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Can someone please help?
KarenS was kind enough to help and assist me in getting my last Honda CR-V meet up and running. (Yes Karen, it's been that long) But I've moved on to a new 2004 Highlander Limited and what a difference from a CR-V. Our child decided she need the CR-V for college.
I got an excellent deal on the Highlander and so far, couldn't be happier.
My question is this. I have the JBL stereo system with 8 speakers. Where are 7 & 8 speakers? I know there are 4 (2 in each of the front doors) and 2 (1 in each of the rear doors) Hmmm, can't seem to find the other 2.
Thanks folks and it's good to be back!!
Regards..........Mac
Post #950 offers an explanation of speaker location. Put that number in the post search.
on 04 model
thats one reason Toy moved the change interval back to 5 k
4 times now I have had a loud pop sorta from the upper passenger side front windshield area.
really a sharp "clack" noise like a rock hitting the windshield. but no rocks and not near any traffic - sounds like something too tight in the windshield frame or maybe even roof rack??
am I hearing things??
In the owner's manual of the Tacoma and Highlander I just bought.
I suspect, strongly, that you're somehow misreading your owner's manual.
BTW the recommended oil change interval for my 01 Porsche C4 remains at 15,000 miles.
5k for oil/ 6 months
DEALER want you to change at 3500 just per their sticker but i will use 5k.
saleman said 5 k was THE REQUIREMENT
re 15k on the porsche - maybe thats syn oil. that car prob depreciates more in the 1st year than my hl cost
what are you guys who say thats not it, using?
It was Bogus.
Look at what your owners manual says, that will be the OFFICIAL factory recommendations.
some of the long change intervals are due to using synthetic oil
I asked why the dealer suddenly was recommending a 5000 interval for the '04 Highlander, and the only explanation was that Toyota was trying to stretch out the intervals. I suspect the main reason is the factory indicator light that goes on at 5000 miles.
Personally I doubt that it makes any difference in most cases whether you get your oil changed at 3000, 5000 miles, or even at 7500 miles. But if something goes wrong that is even remotely related to your engine, you can expect the service department to blame you for waiting too long between oil changes.
Reading between the lines would seem to indicate that the sludge formation has more to do with engine mis-design than following, or not, the recommeded (7500 for mine, 01 RX300) oil change schedule.
what do you care? - change at 3 4 or 5 k and problem goes away
Not at all wwest....5K is the interval. It does talk about shorter intervals for vehicles that tow or are in the desert. I like that better then the old "normal" vs. "severe" definitions.
I agree with desertguy - it is on there to stay as it provides good protection for the hood against flying debris. I have a Bluestone HL and the smoke protector looks fine.
I also have a similar deflector for the sunroof and have had no problems with either product after almost a year.
Thanks.
As far as the sunroof deflector, I agree with you - it does a great job of cutting down on wind noise.
So what's in the package?
I put my bicycles in a bicycles rack that attach to the hitch. That's the way to go.
Don't even think about putting your bikes on top of the roof.
I think you really need to get the hitch.
"Towing Prep. Package
Includes upgraded radiator, transmission oil cooler, 130-amp alternator and trailer prewiring, 3,500-lb. towing capacity, engine oil cooler, 160-watt fan coupling and power steering oil cooler."
This is from the Edmunds Toyota options site. The Class III hitch is another $415. Too expensive to buy just to hang a bke rack on IMO.
Of course a Class II after market hitch would do for bike hauling.
Thanks for your help.
buy a class 3.
I put on a hidden hitch I bought on the net for 140.
took 20 min -
takeoff towing eyes (2 bolts each) bolt on hitch - 3 bolts per side.
hook up toyota connector (do a search here about $40 from toy dealer) and you are done will tow 3500 pounds. also see tundrasolutions . com about highlanders
Although I have enjoyed our Highlander for eight months, the delayed acceleration or hesitation has become unbearable. Search the board and you will find others who experience the same problem. I finally took it in to the dealership to see what they can do. I was surprised when they acknowledged that there is a hesitation! However, it is a design issue since other Highlanders do it. Below is what is delineated on my work order.
Concern: Customer states vehicle hesitates on acceleration check and advise.
Cause: Verified concern with customer
Correction: Delay response verified with customer road test. Compared with STK ##### compared the same.
Since there is no way to repair the vehicle, service department gives my Toyotas phone number to start the arbitration process. This took me to a meeting with the district service and parts manager from Toyota. I thought he was very nice and professional. He acknowledges that this problem exists with the Highlander and Solara. Toyota engineers are at the beginning stages of finding a way to rectify the issue. However, he did not know how far along in the process they are in finding a solution. Below is his write up on the work order from him:
Concern: Customer states vehicle has hesitation or delayed acceleration while driving.
Cause: 0
Correction: Had factory rep inspect – see notes
Tech Notes: Test drove vehicle with customer; there is a hesitation while accelerating. Advised that Toyota is aware of complaint. Advised that dealership will complete an MDT report including their feeling.
They will not acknowledge that it is a design defect or a safety issue. Therefore, any manufacture buy back will have to be ordered through arbitration. Today, I applied for arbitration.
I try not to be too materialistic and dwell over things that really have no meaning to my life. However, when you pay over $30k for a vehicle and you have no recourse, it can be upsetting. Anyway, I thought I would post this to help others who may need the info.
My HL is 01 4cyl rwd and it has a hitch already when I bought it used. It works great when I carrying 2 bikes.
If someone want to carry 4 bikes, just get a bigger bike rack, I am sure it will work fine. The weight shouldn't be a problem, 4 bikes+the rack, maybe 150 lbs? just like having one more passenger.
My HL is a 2004 V6 AWD with approx. 9k miles on it. The factory rep said it applies to those vehicles with “fly” or “fly wire” acceleration. I cannot recall the exact verbiage he said (I will need to know for arbitration).
Test: Drive 30/40 miles an hour and imagine a large truck pulling in front of you. You slow down quickly to about 10-15 miles an hour. While slowing down you look over your shoulder to see it the lane is clear to go around the truck. You have a nice gap to accelerate into in the next lane and you “punch” the gas to shoot the gap. I will always get a very significant delay while doing it. Please note that you do not need to floor it. Another test is just imaging merging onto traffic.
On several occasions I thought my vehicle would stall. I can create the delay at anytime, however, the severity of it is hard to create. I feel it is a very serious safety issue. I have seen the delay the near two second mark.
Hope this helps.