I got the dreaded flashing A/C light on Tuesday night. Took truck in Wednesday morning and told them that I was going on vacation (2000 mile round trip across deserts and some off-roading.
Got a call from service at 2:00 pm -- compressor ordered. Truck available 12:00 noon on Thursday.
I have owned my Sequoia for just about 3 months and have seen many areas where the paint is actually starting to peel off the car. Has anyone else noticed this as well?
question for sequoia owner : on toyota's brochure, i found both third row seats have LATCH pockets, is that true to your sequoia? mine has the after market leather and it only has one LATCH pocket on the right hand side (passenger's side)
I've just started to notice paint problems in the last week, or so. I have the light silver (sky mist?) on a 2002 SR5. The Seq is a solid silver, no contrasting bumper or fender flare color. It seems the front bumper has the biggest problem --- it's almost as though the paint coat is too thin. Several small streaks where the paint looks like it's rubbing off.
Also, now that I've got around 9500 miles, my second set of brakes are starting to fade again. All brakes were replaced at 5K, and now the rotors are pulsating again. Last week I convinced myself that the SEQ was no worse than other SUVs, and probably better than most. This week I'm back to thinking that I should dump this thing quickly. Most likely I'll take it in next week for the brakes, and the TSB'ed booming base & fading rear fader, and the paint. Oh, what a feeling.
Well, the Silver Sky SR5 '01 came back from the shop for the 15k inspection as well as the blinking light on the A/C. Shop said it was a bad "solar Sensor"
Does anyone know what that does, and is it related to the A/C system at all??
The solar sensor is located on the dash board in front of the driver near the windshield. It is used by the A/C when in AUTO-mode to determine how much sun is coming into the drivers area - and is used to adjusts the A/C accordingly to keep the selected temp.
that what i have, but I'm wondering why they make it like that. checked out toyota web site and brochure, both seats on third row have LATCH connectors. ???
i thought the solar sensor also detect light and determine when it's dark enough to automatically turn the head light on. and i hope the A/C blinking is only causing by a dusty sensor, i wish...
Looks like 03 will have an optional rear entertainnment system, rear radio w/headphone jacks,radio controls in steering wheel, load leveling suspension and dare I say it! 17 inch wheels 265/65/17 !
I just bought my 02 Limited and the only thing I do not like is the wheels, I wish I would have waited !!!!
The Seq has LATCH in 2 positions on the 2nd seat- center and driver's side. The center position is covered by plastic pullouts, not a pocket. There are two pockets on 3rd row. There is no LATCH on the 2nd row tumble seat.
Solar sensor is for A/C auto climate control. It turns the amount of sunlight into an input for the climate ECU. If there is a lot of sun, you will get significant heat gain inside. You can test it by covering it with an opaque piece of paper. Your fan speed should drop after a couple of minutes. You can also shine a flashlight on it and your fan speed will increase if it is dark outside.
I spend a lot of time in highway traffic, and whenever I accelerate slowly (up to approx. 20 mph), the truck shifts to second gear VERY roughly. The whole truck lurches forward. Is this normal for this truck? I don't recall experiencing this during my test drive, but I may have just blocked it out. I have a 2002 limited.
Also, occasionally, when I drive over "slippery" surfaces, like my gravel driveway, the car makes a VERY loud crunching sound. It sounds awful. Is this normal?
my wife drives the Seq daily these days so I am a bit out of tune with its performance. But when last I drove it regularly (2-3 months ago), it did ca. 15.5 mpg with ca. 320 mile range or so.
'01 SR5 2WD, purchased 12/00, now with 29,800 miles.
Bought 2002 Ltd 4x4 15.03.2002. Total mileage 4600....gas consumed 308.1 USG = 14.93 mpg. Best = 18.09 mpg. Worst =12.00mpg. Longest range between fill ups =455 miles (730km) Smallest range = 310 miles (500 km). I always top up the tank so I usually put in about 25.5 to 26 US gallons or 90 to 100 litres at each fill up. My trip computer says that my avg fuel economy is 16.2mpg so there is a 1.25mpg error rate on the computer.
Last I checked, the trip computer read 16.9 mpg, but my manual calculation came to ca. 15.5 mpg (through 3 fill-ups, no top-off). So trdsctwo is correct, it appears there is a 1.25 mpg error on the computer calculation.
But trdsctwo: you may want to be careful topping -off your tank during fill-up. I believe it is not recommended.... I forget why but this has been discussed here before.
I own a 2002 Toyota Sequoia and I am concerned about the mileage and how it will affect resale value down the road. Currently, I use the truck for weekend getaways and some city driving and have accumulated nearly 22,000 miles. I have been thinking about selling it before the end of the year due to the high mileage and the fact that I would like to recover as much worth as possible. I had originally planed to keep the truck for four to five years but now I am rethinking that plan. Any advice would be appreciated.
can overload the vapor recovery system and vent gas vapor into the air. I recall reading possible problems with setting off the CEL too, but a search doesn't reveal any real problems with topping off, other than causing more air pollution. Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
The crunching noise is the ASC (anti-slip control) in operation -- it's pretty noisy. It works by activating solenoids on the brake master cylinder which is located directly in front of the driver. The 1st to 2nd shift is very firm on my 2002 also. Most noticeable during light throttle/ leisurely acceleration.
The higher mileage will definitely accelerate your depreciation. Selling the truck at this point with 22K miles, you will take quite a large hit; however you always take a huge hit on depreciation buying a new vehicle. If your thought is to sell the Sequoia and start over on something else brand new, the hit you take on the new replacement will be greater than the subsequent depreciation on your '02 Sequoia.
My advice from a financial perspective is to keep the Sequoia as long as possible, as the depreciation levels off after the 3rd or 4th year and if the vehicle is paid off you are basically getting free transportation.
I have a little personal experience in this area as I've sold 1-year old cars twice in the past couple of years, and the depreciation on those vehicles would have been enough to buy a decent car.
I have a 2001 2WD with 22K miles. I have auto maintenance tracking software and my average mileage over all 22K miles is 13.92mpg. I do more highway driving. The best trip mileage I have ever gotten is about 15.5mpg. The computer is based on table calculations and not on anything real, it is always 1.5 to 2.0 mpg to optimistic.
Has anyone bought replacement keys and done the programing themselves? I also have a Prius and (on another website forum) I found the procedure to program the Prius key blank. I think that the posting person had manuals but others apparently tried it and had success. The programing involved opening and shutting the door 5 times within a short time period and other actions like that.
If anyone can point me to the procedure, I would purchase the blank from toyota guys (~$20), have a locksmith cut it (< $5), and program it myself. It sure beats the toyota quote to my wife of $45 for the key and $45 - 60 to program. I have heard others tell about their experience with dealers that program the keys...one woman spent an hour and the dealer said they couldn't figure it out...come back when the one "tech that knew how" is working.
I saw on TundraSolutions the dealers are saying the 2003s will start coming off the line the first week of September, and the dealerships find out next week what their allocations will be.
We could get a 2002 Sequoia Limited 4X4 for $500 over invoice, it being the only one in the state of Wisconsin. Does it seem wise to settle for this or attempt to order a 2003? Any success stories, especially in the Wisconsin (Madison) area about ordering or obtaining a Sequoia for close to invoice??
I bought a 2002 Sequoia Limited that listed for $45,371.00 and paid $40,270.00 which is actually under invoice. I took delivery a few weeks ago in the northern Chicago suburbs. Hold out ! they can take at least $500 more off that 2002. They also gave me $19,000.00 for my 99 4Runner SR5 that according to Kelley's was worth $18,800.00.
Has anyone heard if Toyota is planning an extended version of the Sequoia? Since our family would be using the 3 rows of seats, a little more cargo room in that back area would be nice (similar to a Yukon XL or Suburban).
Got the vehicle back from it's 6 month service (oil change) today and noticed that there is a buzzing in the rear speakers when the engine is running. Had not noticed it before and there is no buzzing when the engine is not on. Some where I seem to remember a posting about a fix or TSB addressing the problem. Could some one direct me to the posting??? Thanks! PS fiddling around with the volume and fade does not do anything to fix it.
Is that a pretty firm scoop on the 17" wheels? That alone might be enough for us to consider waiting until we can order a 2003 Sequoia since the dealers in our area don't seem to want to negotiate on the few remaining 2002's anyway.
Thats the information I got from "Tundra Solutions". The 2003 Sequoia will have that as an option...as I understand, it is something called "plus sizing". I bit better handlilng, but a stiffer ride. I am not all that interested in it myself. Friday, I am replacing my 2002 Sequoia (with the same size wheel) with Michelin Cross Terrain.
As i understand it, the 2003 17 inch tire/wheel size is the same size in diameter as the 2002. Its just that the 2003 option has a larger rim, but a smaller side wall width.
I have 30K on my origional tires ('01 limited) and they look like they should last another 10K. I am interested in the cross terrain that you are getting premarsh. I have 2wd and never go off road, do not drive in snow, just rain here in Sacramento. After research they seemed to be my first choice. What made you decide on them? Did you find a good deal somewhere?
The Michelin cross terrains seem to have gotten very good reviews from www.tiretrack.com, and other resources. You see them on various high quality SUV's (Toyota Land Cruiser). Also, they seem to be well sutied for SUV's specifically. I do drive in some snow, and they are atleast supposed to be better than the OEM Dunlops. Most people beleive that they are much better than the original Dunlops. The traction is rated better (A rather than . Also, Michelin seems to be a high quality tire. I thought of the new Goodyear Fortera, but I really do not like Goodyear. The cheapest price I have found to put the same size Cross Terrains on (Without allignment--I only have 5000 miles on the truck) is $695 out the door. I went to 5 tire places, and most are at this price, after their various discounts, etc. plus or minus $15. The warrany is for 65,000 miles...that says something i think.
my sr5 '01 now has almost 30K and the OEM Bridgestone Duellers seems like it is almost ready to poop.... Although it is my wife's ride on a daily basis, if I don't replace the tires, she will never do it (doesn't bother to check stuff like that)... I will like to replace them with Michelin but the price seems steep, imo. Like Petro33, I do not off-road or tow, but I would much prefer a compromise tire that gives a nice but firm highway ride, with less tire noise. Does anyone have experience with Yokohama's or Goodyear's in the 265/60/16 size ?
Got them replaced today. Didnt do much driving, but I can tell you that this is a more aggressive tire, and it is MUCH quieter. In fact, the engine seems louder, becuase its all you hear...there really is no tire noise...very nice so far.
I live in Lisle IL. I'm looking for a good deal for a 2002 Sequoia Limited 4x4. Which dealership did you go to and how were you able to get this great deal? Thank You.
I found the dealership where you got your truck from. Libertiville Toyota. Can you tell me who the sales person or manager took care of you. Thank you.
The sales manager is a guy I purchased my 99 4Runner SR5 from when he was a salesman. His name is Jeff D, the sales rep was Magda V. I do not know about putting full names on the web, so I will put the initial of their last name. Call Jeff and tell him Jim S who traded his 99 silver SR5 4Runner on a Silver Sky Sequoia in late July sent you.
If you want to give me your e-mail, I will send you complete names and info.
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Got a call from service at 2:00 pm -- compressor ordered. Truck available 12:00 noon on Thursday.
No hassle -- Hanlees Hilltop in Richmond, CA.
The A/C worked great on vacation and ever since.
I've just started to notice paint problems in the last week, or so. I have the light silver (sky mist?) on a 2002 SR5. The Seq is a solid silver, no contrasting bumper or fender flare color. It seems the front bumper has the biggest problem --- it's almost as though the paint coat is too thin. Several small streaks where the paint looks like it's rubbing off.
Also, now that I've got around 9500 miles, my second set of brakes are starting to fade again. All brakes were replaced at 5K, and now the rotors are pulsating again. Last week I convinced myself that the SEQ was no worse than other SUVs, and probably better than most. This week I'm back to thinking that I should dump this thing quickly. Most likely I'll take it in next week for the brakes, and the TSB'ed booming base & fading rear fader, and the paint. Oh, what a feeling.
Does anyone know what that does, and is it related to the A/C system at all??
Thanks.
NL
that what i have, but I'm wondering why they make it like that. checked out toyota web site and brochure, both seats on third row have LATCH connectors. ???
i thought the solar sensor also detect light and determine when it's dark enough to automatically turn the head light on. and i hope the A/C blinking is only causing by a dusty sensor, i wish...
Looks like 03 will have an optional rear entertainnment system, rear radio w/headphone jacks,radio controls in steering wheel, load leveling suspension and dare I say it! 17 inch wheels 265/65/17 !
I just bought my 02 Limited and the only thing I do not like is the wheels, I wish I would have waited !!!!
Solar sensor is for A/C auto climate control. It turns the amount of sunlight into an input for the climate ECU. If there is a lot of sun, you will get significant heat gain inside. You can test it by covering it with an opaque piece of paper. Your fan speed should drop after a couple of minutes. You can also shine a flashlight on it and your fan speed will increase if it is dark outside.
Thanks
Can't wait to see how the dealer fixes this...
NL
Myself: (avg of last 11 fill ups)
2001 2wd Ltd ~23,500 miles Purch: 11/2000
Average mpg: 13.39 mpg
Range: 299.0 miles
90% of my driving is in town with short runs.
It's interesting to note that Edmunds list the EPA ratings at 14/18 with a range of 365 miles on a tank. I've never seen any of this since day one.
Also, occasionally, when I drive over "slippery" surfaces, like my gravel driveway, the car makes a VERY loud crunching sound. It sounds awful. Is this normal?
edmunds sequoia forum getting a bit dead lately, may be we all waiting for 03.....
'01 SR5 2WD, purchased 12/00, now with 29,800 miles.
(730km) Smallest range = 310 miles (500 km). I always top up the tank so I usually put in
about 25.5 to 26 US gallons or 90 to 100 litres at each fill up. My trip computer says that
my avg fuel economy is 16.2mpg so there is a 1.25mpg error rate on the computer.
But trdsctwo: you may want to be careful topping -off your tank during fill-up. I believe it is not recommended.... I forget why but this has been discussed here before.
Steve
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SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
My advice from a financial perspective is to keep the Sequoia as long as possible, as the depreciation levels off after the 3rd or 4th year and if the vehicle is paid off you are basically getting free transportation.
I have a little personal experience in this area as I've sold 1-year old cars twice in the past couple of years, and the depreciation on those vehicles would have been enough to buy a decent car.
Galen
If anyone can point me to the procedure, I would purchase the blank from toyota guys (~$20), have a locksmith cut it (< $5), and program it myself. It sure beats the toyota quote to my wife of $45 for the key and $45 - 60 to program. I have heard others tell about their experience with dealers that program the keys...one woman spent an hour and the dealer said they couldn't figure it out...come back when the one "tech that knew how" is working.
Thanks for the help.
speakers when the engine is running. Had not noticed it before and there is no buzzing when the engine is not
on. Some where I seem to remember a posting about a fix or TSB addressing the problem. Could some one
direct me to the posting??? Thanks!
PS fiddling around with the volume and fade does not do anything to fix it.
Can anyone explain why they would do it that way?????? It makes no sense.
If you want to give me your e-mail, I will send you complete names and info.
Jim