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This is phenominal! Mine is broke and I'm not willing to pay the $400. Thanks for taking the time to write out exactly how to do this. I will but the part and take the time. If you have any other info Let me know. If you live anywhere near chicago let me know also I will pay you to do it!!!!
Why no updates recently? There is at least 1 lease question out there since July. I took a crack at it and am working on a lease deal myself currently. Did this stuff move or are you guys just super busy?
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Bob Orr
tidester, host
While at the dealer, an advisor noticed I had the truck in 4WD and informed me the ABS did not function in 4WD! This sounds wrong to me.
Anybody got a clue as to what's happening? My brake fluid is full, and the gas cap is tight. My truck has 80,000 miles and has been well taken care of -- no offroading, etc. I have an appointment at the dealer for Wednesday the 11th.
Thanks in advance for any helpful information...
I had a 2001 Sequoia that we recently got rid of because the VSC system malfunctioned three times. The system engaged on an interstate at 70 mph making the car shutter, cutting power to the engine and engaging the ABS system. It only stops when the vehicle comes to stop. The other two times it happened we were on city street at slower speeds, but terrifying non the less.
Our problem was diagnosed as a YAW rate sensor and a steering angle sensor. We chose not to repair and traded it into the dealer. We felt we would never feel safe in the vehicle again.
BE CAREFUL!
For something like this to happen with a Toyota is unnerving. Where do you go for quality if not here? My Sequoia is in the shop now for a skid control ECU replacement costing $1800 in parts plus labor. I will have a talk with the Service Manager to gauge the odds of a repeat occurrence and decide my course of action. May also be getting help from Toyota on this one, we'll see.
I will also be getting an extended warranty on any new vehicle I buy. There's too much electronic componentry in new cars to be comfortable with for the long haul.
I had a 2003 2wd SR5 with leather, 3rd row, JBL sound, tow package, etc. It had 64000 miles on it when we sold it to CarMax.
I sold it because I was just given a 2007 GMC Yukon SLT (2wd) as my company vehicle. The Sequoia still had payments left on it and it was just going to sit in the garage most of the time so I decided to sell.
I thought I would leave you with a few details and comments comparing these two vehicles.
In my first 3 weeks of owning the Yukon I have noticed a few things that I think Toyota does better.
1. Space: The Sequoia is much more spacious inside. All seating positions plus the storage area is much bigger.
2. Throttle: Tip in on the Sequoia is fast and it gives you the impression of being faster
3. Engine: The Sequoia engine is so so so smooth even when under Wide Open Throtle. The Yukon is not harsh at all just not as smooth.
4. Armrests. The front buckets on the Yukon don't have built in center armrests
5. Window switches: Yukon does not have auto-up on the front windows
6. Power passenger seat: Yukon does not have a power passenger seat and the drivers seat has a manual recline
7. E-glass: the Sequoia's untinted front windows felt like they reflect heat better than the Yukon
8. Cruise control: The factory cruise control that Tyota uses is perfect in my opinion especially placed at the 4 o'clock position
9. 6 cd changer: Yukon's is bloody slow
10. The ride of the Yukon is awesome, and I like it much better than the Sequoia.
11. The HVAC controls on the Yukon are too small and not intuitive. Round dials like in the sequoia are the best for these functions.
12. Rear Glass that rolls into the tailgate on the Sequoia is really nice and much better than the flip up glass.
13. Center console is bigger in the Sequoia
14. Yukon is much quieter
15. Yukon has better fuel efficiency. On identical routes the Sequoia would yield 14.5 and the Yukon 16.5. On the highway the Sequoia would top out at 16.5. The Yukon will give me 19 on the highway.
16. Door handles on the Yukon are nicer and more substantial
17. Leather seats on the Yukon are high quality. So are the Sequoia's but they are slippery.
18. Overall Looks of the Sequoia was more attractive in my opinion.
19. On-Star is awesome! I would whole heartedly reccommend it.
I'm happy with my Yukon and more happy that it is free but the Sequoia is a very competitive vehicle in this segment.
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The service center tells me that I should pay ~$310 , just to flush the engine and fuel system. They will also charge me the other regular 30K services for about $410.
Do I need to do this kind of service? any recommendation?
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Toyota Sequoia
tidester, host
The truck has had the brake recall along with muffler, transfer case, and skid control computer replacements. I'm thinking it's probably good for a lot more miles unless some sensor starts acting up. Using full synthetic in engine/trans/differentials.
Anybody got 120k+ on theirs?
By the way, before yours malfunctioned on you the first time, did you get any warning with lights a few days earlier, or at the actual onset of the problem?
So, what to do? For now, I'm just ornery enough to keep driving this thing with its new skid control computer, hoping the new part number they put in has some better logic in it.
I see people post that they disconnect the battery to stop the lights from coming. I urge people not to do that. Have it checked out! Although, that did not help us since the dealer had no clue what could happen.
There are some crummy dealers, for sure. I've run into a couple in years past, in other cities. One in Kansas City was absolutely excreble, another 10 miles away was wonderful (Wolfe).
Overall, my Sequoia would be very difficult to replace, I've decided. Only the Land Cruiser would be of immediate interest, and that's out of my ballpark.
Maybe a 4Runner when I've wrung every last safe mile I can out of my current ride. 120k would be very nice, indeed. With proper care, probably attainable.
At any rate, after reading some of the posts re: VSC I am concerned about it happening on my SUV since my wife drives it almost exclusively.
Around what mileage did the ones w/ VSC problems start seeing symptoms and/or total failure?
How old are your Sequoia's?
Is there anything I can do as a preventive measure to avoid this problem?
Any advice or responses would be appreciated.
It sure would be *great* if an undercover Toyota factory rep or really knowledgeable service tech could tell us all the intimate details of the electronics and their upgrades. Inquiring minds want to know...
electric motor on the rear window
seal on the right rear wheel
stays that keep the back two doors open on an incline
lots of brake jobs
burned out the emergency brake (to easy to drive with it on) twice
I chance my on oil and filter every 5K miles with mobil 1
engins runs as smooth as the day I got it off the lot
I have a friend with a Sequoia that has the same type problem. It has been to the shop three times now. No luck getting it fixed. Good luck to you!!
Thanks,
Marc Sparks
I thought I heard on TV last month about a recall on SEQ, but I could not find any discussion thread about this recall. Does anybody know of any recall? I don't have any problem right now, but I don't want to miss a recall opportunity either.
Thanks for any info.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070209/BUSINESS01/702090427
Before the one I had a 98 Mecedes ML320 which I bought at MSRP, In less than four years I had it, I change the brake at 22k milse, transe case at 40K($5000 if not warrant), I have to go the dealer every three month for ligt, power, door openner etc. It was bad experince for the Mecedes, no more.
You are a Saint among men. Your post saved me many hours of time, busted knuckles, and broken parts. Of course the dealer would not respond to my email comparing my Sequoia (with the non-functional rear window and broken lift gate hatch lever) to the functionality of a Honda Civic.
I've got the panel off, and was able to finally open the rear door. I have ordered the latch handle, and will replace it when it arrives. Thanks much again. Your willingness to help others when Toyota wouldn't is a godsend.
I'm searching for options but this seems to be the case with a number of owners. I'll accept all alternatives to dealer price.
Just out of curiosity, do you know how many transmission oil changes/flushes your Sequoia has had? I'm wondering about mine, even though it seems ok now...
My 06 Seq's DVD screen has gone dead. I have sound, just no picture. It has been to the dealer 3 times. The last time, they changed all components and still no fix. Now they want to change the wiring harness, which honestly makes me nervous. The service tech doesn't think it's going to fix anything either, he's just going on what Toyota is recommending them to do next. He said if this doesn't work, then a rep from Toyota will work of the problem. Has anyone had the same experience?
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Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!
Completely different beasts, I understand. I'm choosing between practical and all-out.
I want to choose practical, but I can't find any info on the Sequioa having a Rear-view backup camera or bluetooth-hands free capability?
Has anyone installed these as after-market items?
On a side note, has anyone owned both of these vehicles?
Thanks as always!
But...last summer we bought my wife an FJ Cruiser, and I've been very impressed with Toyota - excellent build quality, no squeaks, no rattles, very solid. So while the FJ is too small for my taste, I could see going with a Sequoia versus a Tahoe.
Anyone - particularly those that have owned/driven both the Tahoe and Sequoia - want to give an opinion, I'd be grateful.
I really like the Z71 Tahoe's rugged look, and gas mileage in my Yukon has been 17-18mpg over the years that I've owned it, so no complaints there either. Still...I have that feeling that I would really like the Sequoia also....
I guess it's time to go to a dealership and drive a Sequoia...maybe even see if I can keep one overnight, just to get a feel for it.
We are considering whether we should buy the Sequoia at the end of the lease. The residual value is $24,178. Leasing company will not negotiate on the price, however, after researching on Edmunds and some local Toyota dealership sites, this looks to be a fair price. The 2004 Sequoia will have 37,000 miles on it at the end of the lease. It will probably need all new tires as the tires are worn and the brake pads need to be replaced soon.
Should we buy the '04 Sequoia which needs all new tires and brake pads or should we lease a new car for him or an'06. We are considering either an Infiniti FX35 althought the gas mileage is only a little better or some other smaller SUV?
I know this is a lot of questions at once but we are really struggling with whether to buy or lease used or new. It seems that buying cars is a losing battle no matter what...
As to your questions, I have another one!
When you buy a car at the end of a lease does the dealer have an obligation to restore the car to "sellable condition," i.e. to replace or repair worn and defective parts?
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
If you are considering a smaller SUV, Toyota has the new Highlander. I have the 4Runner, but Sequoia's and Highlander's ride better IMO.
Last but not least, if your husband is considered self employed or in an incorporated practice, then talk to your tax person to see what benefits could be had. It's quite possible to be writing off or depreciating use of a new vehicle related to his practice, but only your tax person can confirm or deny what the benefits are.
Canddmeyer, thanks for your input -- yes, we think it would be a good purchase especially on a Toyota and I've treated it pretty well although our only concern is when we want to sell it in 3 years as a 6 year old vehicle, how will the resale market for large SUVs be. I hear it is already bad with the current gas prices.