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A FWD vehicle with TC, Traction Control, driven continuously for some distance on a slippery surface by an inexperienced or otherwise unknowledgeable driver might very well result in a severely overheated transaxle.
I suspect that if one drove say, 5 miles, uphill yet, on a LOW traction surface, with TC "rattling" continuously and the engine dethrottled accordingly, you might very well need an appointment with a mechanic afterwards.
Does the owners manual give and warning or caution against this, if not it certainly should.
On a snowy/slippery surface, this could happen a lot. It is hard to believe that there is no protection built-in the transmission if this could happen when TC is engaged.... worst it should shut itself off if it is engage for a longer period of time. TC is managed by on-board computer and this is very easy to program.....
Having said that... I think TC could not cause this kind of damage if working as it is suppose to....
But our driver is ignorant of all that and just keep on trying to get up that incline.
What do you think TC would do in that case if it remained enabled?
Personally I would argue that the ABS pumpmotor might begin to overheat and be timed out and now we have a totally inexperienced driver trying to use WOT to climb the incline.
Either way you stand a good chance of TOASTING an automatic transmission.
By the way, the absolute best way one could implement traction control would be to depress the level of engine torque available at each "excursion" into TC's brake activation.
After a few cycles the engine torque would be limited to a level just below, or at, the point of not having enough to break traction.
Automatic "feathering" of the throttle.
Your time is very much appreciated.
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
Hadn't thought of that. I guess driving an AWD with snow tires does that to you.
Any how, I kinda doubt that's very likely, unless the driver really didn't know what they were doing.
-juice
Snow tires alleviates the need for knowing how to feather the throttle to get going on a slippery surface?
50 years of driving and I didn't know that.
While it remains best in all cases I thought that, no need for throttle "feathering", really only applied with studs or chains.
-juice
I have locked those when shift a transmission. I would like to have locks are open when shift a transmission.
Tere's nothing about in manual books!
Any help will be appreciate!
Sorry, but from what I observed during our last snow and ice storm here in the Seattle area it is a rare driver, even with "proper tires" that knows to drive "slow and smooth" on the slippery stuff.
Doesn't "rare" equate to "special technique"?
Performance tires, is my guess.
I guess the most important decision of all is the one not to leave the house when you don't have the proper tires.
-juice
I had a 2004 and now have a 2006 - I didn't realize you could program the locks on an '04 - maybe you have a higher model than I (XLE). On my '06 Ltd, here is how I recall setting the doors to unlock when shifting into park. It is in the manual, so I'd check that b/c I don't trust my memory 100%.
1. put car in "park"
2. turn car off;
3. turn ignition key to the "on" position (you'll be able to raise and lower the windows, use the radio, the warning lights will light up, but the car won't start);
4. within 10 sec.s of step 3, push the "unlock" button and hold it for 6 sec.s, then release.
If the programming "worked," the car will automatically lock the doors and unlock them after you release the unlock button in step 6.
Personally, I prefer the doors to lock after I'm travelling 15 mph and to unlock only after I turn off the engine and opent eh driver door...
Can someone suggest what to look for? Will alignment, brake, or suspension create rubbing noise?
-juice
Does any one have any recommendations?
I have an electronic copy of the 2004 Sienna Manual. I cannot see any way to attach files to this forum. Is there a way to place files in the profiles section?
If you still need one, post your email address and I can send it.
Gamma
I am sure I am not the only one who is in this situation so I was thinking of gathering us into a Buying Group so we could attempt better pricing by dangling a volume purchase in front of some dealers.
I am looking for people who are within 100 or so miles of Boston, MA and are looking to purchase a Toyota Sienna Limited AWD or FWD with the 2008 equivalents of Package #2/3 (2 for AWD/ 3 for FWD) and #4 and want to take delivery in the first half of September. Please be a cash or credit-worthy buyer. I would hate to gather a group of people, get into negotiations, and then have the deal sabotaged by someone not getting approved for financing.
If you are interested in being part of this buying group, please contact me. I put together a special email for this: iwantasienna@gmail.com. :shades:
Is there a way to get an electronic copy for the owner's manual for a 2006 Sienna XLE ?. I just bought it but notice the manual was not in there and red similar cases in here. If anyone have it available please send it to the following email address: elygiron@yahoo.com I would really appreciate it
I also imagine that one should be able to order a Sienna with any specific set of packages (subject to package dependencies as described by Toyota). In that case, does anybody know how long it takes from ordering to having the vehicle delivered?
Thanks much
Luigi
my wife has a DLO fm transmitter that is just wonderful for HER car, with the way the cig lighter adapter is set up it puts this transmitter too low. i want a hard wire solution...does toyota make one or do i go after market??
You would need to disable ABS/VSC/TC/etc, etc, should you mount the spare.
Jul
The refrigerant pressure is too high...(not likely)
The refrigerant pressure is too low....(needs charging)
The OAT is below freezing or closely nearby (or an open OAT sensor)
Throttle is wide open.
The drive belt if slipping.