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Radio Static- I have the non-JBL 6cd changer and have experienced the same static or "popping" on the radio. Others posting on the internet have this too, so we are not alone. Dont let the dealer tell you it is normal. It is not. My dealer agreed it wasnt normal and replaced the radio with a new one. No Luck-still static popping. It only happens when the car is moving, so Im guessing some sort of electrical interferance. Dealer has no idea, but said he has seen this in other Toyotas as well. Hoping for a TSB.
Bring it back to the dealer and if they insist it is normal, call Toyota directly and complain. If they get enough complaints, we will get a TSB and hopefully a solution.
enough for all to hear. Folks have removed all the trim and the noise continues even while the trim is not in place. One person who was at a dealer has not had success in quieting the noise. My car will go into the dealer in about two weeks. I am not optimistic because I think its a metal on metal issue; I do not think plastics are involved. It scares to think that when a dealer removed all the trim that the car still made the noise and the dealer could not correct it. Still, I have to give my dealer a shot. I will not tolerate this though. My Camry was bad enough but at least those ticks were managable for the most part
by lubricating door seals. This is not. So...over the next few weeks watch for a either a solution to be posted or RAV Rattles forum to start up. I will not let Toyota tell me this is normal...its just too loud. Especially if they do not ALL do it. Of course if they ALL did do it, a solution would likely be more forthcoming!
Maint Req light blinked but stayed on and continues to stay on. Also strange, the mileage on the odometer seemed to increase by 1000 miles.
What happened???
I've been driving from Connecticut to Washington state visiting friends and family in GA, CO, and now CA, often driving green-dot scenic routes. I am totally pleased with the performance of my '06 6cyl, 4wd Sport model-- 25 mpg at both 80 mph on the interstates and 50 mph with stop and go on secondaries. The ride is very comfortable, the cabin quiet and cool with 108F outdoor temperatures, the power amazing passing long semis, the cornering on s-curves excellent, the luggage capacity very good. I traded a T100 and a Lexus IS300 for the RAV4, hoping to find a compromise between the two. I am completely satisfied with the result.
Thanks and Enjoy your RAV4.
I have an LTD too. 5'11", and I could use another inch back, but I'll live. At first I felt a bit close to the steering wheel, so I moved it forward, and the arms are perfect now. I'm fine with the leg room now.
Ihammer
I just made an 1800 mile trip and had no comfort issues.
I have not had any windshield cracks and have the 3M clear bra so I don't have any stone chips.
Good Luck!
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
I took it to the dealer yesterday and was able to ride along with a master tech while he checked for the noise. Sure enough the car started making the droaning noise so the tech was able to hear it. After we got back to the dealer's service garage, I left and he checked the car out and could not pinpoint the noise/problem. It was after 5PM and the service writer told me that I could take my car and that the tech would talk to an engineer at Toyota in the morning (6/27/06) about the problem and that the service writer would get back to me today (6/27/06). He called me about 5PM today (6/27/06) and told me that the master tech had talked to Toyota engineering and they have had other complaints re the same droaning noise problem. They are working on determining the cause so that they can create a TSB (technical service bulletin) so that the noise can either be reduced (no thanks!) or eliminated (I would hope so!). I was told to sit tight as there is no ETA for a fix. They are supposed to contact me when Toyota creates a TSB, but also told me to stay in touch with them.
One could say - yeah 110F and he wants cold AC. Well, my second car is new Camry with the same engine. AC is there really ice cold. Anybody has encountered the same problem? Should I expect more out of my AC?
jerr
BTW, my car also starts giving that droning noise on and off. My feel is that it happens when the car gets hot.... Even when the AC is turned off, the humming noise is still there :confuse: . I am reluctant to bring it back to the dealer.
Ofelia
Ofelia
Also, I don't know if I mentioned it or not, but I called Toyota corporate to inform them of the problem and got a case # from them before I took it to have the dealer look at it. The dealer told me that the service tech who looked at my car also got a case # for my car from Toyota. If you haven't done so I recommend letting Toyota corporate know because the more complaints they get about the problem, the more likely and the sooner they'll address the issue. By the way if your repair takes more than 8 hours you are entitled to a loaner vehicle and some dealers will give you a loaner even if you just have to leave the car for several hours for them to look at it. I got a loaner from my service center while my car was there. The number for Toyota customer relations is (800) 331-4331 and you choose option #6. I'll keep you & silveravin posted!
Ihammer
I went to my dealership yesterday to have my car serviced for the first 5000 miles. I mentioned the droning noise to the receptionist and he did admit hearing that too. He thinks that's from the fuel pump. After the service, he told me that one of the two technicians who came to my car did hear the humming noise. They therefore checked other cars and they heard the same thing; namely, it's normal. So, to let Toyota know the issue and wait for a "dotting letter(?)" for dealerships is all that what we can do.
That's interesting that when you took yours to the dealer for the 5000 mile service one of the guys said he thought it was from the fuel pump. There is one other 2006 RAV 4 owner (ofelia) who's car had the noise too and they replaced her fuel pump, but she says she still hears the noise sometimes.
Today after driving around with the droning noise happening most of the time, I got home and when I put the car in reverse the tone/pitch of the droning noise changed and it changed again when I put it in park. So I shifted back and forth from park to reverse several times and with each gear change the droning noise got higher or lower so I am worried that it may indicate a transmission problem. Ofelia had first thought it was a transmission problem too.
Anyhow, I am going to continue to frequently call Toyota until we get some action from their engineering department on this because I just can't buy their position that since other cars do it too it's NORMAL! Since other cars do it too, the more likely scenario is that Toyota is going to have a recall issue or at least a Technical Service Bulletin should be issued setting forth the nature of the problem and a fix for it. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway & Transportation Safety Board since I am worried that the noise could indicate a transmission problem or could indicate that some part is wearing out on something because of the almost constant droning noise. Who knows if there is a safety issue involved???
jarek
I am going to check into it with mine next time when I hear the noise.
--Put the odometer at trip A; Then while press the knob turn the car key to ON (but not start the car). He said you will see some light bars floating from one side to the other indicating it's doing something). That's it.
I tried and didn't really notice a difference. The humming tone remained the same to me. By the way, I hear it while I am in the car and when I step out, I only hear the quiet engine. I was on a market parking lot when I checked this.
Have others experienced this noise?
Also, any suggestions for a lock? I was thinking about simply placing a locking lug on it.
zaitcev wrote:
You cannot just snap it in place, I tried and failed. So the technique I use is simple. Place it upside down and have it grab the top only. Push the bottom over the tyre's thread (it won't go all the way, which is our problem). Then, rotate the cover, taking care that it would not jump free. Once it's the good side up, you can snap it over the tyre completely.