Bought a brand new 2021 Rav 4 car is only 10 months old AC only worked twice. Brought the car in at Boch Toyota to have it looked at since it’s under warranty. I was told my condenser is damaged maybe due to debris falling inside my grill and it’s not under warranty and they want to charge me $1700 to repair it. Not to mention they charged me $145.00 just to have it looked at. So now I’m a pissed off Rav 4 owner. Toyota knows this is a problem and refuses to redesign the grill so basically this is a scam for Toyota to get more money out of you. Bought two other Toyota cars first was a highlander 2nd was a venza never had any issues. Not happy
Brand new RAV4 AC condenser damage
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No, but it is ugly if you put it in front. It is easy to put on the back of the top grill. It is impossible to put it on the back of the bottom grill without removing the front bumper cover.
They sold out so it is no longer available. But this thread tells about it:
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Take a step back and think about this...
It is not a safety issue. Yes this stuff happens. But it happens in most vehicles.
I am not sure on your solution to this? Vehicles have a condenser as well as a radiator in the front and are all in the same boat on your concern.
I am sure 'someone' with a 914-6 will have a say.
.Yes, my 914-6 does not have a coolant radiator, nor an A/C condenser, so leaks in those are not possible. But it does have an oil cooler that looks like a condenser, but never had a leak in it.I am sure 'someone' with a 914-6 will have a say.
What I do have to say is: The sky is not falling.
Edit: One of Shakespeare's plays is titled "Much ado about nothing".
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I got this mesh grill insert but I was wondering if the mesh will restrict the air flow and create any issues.
Also wondering if the delaer can claim that the mesh caused issues that will void the warranty.
Amazon.com: Birbenben Front Grill Mesh Insert Fit for Toyota RAV4 2019-2025 Accessories, Non- Adventure and TRD Off-Road Models, Air Vent Cover Guard Grille Guard Protector for 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 RAV 4 : Automotive
Also wondering if the delaer can claim that the mesh caused issues that will void the warranty.
Amazon.com: Birbenben Front Grill Mesh Insert Fit for Toyota RAV4 2019-2025 Accessories, Non- Adventure and TRD Off-Road Models, Air Vent Cover Guard Grille Guard Protector for 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 RAV 4 : Automotive
If the mesh gets clogged with leaves or other debris, it can restrict air flow, so keep it clean and you will be OK.
That appears to only be for the lower grille. The RAV4 has an upper and lower grille; most of the air goes through the upper grille because it is bigger. Also, many 5th generation RAV4s have a "active grille shutter" that closes off the lower grille anyway. Edit: you need a screen on the upper grille as well.
No impact on warranty.
That appears to only be for the lower grille. The RAV4 has an upper and lower grille; most of the air goes through the upper grille because it is bigger. Also, many 5th generation RAV4s have a "active grille shutter" that closes off the lower grille anyway. Edit: you need a screen on the upper grille as well.
No impact on warranty.
It is plastic and looks fine when installed over the grill,
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Cold I think
Not temperature, rather for aerodynamics. It closes at high speed driving: Active grille shutter
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I think it's gas pedal GO, brake pedal STOP, drive-by-wire. 🤣🤣
Google search will find lots of info on the grill shutters, including this one:
got my answer: it depends ... ha ha..
"check your manual"... I will, but surely it will be "lots of factors"...
anyway, looks like they don't cover the full area... will look in techstream, but nothing simple, like a "gravel protect mode"
"check your manual"... I will, but surely it will be "lots of factors"...
anyway, looks like they don't cover the full area... will look in techstream, but nothing simple, like a "gravel protect mode"
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