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Check your owners manual.....if it's the brake light symbol you reference, it says that if your parking brake is off.....stop vehicle immediately and contact Toyota. That one?
Looks like a round brake rotor, with symbol in the middle. Warns you of a brake problem.
Or are you talking about the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring symbol)? Looks like a cut slice of a tire, with symbol in the middle. Warns you of a tire with low pressure or going flat.
They both have the exclamation sign in them.
Well, it's covered under the extended warranty. So, I think talking to toyota is a waste of time.
The concept of Toyota's invincibility is nothing more than a myth.
Read the Toyota in Decline in 2009 board on Edmunds:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.efda853/3007
Still have your Impala and how's it doing?
And as far as Toyota goes, I wouldn't exactly say it is in good shape in any respect. Neither does its CEO:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/business/global/03toyota.html?_r=1&em
I found that this may have been an in issue in 2007, and that replacing the hood latch and sensor fixed the problem. When I called a local dealer about it I was told to bring it in and they would check the electrical system. When I mentioned the hood latch/sensor the rep said “Oh yea, I remember something like that”. I asked them to order the parts so this could be done in one visit and he refused.
He said that if they didn’t find another reason they would then order the hood latch and sensor and I could come back a few days later. Is it unreasonable for me to expect them to pre-order the parts?
So as much as I hate having to go (and then go back) to the dealership for repairs or parts, I could see where they wouldn't need or want to go buy some part that may end up sitting on their parts shelf.
Thanks for all the replies.
Question: Do you guys get all the recommended services like 15,000, 30,000, etc.?
I am going on a vacation and would have to leave my car at a parking space near airport for almost a month. I have a 09 camry with around 15K miles.
Is leaving a car for a month harmful for the tires/battery or the engine?
Can anyone please let me know if it is ok to leave the car for such a long time?
I wouldn't worry about the mechanical aspects of letting the car sit for 30 days or so. You MAY want to change the oil (if it hasn't just been changed) prior to departing so that at least you've got nice clean stuff coating your cylinder walls and on your bearing surfaces, rather than old acidic crap.
Battery? Not likely a problem. But I always have a pair of jumper cables in the trunk anyway; it's amazing how often SOMEONE needs them. (It's great saving your own butt.....even better when you can be someone else's hero!)
Lastly, depending on the environment of the place you'll be parking, you may want to consider two other things: a) the option of putting a cover on your car.....they're relatively inexpensive and will protect against prying eyes, bird crap, acid rain, etc......or, b) at least doing a good wash and wax job to your baby before leaving her out in the elements for a month.
Have a good trip........and don't worry about Bessy! She'll be fine.
Mike
For a 2009 not applicable but - for others: If the battery is OEM and the car is over 4 years old; replacing the battery prior to trip would be smart since the clock, engine imobilizer warning light, etc. will drain the battery.
I was going to say to always carry jumper cables in the trunk but you beat me to it !!
Also; make sure tire pressure is at least 32 ppsi before it is parked.
It comes with a 2" sleeve to fit over the 1-1/4, I dont need the 2", but I did put it on once to see the difference. Not that much longer. I doubt the weight balance will be thrown off by 2 bikes and the hitch adapter.
BTW, the Curtis is a straight bolt on. They even have a video on the site to show you exactly how to do it. I had mine installee at a PetBoys shop for $50.
"Park" check is pretty much consistent with every other vehicle I've owned, so not sure where the "Drive" came from.
Buying used vehicles.....let the buyer beware. You buy it, you own it, problems and all.
But, as kiawah says, why not get a good shop to do it and have them check everything else at the same time.
Happy hunting!
The ATF should be reasonably clear/transparent, not smell burned and have a pink tint.
The problem is summarized at the website at this link
http://sites.google.com/site/toyotav6oillinescandal/
which includes links to a YouTube video of the problem, side by side comparison of the defective part and the correct fix with the all metal oil line which was placed in vehicles beginning sometime in April, 2008, copies of USA and Canadian "campaigns" and more.
I have an 09 LE V6 build date 02/08 which I bought on the cheap 04/08 at Molle Toyota, KCMO. The car is flawless - no repairs; three oil changes, wiper blade inserts and a change out of the el cheapo 16 inch plastic hubcaps and 215/60/16 Bridgestone tires with 17" Avalon Limited 9 spoke wheels and Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/55/17 tires (same size as the Camry SE). I plan on driving the car "till the wheels fall off" so I am gladly paying Molle $275 to install the correct all metal oil line because I don't want a seized engine before Toyota USA makes up its mind what to do or is forced to make a recall..
There is a whole thread about it on Edmunds:
scott1256, "Toyota in decline in 2009?" #1, 2 Dec 2005 5:56 am