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If anyone has instructions and photos of the magnet trick for the squealing brakes, I would appreciate it if you e-mail them to me at moc.oohay@1002inacepk (please read address backwards).
Andy
The magnet trick did not work at all for me and was a complete waste of time. My suggestion is to change all 4 brakes.
30k trans whine - trans replaced under warranty
30k service $400
30k 4 new tires $400
40k antenna stolen, new mast $40
55k rt front blinker lens broken $17
60k service $600
60k drivers side sliding door button stuck, fixed with WD40
60k 2 new tires $200
75k parking brake dash light on at random
15-20 oil changes with filter $150
Overall I have been pleased with the vehicle, the trans was cheerfully replaced with profuse apologies (dealer in San Diego). My only complaint is with my local dealer (CA. bay area). I have found that the dealer who wants high ratings from Toyota provides much better service than the dealer who is not interested in ratings by the parent company.
At the 60K service my local dealer charged for parts that I could verify were not replaced (wheel weights, washer fluid). They also charged for other parts that were probably not replaced (3 light bulbs, gas additive, oil additive). I confronted the service writer who offered to take several $$ off the bill. My concern was more the lack of honesty. If they did not do things that I could check, what about the ones I could not verify (injector service, all those inspections)?
My passenger slider now is acting up, in that when activated, it pops out and stops. I pull on the door handle moving it towards the rear of the van and the motor catches at about the half way mark, closing the door automatically. Next time we're in for service we'll have that fixed. Good thing I have the ECP warranty. A little disappointed that the problem surfaced, though.
Have you hear of any better fixes for the problem?
Thanks to the person recommending shin-etsu. Works like a charm.
Anybody have any idea what's going on before i go to Toyota?
If no one has a better idea in here, try asking over in Got a Quick, Technical Question?.
Steve, Host
A/F Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
A/F Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Has anyone encountered this or have recommendations on what to change?
Dealer is currently diagnosing it, but I'm fully
expecting the old "Oh well, lucky for you it is still under warranty! No, we don't know why it happened."
Will keep looking, but hoping someone here knows what's going on. Thanks.
Thanks,
Fred
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This is the first sensor coming from the air cleaner box.
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A/F Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
A/F Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
I have been told this refers to a sensor on the not easy to reach rear exhaust pipe which is supposedly the "bank 1 sensor 1" location... how does one zero in on the problem when check engine codes appear? Has anyone elso had these codes appear? How does one check a Mass Airflow Meter as freebird suggested?
It is normal to see a "heater circuit malfunction" on an O2 sensor (I got this error, but I can't remember the code. The rear sensor is a pain to get to - I got to it from under the car.
It seems like the O2 sensor was like $120. Try pulling the battery and change it to see if it takes care of the problem.
Thanks for your time.
Dale
There is one button that controls both vent windows. I will open out both of windows and then when I go to close them in the passanger side stays open and only the driver side will close. After two attempts to reopen and re-close the windows they will both cease to work. It is like there is a resistor that fails open or a battery dyeing on a cordless tool. If I let the car sit for 3-5 minutes and gently tap the passenger side vent window then both will close after turning car back on. However, if I attempt to reopen and re-close the windows, I may get only one successful open and close before the pass anger window will freeze open and/or both windows will cease to operate.
The Service Department hasn't clue and said they never had this issue before but for $65/hour they will gladly try to find a solution to the problem "IF" they can.
I may just shut them and leave it alone since this is an intermittent problem. Or, I can continue to play with it until there is a sudden and complete failure...only concern is they may fail in the open position while it is raining. Or, I can cross my fingers and hope they find the problem.
Anyone experience this phenomenon? Is there some type of resistor that over heats and fails open? Do the motors only allow you to work the rear vent windows a few times before they automatically shut off? If one vent window motor fails does it cause both to stop working?
I can not believe both motors ($250 each) have failed. So it may be the switch, but why would one window work longer than the other? Or can it be some electrical shorting issue with the wires or connections?
Thanks for your help,
L
Thanks!
Lee
Today, my 2000 LE has just shy of 47K on it and I just found out that it needs the tranny replaced. It was making the whining noise I've heard referred to in other posts. Basically sucks, but again, the dealership is being great about it. They've ordered the part, it should be in mid-week, and because my schedule sucks they are seeing about getting me a car for the day while they fix it (since the dealer isn't very close to my new job or school). This dealership, Right Toyota in Scottsdale, AZ has always provided good service to me. Other than these two issues, the car has been a dream. I absolutely love my Sienna. I'm just happy that they are being so great about fixing it. They haven't given me a hard time about anything. I've taken the van on several long trips and the ride is smooth and comfortable. I've even taken one of the 2nd row seats out by myself a couple times and it wasn't that hard. On long trips I've found the car to be comfy for 4 passengers and a labrador retriever. Even with the transmission probs, I'd buy this van again. No problems with sludge here, I get my oil changed regularly. I'll keep ya posted if I get any hassles on this service, but I don't expect any.
I don't want to spend $$$ to bring to the dealership they might not be able to fix it. they will charge for the labor anyway.
Thanks,
One other question - what type of maintenance schedule did you follow?