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Did your dealership or a service tech have a remedy for your problem?
The electronic DTE gage seems to continue to accurately determine the distance to empty even while the gage is malfunctioning.
Suggestions?
Any suggestions or remedies?
millarhome@bellsouth.net
I just wanted to let people know that this TSB does exist and you should not let the dealership pull the wool over your eyes if they try to tell you otherwise. I left the paperwork in my car, but I will post the actual TSB number and information later for anyone interested. It is for 2001 - 2004 Sequoias with the sulfur/rotten egg smell in the exhaust. The TSB says the smell usually occurs during stop and go traffic or upon acceleration. Mine is mostly noticeable in stop and go.
- Stop and go driving
- Heavy acceleration
In order to reduce the sulfur dioxide odor the Electronic Control Module (ECM) fuel cut control logic has been modified and a new catalyst is provided. Follow the repair procedure to reflash the ECM and replace the catalytic converter assembly."
Some of the later 2004 models had a production change, so this does not apply to all 2004's. The repair is covered under the Toyota Specific Major Emission Control Component Warranty which is for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.
1.Pull down front light. 2 Screws in the sunglass holder area then there are 2 snaps that you must release. Comes out pretty easy.
2.Unplug from harness then take to work bench.
3.Locate White wire on dome lamps. These are the ones that control the light on & off. They work off ground so when you push the switch they get ground.
4.Solder a 1amp diode with the stripe facing away from the light. Do this on both sides to make sure that they are isolated from each other so when one light is turned on the other will not come on.
5.Run wire (18ga)to rear dome light and solder the end of it to the middle wire which is also white.
6.That’s it!! Now you have front dome lights when the doors are open. They will function just like normal when the button is pressed.
1)It's piston slap but MANY people never notice it because it does not get cold enough in their areas. Pretty much all the Tundra's and Sequoia's have it. My neighbors Lexus and Infiniti have it also. The problem (which isn't really) is the pistons are a lightweight forged alloy with short skirts that contract more then the block does when it gets cold. As soon as they heat up and expand it all goes away. Some of the people have been complaining since day 1 and are now at 150k or more and still don't burn oil. I wouldn't worry about it (and don't)
2) Possibly a cracked exhaust manifold (which happened on many of the 4.7L) same deal when cold you hear it like a ticking or tapping and in a couple minutes goes away. A little more difficult to diagnose because the weather has to be right. Sitting inside a repair shop overnight might be too warm., by the time you drive too shop it's already warm. Might have to leave it overnight outside shop to diagnose (I had a problem with my old Explorer Tranny when cold below 30f, they had it for a week and couldn't find a problem becuase it sat inside shop 60f+ overnight for the week)
2)Mine sounds more like a cracked exhaust manifold i will take your lead with dealer.Any idea if it will burn values or hurt motor fixing to go about 900 mile trip? thanks again for your input
Thanks, Michele
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How about brake pad wear; how often have any of you had to replace them? I use to have to replace the front pads on my '82 Corolla every year like clock work.
This is my 5th toyota, (also the most expensive), and never had this problem before.
I noticed this thread from mstacy1 because I just bought a replacement part for my tailgate handle lock/latch because mine just broke too. I'd like to do it myself. Can anyone tell me how to easily remove the panel so I can do this myself? The dealers printout is not exactly helping me.
Also, has anyone noticed that as their Sequoia got older it feels like something is kinda grinding, whether in 4-wheel mode or not? I perform regular service so I'm pretty sure all the fluids are full.
Thx