODO per 100 real miles traveled.
Since I keep 'em for 10ish years, I don't care much.. although I just crossed 13.3k ODO miles after about 20 months of ownership (job change, lots of rentals, etc.. long story). Maybe I'll get 15 yrs out of this one...
---seeker
i'm a new member. I was searching for a forum regarding tire sensor pressure.
I bought a used 2008 highlander (not a highbrid) with 26000km on it. So far the suv is working good and i don't see any problem and i already put in 4000km.
The only problem i have is about tire pressure sensor light which is showing again for the second time.The first time, i had the dealer to reset after replacing one of the sensor. Now it came back again. i'm trying to reset after pumping the 4 tire with even pressure except the spare tire which i didn't bother to pump it.
Question: Do i have to pump the spare tire with even pressure to 4 tires?
Question: Is it possible to disable the indicator light? Can i ask the dealer to disable it?
Can someone in this forum teach me how to reset and detail instruction what is the best thing i have to do.
I was always thinking ,what if my warranty finish i will always go to the dealer and pay.I don't think it is good.
Please help me on this issue.
Thanks in advance..
I have Highlander -2008-Limited and experiencing same issues. Dealer tells me the sensor is very sensitive and not much they can do. Yes, it can be disconnected if you wish by the dealer. Be sure to also check the tire pressure on the spare tire too.
Tire pressure does fall when weather goes from one extreme to the other. Living in Michigan, I can attest to that fact. Pressure reset button is under the dash just to the right of steering column. Kinda hard to find the little button. Directions can be found in owners manual. After I found it the first time, I used a red "Sharpie" pen and placed small red dot under the dash to point me to the area this "little" reset button can be found. During summer, no issues with pressure light.
Bought my vehicle new and so far, I like it a lot... Have owned it about 1.5 years.
Hope this helps..
please help it is really annoying to see that indicator light.
once again thanks
Are you having trouble finding one with the tow prep... or turn-key ready to tow?
I chose to go aftermarket and save $400.
1 Trailer Hitch
1 Trailer Hitch Plug
1 LH Mounting Bracket
1 RH Mounting Bracket
1 Molded Lower Fascia Cover
1 DIO Installation Instructions
14 M10 x 1.25 x 35mm bolt
1 Plastic Push-pin
The part number for the under-dash wire harness is PT219-48871 and includes:
1 Converter
1 Flat 4-pin wire harness
5 Plastic tie
1 Special plastic tie for stud mount
1 Packing
2 Bolt (M5)
2 Nut (M5)
1 Nut (M6)
1 Fuse (30A)
1 Owner's manual
Hope this helps.
I installed the OEM under-dash wire harness kit on my 2008 Highlander, but used an aftermarket (Draw-Tite) hitch as the OEM hitch does not support weight distribution systems. Again, depending on how much you plan to tow this may not be an issue for you, but if you plan to tow trailers with significant tongue weight, being able to use a weight distributing hitch makes a huge difference.
The wiring harness cost somewhere around $125 for the part, and took about an hour to install. I don't know if this harness can be installed on a car without the tow package though. Installing the hitch involves removing two panels on the underside of the back of the car, removing 4 bolts, and bolting the new hitch where these 4 bolts were removed. It should also take about an hour to install. The OEM hitch installs with a lot more bolts, and is more integrated with the bumper. The downside is that the fascia cover is black, so unless you have a black Highlander it won't match the body color. Overall I am very happy with the Draw-Tite hitch, it tows well, is much less expensive, and doesn't extend much below the bumper.
My advice, check the spare before disabling a good thing.
Best of luck!
thanks a lot for your reply. How did you do that? I did what is in the manual and i put in 32 psi to all the tires including the spare but still the light is on.
when i start the engine, the light will flash 50 to 60 times and it will stop light is on , i mean it will stop flashing only.
i want to know what did you do and i will do the same.
thanks for your help in advance.
Yes, indeed check pressure on the spare. However, in my most recent post on this subject, my dealer advisor also showed me the reset button under the dash to reset the tire pressure sensor as well. It is to the right of steering column and is a tiny black push-in type button. Located under the dash where firewall meets the dash plastic. Not too hard to find and once I did locate it, I put small RED dot with Sharpie Pen to indicate the location of the button.
Works like a charm. No need to tear apart and disengage the light. Once you press this button light will flash three times ( I believe) and be that will be it.
Hope that helps situation.
Skypilot.
Didn't really do anything but add the air. This is a relatively new technology that is using an active component in the wheel to report this.
Has this always happened? Did you add anything to the car (iPod interface, other electronics) recently? If not, chances are that it's a bad sensor.
Have your dealer temporarily replace each tire, one at a time, to determine if it's a bad tire sensor. Like all electronics, things can go bad.
Honestly, this is too new for even some of the dealers. Kind of like the active headrests. I still contend you don't want to disable the capability.
Like I said, mine works great and I haven't really had to do anything. I does a good job reminding me to add air when the weather changes.
Best of luck!
On most Asian import applications, each sensor has a code that is programmed into the TPMS control module at the factory. If one or more of these original equipment sensors is later replaced with an OEM or aftermarket sensor, the new sensor code(s) must be manually programmed into the TPMS system using a scan tool. That means a trip to the dealer if you do not have a factory scan tool or an aftermarket scan tool with the appropriate software in your shop. Vehicles that currently require this kind of reprogramming include most Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota models.
WARNING: If you have a flat tire on a vehicle with TPMS sensors in the wheels, do NOT attempt to fix the flat by using an aerosol tire inflator/sealer product. The sealer may gum up the TPMS sensor inside the wheel and prevent it from reading normally. Most aerosol inflator/sealer products have a warning on the product label stating they should NOT be used in wheels that contain TPMS sensors.
(The above was taken from aa1car.com)
look at FAQ's
Will Operation While Driving be enabled in my system?
Operation While Driving is available for updates to 03 and 05 navigation systems (PZ485-X03EU-08 & PZ485-X03RU-08), except for the TNS600 system of 03.
wonder if this will be a policy available in the USA?
Anyway, almost two years later, I bought one on Ebay. It is the factory Nav system from Toyota. Exactly like what you would get off the assembly line. It was under $1000 including shipping. My husband and brother-in-law installed it today in about four hours...they said it would be easier the next time (I of course hope there isn't a next time.)
If you are one of those who didn't buy a Nav system when you bought your vehicle, and didn't want to buy an aftermarket one because of the way it looks in the console, there is HOPE!. The guy I bought it from has the Ebay name "cantulla". I'm sure others are for sale on Ebay, but I can recommend this guy. Here is the link to the one I bought. He doesn't have any others posted right now, but I'm sure you can ask him and he'll probably list one for you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:I- - T&item=300330770834
YOU may be sorry that you bought the TOYOTA Nav. I bought 2008 Highlander Limited and my sales guy + dealership "talked me OUT" of buying the Toyota model for one simple reason. The upgrades to the maps are VERY expensive and features of the Toyota model are far more inferior to the latest Tom-Tom or Garmin brands. Plus, the Tom-Tom and/or Garmin upgrades to the maps are MUCH cheaper and much more user friendly. I bought the model you can use as hand-held, use in another vehicle, or out on the boat. Like it a lot and very user friendly.
So, for what YOU paid, be READY to spend some money when it comes time to UPGRADE your maps on the TOYOTA model. I am NOT sorry that I did NOT buy the Toyota model.
Be aware of tearing apart your dash and voiding any warranty features as well.
Good luck.
The main drawback for me with the portable units is the mounting. There is no good place to mount it other than the windshield and it is very distractring and annoying at times. I also like the integration of mine and the bluetooth unit. Maybe not for everyone, but not everyone is going to like the Tom Tom either.
The car drives well and fine otherwise.
Most common when you park overnight having pulling straight forward into your garage and then brake to stop. During the night the pad will "seal" ("stickion") to the rotor and now in the morning when you back out of the garage and/or apply the brakes in reverse, you will hear a sound as the pad "snaps" loose and moves backward/forward about 0.050".
Thanks a lot for the info.
I asking the region of Toyota Owners for some feedback. What do you think and have had similar problems? :lemon: