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#2107 of 2123 Re: Hesitation at Start Up [jmasi] by electricdesign Oct 27, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: jmasi (May 21, 2007 7:29 am) I think you might mean the IAC, which stands for the "Idle Air Control".
#2108 of 2123 2004 204,000 km report by barneyrubble Dec 09, 2007 (5:45 pm)
I bought my base 5 speed brand new for my courier job. It is a flawless performer to say the least. Everyday I jump into this unit I feel proud to own it because it feels like such a quality machine. I am thinking of trading it though for a Mazda Miata. No. The Mazda will not be used in the courier business, but will sort of a retirement unit for me. Just a question for the group. How much of a market do you think I will have for a unit with 204,000 km on it? The body is in excellent condition and the back seats are like new since I have never used them. I took them out at purchase. I was talking to a dealer about trade in values, etc. And, here is what he said. Just find a site like Buy and Sell.com and look at the prices. Add all of the prices up and divide by the number of units that I am looking at the attain an average price. Here in the Vancouver market many of these units are selling for over 20,000 dollars. They all have packages and auto of course, but I took this detail into account. Anyhow, then what you do is to subtract about 20% because of the high mileage to get a value for the unit. So, that is kind of interesting. I know it is worth something because it looks and drives like brand new, especially with the new tires I just bought.
#2109 of 2123 Fuel problem, maybe by cgoossens Jan 09, 2008 (5:50 pm)
I have a 1998 Rav 4 4 cylinder. I love it. However it recently started cutting out while I'm driving. It doesn't stall but it acts like it isn't getting the gas. I have taken it to my mechanic and the Toyota dealer. Both have put it on computers and road tested it. They can't find anything wrong with it. I recently had it tuned up with lots of new stuff. That was not the problem. My mileage has dropped from 24 mpg to 16 mpg. Not acceptable. When it slows down I pump the heck out of it and after a few seconds it zooms ahead. Has anyone had a similar problem? How was it resolved? Replies to this message: wwest (Jan 10, 2008 9:20 am) jmohala (Jan 10, 2008 5:44 pm) cwhelan (Jan 28, 2008 6:44 pm)
#2110 of 2123 Re: Fuel problem, maybe [cgoossens] by wwest Jan 10, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: cgoossens (Jan 09, 2008 5:50 pm) And this occurred after you had it tuned up with lots of new stuff or was this the reason you had it tuned up with lots of stuff..???
#2111 of 2123 fuel problem, maybe? by cgoossens Jan 10, 2008 (10:46 am)
I had it tuned up after I had the problem. My mechanic thought that might be the problem. It hadn't been tuned up in a while and needed new plugs, etc.
#2112 of 2123 Re: Fuel problem, maybe [cgoossens] by jmohala Jan 10, 2008 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: cgoossens (Jan 09, 2008 5:50 pm) I have the exact same problem with my 98. I tried new plugs and pcv valve with no success. My mechanic can't find anything wrong. I'm thinking of changing the wires, rotor, cap & fuel filter. Have you tried that?
#2113 of 2123 Fuel problem, maybe? by cgoossens Jan 13, 2008 (8:23 am)
I know he put in new plugs and plug wires, fuel filter, air filter and a battery cable. There were a couple of other things. Parts came to $222. I don't remember seeing anything about a rotor cap. (Just checked the bill.) New PCV valve and gas treatment were the other two things. His computer printout was the same as the dealers which showed nothing wrong.
#2114 of 2123 door latch is frozen by mtmrose Jan 28, 2008 (3:57 pm)
how do you take the inside panel off so i can regrease the latches. I'm in alaska and it is freezing here and i never had to take the panel off before. it's a 98 rav4   thank you
#2115 of 2123 Re: Fuel problem, maybe [cgoossens] by cwhelan Jan 28, 2008 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: cgoossens (Jan 09, 2008 5:50 pm) My 98 RAV is doing this. Usually when I have coasted or idled, as at an intersection or stop light, then try to accelerate. There is nothing there, it sputters, as no fuel, water in gas, etc. I pump like crazy and it revs out of it, sometimes making a popping, banging or slight backfiring sound before it catches and takes off. This very dangerous and I am afraid of getting stalled in an intersection.   My car just had a full 80,000 mile service by the worlds best mechanic ( very thorough, knowledgeable) but the problem continued. He replaced the throttle plate. Problem continued. My "check engine" light came on yesterday for the first time in all this, but it was off again by the time he looked at. Grrrr! He is frustrated, feels it should be the fuel pump, but that checks out fine.
#2116 of 2123 First time Rav 4 owner 2001 L AWD by jmisner Feb 18, 2008 (8:06 pm)
I just bought my first Rav 4 to replace (sadly) my aging 86 740 volvo wagon. 120,000 miles,auto, one owner, regularly serviced at recommended intervals, lived outdoors always, cat converter replaced at 60,000, driven primarily highway in Northern Ca....so not a lot of snow or winter conditions. I will need to replace tires soon. Can anyone recommend a tire that will offer "quiet" sure footed ride? Also looking for any maintenance tips that will help me get to know my new car at this point in its life. Anything I should immediately have checked, etc? Replies to this message: cwhelan (Feb 29, 2008 6:52 am) jmisner (Mar 04, 2008 9:00 pm)

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