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I'm trying to stretch a dollar, but I don't want to delay this too long and damage the engine.
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Not cheap either way. :sick:
Service writers tend to work on commission, so they do tend to "make suggestions".
I too have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia with the SAME problem! I haven't had the shaking or the loss of control YET but, I don't want to. The dealership is telling me that they are the only ones who can get the part and fix it. $3k - BS
Right before a planned Xmas vacation????
Check this out -
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Complaint/2003/Toyota/Sequoia
HUNDREDS of folks having same problem - if we could get them all to call and report it...
Just brought my 08 Sequoia Limited back to the dealer to replace about seven rusted hose clamps. It was all very strange, like something had been sprayed on the clamps making them rust. Dealer replaced them.
Any one else experience this problem? Only 6K miles on vehicle.
This page helped me the most:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_a_broken_rear_door_handle_on_a_2002- _Toyota_Sequoia
For me the hardest part was getting the hatch open so I could work on it - and I will say once you get it open, put something over the latch so it can't close again - I kept trying to find a better working position, and closing the hatch again by accident.
Good luck!
I will call the above number and report my experience.
My 03 has had many electrical/electronic problems as well-rear wiper and washer functions not working, blown front speakers and now, failure of the fan motor to blow the A/C and Heater not to mention a cracked driver side door handle and broken handle on the rear hatch assembly that cost $350 to repair and the vehicle has only 53K miles.
I am disappointed in this vehicle and will never buy another Toyota.
Ken
Man I wish that I had read your post. I had Toyota of Dallas replace that computer to fix the VSC light twice. I knew that it was something simple.
The issue that I have had with my Sequoia is that I actually take it off road. It performs nicely but every time I take it in they look at me like, "You can't take this thing to the ranch. You are suppose to be using this vehicle to carpool to soccer." This attitude is pretty surprising coming from a manufacturer that has been notorious for building durable vehicles. It is really a shame and I wasted a lot of money on technicians who have less knowledge of their vehicles than the drivers like you.
I have also had the rear door handle break 5 times. And I can tell you that $350 is a cheap price to fix this. I am very disappointed with the rear handle situation. I finally created a workaround where I removed the inside door panel and fished the release cable out so that I can roll down the window and reach in and pull the cable to open the back hatch door. It's pretty embarrassing really and there is no check that you can write to fix this properly. It simply does not hold up very well.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/04/28/toyota-recalling-suvs-unintended-decel- eration/?test=latestnews
However, Here's the other 64 dollar question, while bias Consumer Reports Magazine was touting on how much greater the Sequoia was over the inferior US brands on how better there traction was in sand and snow, better quality build, quieter riding etc. how come they didn't find this problem during there so called elite testing methods, why because they were taking a few laps around the test track and just gave them the usual automatic passing grade. I guess big pay offs at the time from Toyota clouded there judgement some what.
I am interested in your possible solution regarding the VSC unit. All my sensor lights are on and I was told to clean the sensors and now I hear it from you. my problem is I don't know where the sensors are located, I can only assume behind each wheel, and how do I gain access to the sensors. also, How does one clean them once access has been obtained. I am not mechanically inclined but willing to try it if it save me $$$. I would appreciate a layman's reply from you, at your earliest convenience.
Thank you in advance for you time and knowledge
That would have to be a seriously large payoff because they'd be out of business the very next day if evidence of a payoff came to light.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Perhaps you could speed up their demise by showing us some evidence of payoffs and collusion?
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
I'm going to try to do some of work myself. To that end, I ordered brake pads and a brake caliper overhaul kit from a Toyota dealer. I'd like to go aftermkt on everything else, assuming, of course, better quality parts are available. Any suggestions?
Thx ..... Harbo <(-;
Since then, it has happened a number of times........ After we've left the vehicle closed up, we return later to find the two front windows and the sunroof open. We've replaced the battery and terminals and had it looked at by the dealership. They hooked it up to their computers and couldn't find any error codes.
I suspect it has something to do with moisture/rain. Since we've had some dry days, we haven't had the problem again. Definitely want to get it sorted out though before the rain starts again.
Any ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Al
Signed, Harbo, raised on mud, snow, ice, gravel and former national competition license holder SCCA. <(-;
On my families (the kids) older cars we use BrakeMaster which does have lifetime parts replacement. For the Sequoia we use our excellent Right Toyota in Scottsdale, AZ.