Picking up 03 4Runner Monday...
01-17-2003, 08:18 AM
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Originally posted by JGage
I don't have the Nav, just the 6 disc w/ 10 speakers.
It's sad, because I had a '93 Celica All-Trac Turbo that had a 10spkr system and it sounded great.
IMHO, the '03s JBL system doesn't stink... It's just not all that great. It isn't very dynamic or open and airy. Once again, IMHO, I think the problem can be directed to the amp/power source. Has any checked to see if there is a stand-alone power source or is it power via the head unit ? I'll have to go look.
Another sort of complaint I have... Though it's really petty and not a big deal... The gas gauge isn't calibrated worth a damn. It'll show 1/2 a tank @ 195mi... Then by 220 it'll be on 1/4. Anyone else getting this ?
Mine will stay above full for 60mi.
I don't have the Nav, just the 6 disc w/ 10 speakers.
It's sad, because I had a '93 Celica All-Trac Turbo that had a 10spkr system and it sounded great.
IMHO, the '03s JBL system doesn't stink... It's just not all that great. It isn't very dynamic or open and airy. Once again, IMHO, I think the problem can be directed to the amp/power source. Has any checked to see if there is a stand-alone power source or is it power via the head unit ? I'll have to go look.
Another sort of complaint I have... Though it's really petty and not a big deal... The gas gauge isn't calibrated worth a damn. It'll show 1/2 a tank @ 195mi... Then by 220 it'll be on 1/4. Anyone else getting this ?
Mine will stay above full for 60mi.
01-17-2003, 09:42 AM
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Every Toyota I've owned has had the same non-linear fuel gauge indication. Just a quirk to adjust to, nothing a dealer would dig into to "fix".
Interesting what some are suggesting to restore electronics operation, and is actually recommended in the owner's manual: Re-boot! I don't recall the page, and it doesn't say that exactly, but that's in effect what Toyota says for electronics-type problems. I hope they aren't using Windows ME!
No problems to report, but I only have 400 miles after a week. One minor annoyance is moonroof operation. The manual says it's one-touch tilt and slide, but the one touch only works on the slide cycle open/close. I have to hold the tilt button to complete the open/close cycle. Anyone else notice this?
Tripitz, look at what you started! This may be the longest thread on the board. Seems to be some interest in the 4th Gen. I don't know where they're all going, I've only seen one other on the road, a Titanium Sport Edition, but I'm in a semi-rural part of the county. My dealer is sold out, though, having placed "over 40" since intro. Nice to be exclusive for a little while.
Interesting what some are suggesting to restore electronics operation, and is actually recommended in the owner's manual: Re-boot! I don't recall the page, and it doesn't say that exactly, but that's in effect what Toyota says for electronics-type problems. I hope they aren't using Windows ME!
No problems to report, but I only have 400 miles after a week. One minor annoyance is moonroof operation. The manual says it's one-touch tilt and slide, but the one touch only works on the slide cycle open/close. I have to hold the tilt button to complete the open/close cycle. Anyone else notice this?
Tripitz, look at what you started! This may be the longest thread on the board. Seems to be some interest in the 4th Gen. I don't know where they're all going, I've only seen one other on the road, a Titanium Sport Edition, but I'm in a semi-rural part of the county. My dealer is sold out, though, having placed "over 40" since intro. Nice to be exclusive for a little while.
01-17-2003, 12:07 PM
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Originally posted by BT17R
Every Toyota I've owned has had the same non-linear fuel gauge indication. Just a quirk to adjust to, nothing a dealer would dig into to "fix".
Interesting what some are suggesting to restore electronics operation, and is actually recommended in the owner's manual: Re-boot! I don't recall the page, and it doesn't say that exactly, but that's in effect what Toyota says for electronics-type problems. I hope they aren't using Windows ME!
No problems to report, but I only have 400 miles after a week. One minor annoyance is moonroof operation. The manual says it's one-touch tilt and slide, but the one touch only works on the slide cycle open/close. I have to hold the tilt button to complete the open/close cycle. Anyone else notice this?
Tripitz, look at what you started! This may be the longest thread on the board. Seems to be some interest in the 4th Gen. I don't know where they're all going, I've only seen one other on the road, a Titanium Sport Edition, but I'm in a semi-rural part of the county. My dealer is sold out, though, having placed "over 40" since intro. Nice to be exclusive for a little while.
Every Toyota I've owned has had the same non-linear fuel gauge indication. Just a quirk to adjust to, nothing a dealer would dig into to "fix".
Interesting what some are suggesting to restore electronics operation, and is actually recommended in the owner's manual: Re-boot! I don't recall the page, and it doesn't say that exactly, but that's in effect what Toyota says for electronics-type problems. I hope they aren't using Windows ME!
No problems to report, but I only have 400 miles after a week. One minor annoyance is moonroof operation. The manual says it's one-touch tilt and slide, but the one touch only works on the slide cycle open/close. I have to hold the tilt button to complete the open/close cycle. Anyone else notice this?
Tripitz, look at what you started! This may be the longest thread on the board. Seems to be some interest in the 4th Gen. I don't know where they're all going, I've only seen one other on the road, a Titanium Sport Edition, but I'm in a semi-rural part of the county. My dealer is sold out, though, having placed "over 40" since intro. Nice to be exclusive for a little while.
Congrats on picking up your new car! I haven't noticed anything with my moon roof as it is completely covered in snow and ice (and has been since I picked up my car).
As for them moving, I'm skeptical still. Granted, nothing ismoving, but in December the dealer didn't sell any for the first 3 weeks. Then, bam, they sold 9 or 10 of the 12 they had sitting on the lot. I do get a kick out of driving by their second lot every now and then.... they must have 25 Sequoias just sitting there. I wonder if they are moving any better than the 4Runners?
I haven't had any problems with the radio -everything works fine. I just want to pinpoint the cause of the rattle. It is not the roof rack unfortunately.
01-17-2003, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by Mohamed
hey I haven't seen a pic of it yet, got any?
hey I haven't seen a pic of it yet, got any?
01-17-2003, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by Tripitz
As for them moving, I'm skeptical still. Granted, nothing ismoving, but in December the dealer didn't sell any for the first 3 weeks. Then, bam, they sold 9 or 10 of the 12 they had sitting on the lot. I do get a kick out of driving by their second lot every now and then.... they must have 25 Sequoias just sitting there. I wonder if they are moving any better than the 4Runners?
As for them moving, I'm skeptical still. Granted, nothing ismoving, but in December the dealer didn't sell any for the first 3 weeks. Then, bam, they sold 9 or 10 of the 12 they had sitting on the lot. I do get a kick out of driving by their second lot every now and then.... they must have 25 Sequoias just sitting there. I wonder if they are moving any better than the 4Runners?
Sequoia's are another story. They must have a dozen in stock.
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Ahhhhhh !! Just filled up, my AVG MPG is up to 15.96 ! Just coming up (about 75m) on 2000m. This is much better.
Ordered yesterday the AW Floormats from https://www.toyotaparts4u.com/ they had the best price+shipping than other sites... I have the Taupe/tan/oak and my mats were getting dirty quickly.
Ordered yesterday the AW Floormats from https://www.toyotaparts4u.com/ they had the best price+shipping than other sites... I have the Taupe/tan/oak and my mats were getting dirty quickly.
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01-17-2003, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by JGage
Ahhhhhh !! Just filled up, my AVG MPG is up to 15.96 ! Just coming up (about 75m) on 2000m. This is much better.
Ordered yesterday the AW Floormats from https://www.toyotaparts4u.com/ they had the best price+shipping than other sites... I have the Taupe/tan/oak and my mats were getting dirty quickly.
Ahhhhhh !! Just filled up, my AVG MPG is up to 15.96 ! Just coming up (about 75m) on 2000m. This is much better.
Ordered yesterday the AW Floormats from https://www.toyotaparts4u.com/ they had the best price+shipping than other sites... I have the Taupe/tan/oak and my mats were getting dirty quickly.
USAToyotaParts.com was $10 cheaper than them, i ordered from there, should be here tuesday. I need them...too much snow here...
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