got my 2003 limited and have couple of questions..
1). according to my owner's manual, it mentioned that there is a AC power in the back of the center console with a on/off switch in the front dash by the rear window power switch. Well, there is a cover for the on/off switch and no sign of the AC outlet in my Sequoia. Is this an option? I don't seems to recall seeing it being listed.
2). My Sequoia has a somewhat annoying feature or bug. After unlocking all doors with my keyless remote, when I open my driver side door wideopen first, it somehow automatically lock all my doors. This is annoying especially when I accidently open my door (driver) first before the rest of my family get into the truck. Is this a feature or a malfunction? Anyway, I might take it in and get it checked. Just put in 390 miles - nice truck.
Look at your owners manual. I believe there are a few different options that you can choose from. It can be annoying if you are not used to it. I still find myself keeping my kids locked in.
Tell the service manager to SHOW YOU the cuts. Make him prove that it's not a warranty item. His oppinion doesn't count, you need hard facts to be denied warranty work.
I have ordered the limited fog lights & Tundra switch (post #3869). I was wondering if anyone else went this route and paid for someone to install it (how much?). It sounds like this setup will not be tied into the high/low beams if it does not include taking out the steering wheel to tap into headlight switch. That should be okay to keep it simple - assume this means that their is no autoshutoff for them as well.
If you're interested in installing the foglights yourself, click on my name to get my email address and contact me as it is too lengthy to post here. You are correct in assuming that it will not be tied into the Auto-off feature or the Hi-Low beams.
Have a 2002 Limited. When I start driving in the morning, I hear a rubbing sound about every second coming from what sounds like the front left wheel. It really does not get much faster as you get up to higher speeds. It is not fast like something is stuck in the tire. I had the dealer check it once and they changed the weight of the differential fluid which did not remedy the problem.
I have seen some discussions with rotar problems and did not know if this was related.
If you're like me and leave your fog lights on all the time, just tap the power (+) wire on the high/low beam (near the either head light). This way you don't need to install the switch and autoshutoff will work.
Fang3, Please elaborate for us "electronic d ummies " your fog light installation .I sounds quick and inexpensive .Performance Products 400 + bucks for two lights some wire and a switch ,no way! Thanks
I am getting ready to install my fog lights soon. As stated above, a tundra light switch is needed as well as a driving light relay available in auto parts stores. I still need to get the actual wires and connectors. I got directions on how to do this through another website. As far as tying into the headlights, I do not recommend this. Why? Because in many states the use of auxillary lights are reserved for the conditions they are designed for. If you get stopped and told to turn them off and can't you will look pretty dumb. Besides, using fogs all the time is annoying to other motorists and needlessly throws more light into the eyes of oncoming motorists. After I install the lights I will post an update.
I think of fog lights as the yellow color lights. The one's on the Sequoia I think of as running or driving lights. The might be called fog lights in the brochure but they are exceptionally effective when used to supplement the regular lights. I use them all the time and because they are aimed properly, they are NOT offensive to oncoming vehicles. My wife has driven the Sequoia behind me many times at night and they are not annoying. Keep in mind that the lights do a great job of lighting the SIDES of the road (good for rural driving) and maybe the first 20 feet in front of the vehicle.
Most fog lights come with two wires or connection for two wires. One is normal ground (-) and one is positive (+). Just bring the two grounds together and connect them to the car chassis. Bring the positives together and tap the headlight low beam wire (either side will work). You can check for correct wire with a tester.
Note: Use a 15-20 amp in-line or blade fuse between the fog lights and the low bean wire. This is for extra protection and in case you want to turn off the fog lights (pull the fuse).
If you find that the electricity draw is too much for the low beam wire (headlight fuse will break), you can always supplement power by adding a relay.
Anyone experiencing problems with the doors closing to easily, i.e., slight incline or breeze? Is there a fix. Took it in for 30k check up and tech said nothing wrong, ok, but blow on any door and they close.
I saw msgs regarding the inside rear storage door and it constantly falling off, was a fix ever submitted to this forum.
Thank you for the post on how to adjust the glass breaking sensor. I have printed down the message and stored it for my next check up@Toyota. So glad to be paying premiums to have those highly qualified Toyota tech's tell me that I needed to break the glass to determine if the sensor worked.
I saw that someone posted 04 seqoia will have Navigation sys. is it worth waiting for? I was a bit disappointed to see they put one in 4 runner but not Seqoia. I guess I can squeeze my kids into my I30t for one more year.
Try putting a short length of aquarium tubing or washer fluid tubing in the lilltle latch to encourage the latch to stay extended (door closed). Be sure to use sturdy tubing, but flexible enough to compress when you want to open the latch.
Why does Toyota put a vinyl steering wheel on a $35000 SUV? Even my cheap Corrola has leather warp steering wheel. Furhtermore, what is the deal with half dozen sunglass holders?
I have a bug deflector that was installed on the vehicle for that step price of $250. My question is can you go through a car wash( NO TOUCH JUST HIGH PRESSURE WATER)without the deflector getting torn off by the water pressure. or do you think just waiting until spring for a good wash? Thanks
Has anybody heard/read about this? The LX470 will be replaced by another vehicle that's based on the SEQ platform. Personally, I don't like how Toyota differiated the 4Runner and GX470. I hope that they don't do the same thing to the new Lexus and the SEQ.
Just brought my 2002 Sequoia home after 23 days at the dealership. Finally fixed the problem of not starting in cold weather. The main reason that it was there so long was that we had rain and mild weather for about 21 of the 23 days so could not diagnose the problem until the weather turned colder. (ie below 7 degrees celcius). The problem was found after tearing the dash apart which showed the wires connecting to the engine immobilizer were barely attached which was why the vehicle would not start in the colder weather. A very small problem but one that was not easily diagnosed. Let's see......I have all new ignition parts, a new wiring harness, a new stereo (both the receiver, CD player and front and back amplifiers) and who knows what else? All because some "smoh" at the factory did not attach a couple of wires properly. I am not sure that I will buy another Toyota manufactured on this continent, even though I still love the product. If it sounds like I am just a bit dissatisfied I am, although I am in no way intimating that any other Domestic product would be any better. My friend with the Denali XL has had his vehicle in the dealership twice to replace differential seals and his is not yet a year old.
Cliffy, or anyone else, has anyone you know installed the v8 TRD supercharger in a Sequoia, Tundra, Land Cruiser, or LX 470. I am still considering one but want some unbiased testimonials before I make such a substantial investment. I am interested not only in performance data, but also sound levels and any effect on the smooth nature of this engine. Please let me know if anyone has any real world information.
if you buy the american stuff, be prepared for low resale value, sqeaks, leaks, cheap plastic parts cracking/breaking. if your thinking long term high miles, you will never get there without a wheel barrow of cash. the extra dough spent on a toyota today pays dividends in the end. how many chevys have you seen running around with over 200000 miles?
I have a dealer installed bug/wind deflector on a my 2001 Sequoia. I have been through both types of car washes, pressure wash and brushless, and have experienced no problems with it. However when you enter the car wash there is a sign warning that they are not responsible for damage to these items. Once you do go through the car wash you still have to go behind the deflector to clean that area by hand.
One other point if you go through a brushless car wash, make sure you take out the Toyota cap on the tow hitch, under the rear bumber. It is the rubber black cap with the Toyota symbol in the center of it. If you do not take it out there is a high probability the car wash brushless system will knock it out and then you will have to get the car wash operator to go get it for you. I know from first hand experience, each time I forget, he has to go back into the car wash and pick it up off the floor. I don't recall having this problem with the power wash ones, but then again they don't clean that well either.
OK Hockeymom5, what is the outcome of the Michelin Cross terrain tires? I'm coming up on 32K and winter, so it is time to replace my original tires. How do you like the Michelin's?
I have had a few customers get the supercharger installed on the 4.7L engine. From what I've seen, the benefits are similar to the setup on the 3.4L on the other Trucks. The increase in HP and Torque are IMMEDIATELY apparent right from idle. There is a minor amount of additional noise, but not intrusive. If you're putting on a Sequoia, I would recomend that you keep the multi-mode 4WD in 4wd hi. This is because even in stock form, in 2wd, it's pretty easy to spin the rear tires and with the S/C installed it is much easier even on dry pavement.
The only drawbacks that I've seen or heard about are that you need to use premium fuel if you're using the S/C. Secondly, it may be beneficial for you to go with an aftermarket set of fuel injectors as the stock may sometimes not keep up with the new fuel demands. This is more individual in basis, so if you get the S/C, see how it works without first and if you need them, you can always do so.
Has anyone tried the Toyo M410 tires on the Sequioa? I just read a 11/01 consumer reports on SUV Tires, they were P225/75R15, smaller than our size, but the report listed the Toyo's as an excellent choice. I don't know if it is still valid for our size though?
I have a friend of mine with one on a Tundra. There is NO question that it adds a ton of power, although it did take a bit more than a week to feel all of it. The various computers need some time to get used to the new intake realities. He loves his.
What is the cost of installing this (parts & installation) and will it void the warranty ? Where can you get a good deal on it ? Regarding bug deflectors, had one on my 2001 and it came with my 2003. Took it off the '03. I can understand the need in the midwest (bug problems), but out here in Seattle, it seems a crime to cover up that beautiful front end with that hunk of plastic ! (like putting plastic on the sofa....for those of you old enough to remember.....)
The SC in question is the TRD supercharger and it does not void the warranty, as long as a dealer installs it. Cost runs in the vicinity of $4000 installed although I have seen them for less.
Thanks for all the feedback. I guess my main concern is the amount of noise produced at normal cruising RPM (around 2000 to 2500) and if it affects the smooth characteristics of this sophisticated V8 engine. I have a 2nd generation TRD supercharger on my 1996 4-Runner, and although it is fairly quiet at normal RPMs, I sense that the production of all of the extra HP and torque may not be quite as smooth as with a normally aspirated 3.4L V6. I know that this may just be subjective, and that I may have forgotten the normal characteristics of this engine, but I do know that for me; a change in the smooth nature of the 4.7L V8 would not be an acceptable trade-off for the increased power since I do not tow anything at the present time. (other than my wife and 4 boys) If anyone could address these issues, I would greatly appreciate it.
I bought these tires for my Pathfinder which I traded in. An excellent tire in all areas except off road. Great performance in all weather and conditions. Quiet and long wearing. If you want to go off road than a more aggresive tread may be called for.
~2 months ago I replaced the factory stock tires with Michelin LTX M/S in the 275/70/R16 (LC size - larger and taller than stock) on my Seq. Had a chance to see the tires performance off dry pavement last weekend on a family trip (5 adults and 4 kids) off-roading/mountain climbing/fun trip to Santa Ysabel and the Sunderland Dam via the Indian Reservation. There were spots with large loose rocks, narrow roads, inclines, hills, sandy areas, etc... and the Michelin tires handled all of these pretty good. No tire spin whatsoever. Great views up on the mountain even tho' it brought some anxious moments from some of the kids and a few of the adults.... The Sequoia handled the road like a champ. I have no complaints whatsoever, and can't wait to go back and try out other challenging spots up there. Up at the height of the mountain peak (>3,000 ft above sea level), met with a couple Chevy P/U trucks and a Ford Expy, doing same trip like us.
Since I've had these Michelin tires on dry pavement, I've found them to be very quiet, rides pretty well and handling is exceptional. I strongly recommend them.
The other night I got to put the Sequoia to use in some very slick, snowy conditions. Even in the snow, the traction control rarely kicked in unless I was really heavy on the throttle. Performance was excellent and the drive system worked better than any other 4WD system I've driven.
Well, it was a combination of snow and ice but we got about 4 inches in NC last night. It was packed down and solid this morning. With TRAC and VSC my 2WD Sequoia absolutely ROMPED through the stuff! Totally composed, never had a problem! I traded from a FWD RX300 with the same TRAC/VSC system and was afraid that the Sequoia's rear drive might have some trouble in the slick stuff. Not so! This system is absolutely perfect for real world snow conditions. I even tried to get the Sequioa "out of shape" a few times and it would have NONE of it! I'm totally impressed!
Ever notice what a racket the traction control makes! It sounds similiar to the anti-lock brakes when they activate. The traction control on my Maxima doesn't make any noise at all.
We replaced our 1998 Sienna with a 2003 Sequoia. Because of the price difference we purchased a 4x2. We had two other 4 wheel drive vehicles and hardly ever used the 4 wheel drive. We picked up the Sequoia the day after thanksgiving, and drove it home in the snow. We couldn't believe how well it drove in the snow, we feel that it handles better than the Sienna in the snow. Our dealer suggested to take it to an empty parking lot to see how it handles in the snow. We did, it was great fun, we turned the trac off to see the difference, it really does work. I thought I liked my Sienna, but I love my Sequoia. We were going to wait for the new Sienna, but instead got the Sequoia, I'm really glad. I had two previas before the sienna, so a change from a mini van is nice.
essweb...sorry it took so long for a reply...busy weekend. The sequoia does take a bit longer to stop. My husband kept warning me of this before I picked it up. However, the brakes seem very good and it is no problem to get used to, at first the brakes seemd a bit touchy to me, probably because my Sienna was 5 years old and we never replaced the brakes. I've been driving in snow lately and I've never hard the antilock breaks engage yet. In the sienna if you stopped on snow, you would hear a noise that the anti lock breaks were kicking in. Hope this helps,and by the way I love the Sequoia over the sienna.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go car shopping with a friend. We looked at everything from Mercedes to Nissan. We drove 8 vehicles including both sedans and SUV's.
The reason I am mentioning this is that I got to drive the new 03 4Runner. As a 01 Sequoia owner I was very interested in the new SUV. Let me say that I was very, very impressed. We drove both Limited and sport models and both handled and drove exceptionally well.
The thing that caught me eye the most was the quality of the materials used and the look of the dash. The little things they added i.e. the AC power outlet, lighted door map pocket, much improved JBL sound system, garbage bag holder and so on makes this SUV very nice. If it had three rows of seating I would definately be driving one today. O f course there are some things not on the new 4Runner that I have now but the improved interior quality is definately what won me over. The sport model had rear pillar mirrors that just about eliminated all the blind spots. However, this is not available on the Limited b/c of the new surround sound stereo. Also the cargo area includes a two level cargo deck that is very useful.
I hope and pray the 04 Sequoia upgrades that are planned will included many of the options included on the 03 4Runner.
It never stops? That is a problem. It should flash for a few moments but should go away when the system fully engages. If it doesn't, you're not in 4WD. There are times when the light will blink longer than others but it should still go out.
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1). according to my owner's manual, it mentioned
that there is a AC power in the back of the center
console with a on/off switch in the front dash by
the rear window power switch. Well, there is a cover for the on/off switch and no sign of the AC outlet in my Sequoia. Is this an option? I don't seems to recall seeing it being listed.
2). My Sequoia has a somewhat annoying feature or
bug. After unlocking all doors with my keyless remote, when I open my driver side door wideopen first, it somehow automatically lock all my doors.
This is annoying especially when I accidently open
my door (driver) first before the rest of my family get into the truck. Is this a feature or a malfunction? Anyway, I might take it in and get it checked. Just put in 390 miles - nice truck.
I have seen some discussions with rotar problems and did not know if this was related.
If you're like me and leave your fog lights on all the time, just tap the power (+) wire on the high/low beam (near the either head light). This way you don't need to install the switch and autoshutoff will work.
Note: Use a 15-20 amp in-line or blade fuse between the fog lights and the low bean wire. This is for extra protection and in case you want to turn off the fog lights (pull the fuse).
If you find that the electricity draw is too much for the low beam wire (headlight fuse will break), you can always supplement power by adding a relay.
I saw msgs regarding the inside rear storage door and it constantly falling off, was a fix ever submitted to this forum.
My question is can you go through a car wash( NO TOUCH JUST HIGH PRESSURE WATER)without the deflector getting torn off by the water pressure. or do you think just waiting until spring for a good wash? Thanks
of not starting in cold weather. The main reason that it was there so long was that we had rain
and mild weather for about 21 of the 23 days so could not diagnose the problem until the weather turned colder. (ie below 7 degrees celcius). The problem was found after tearing the
dash apart which showed the wires connecting to the engine immobilizer were barely attached
which was why the vehicle would not start in the colder weather. A very small problem but
one that was not easily diagnosed. Let's see......I have all new ignition parts, a new wiring harness, a new stereo (both the receiver, CD player and front and back amplifiers) and who
knows what else? All because some "smoh" at the factory did not attach a couple of
wires properly. I am not sure that I will buy another Toyota manufactured on this continent, even though I still love the
product. If it sounds like I am just a bit dissatisfied I am, although I am in no way intimating that any other Domestic
product would be any better. My friend with the Denali XL has had his vehicle in the dealership twice to replace
differential seals and his is not yet a year old.
LX 470. I am still considering one but want some unbiased testimonials before I make such a substantial investment.
I am interested not only in performance data, but also sound levels and any effect on the smooth nature of this
engine. Please let me know if anyone has any real world information.
The only drawbacks that I've seen or heard about are that you need to use premium fuel if you're using the S/C. Secondly, it may be beneficial for you to go with an aftermarket set of fuel injectors as the stock may sometimes not keep up with the new fuel demands. This is more individual in basis, so if you get the S/C, see how it works without first and if you need them, you can always do so.
Hope this helps.
Regarding bug deflectors, had one on my 2001 and it came with my 2003. Took it off the '03. I can understand the need in the midwest (bug problems), but out here in Seattle, it seems a crime to cover up that beautiful front end with that hunk of plastic ! (like putting plastic on the sofa....for those of you old enough to remember.....)
normal cruising RPM (around 2000 to 2500) and if it affects the smooth characteristics of this
sophisticated V8 engine. I have a 2nd generation TRD supercharger on my 1996 4-Runner, and
although it is fairly quiet at normal RPMs, I sense that the production of all of the extra HP
and torque may not be quite as smooth as with a normally aspirated 3.4L V6. I know that this
may just be subjective, and that I may have forgotten the normal characteristics of this engine,
but I do know that for me; a change in the smooth nature of the 4.7L V8 would not be an acceptable trade-off for the increased power since I do not tow anything at the present time.
(other than my wife and 4 boys) If anyone could address these issues, I would greatly appreciate it.
Since I've had these Michelin tires on dry pavement, I've found them to be very quiet, rides pretty well and handling is exceptional. I strongly recommend them.
http://thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=5549&sid=178&n=156
what is your feel of braking distance between your new Sequoia and the mini van that you were driving? The Sequoia is heavier, right?
The reason I am mentioning this is that I got to drive the new 03 4Runner. As a 01 Sequoia owner I was very interested in the new SUV. Let me say that I was very, very impressed. We drove both Limited and sport models and both handled and drove exceptionally well.
The thing that caught me eye the most was the quality of the materials used and the look of the dash. The little things they added i.e. the AC power outlet, lighted door map pocket, much improved JBL sound system, garbage bag holder and so on makes this SUV very nice. If it had three rows of seating I would definately be driving one today. O f course there are some things not on the new 4Runner that I have now but the improved interior quality is definately what won me over. The sport model had rear pillar mirrors that just about eliminated all the blind spots. However, this is not available on the Limited b/c of the new surround sound stereo. Also the cargo area includes a two level cargo deck that is very useful.
I hope and pray the 04 Sequoia upgrades that are planned will included many of the options included on the 03 4Runner.
If you havn't seen one go check it out anyway