I just joined today to find out what was up with my wife's Rav4... well, that didn't take 2 minutes! :shock:
THANKS!
THANKS!
TC006-07 / Drone Noise & Vibration at Highway Speeds / 04-24-07
TSB Number: TC006-07
Bulletin Title: DRONE NOISE & VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Applicable Year(s): 2006 - 2007 (VIN Specific) [2GR-FE]
File Size: 438 kb
Download: http://www.rav4world.com/tsb/2007/TC006-07.pdf
Description: Some model year 2006-2007 4WD RAV4 vehicles equiped with a 2GR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent drone noise and vibration at highway speeds, peaking at approx. 60 mph. A new 4WD computer assembly has been made available to address this concern.
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R4W Comments: 2GR-FE engine is the V6 and this TSB is VIN number specific.
Additional forum discussion here :arrow: http://rav4world.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4800
Bulletin Title: DRONE NOISE & VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Applicable Year(s): 2006 - 2007 (VIN Specific) [2GR-FE]
File Size: 438 kb
Download: http://www.rav4world.com/tsb/2007/TC006-07.pdf
Description: Some model year 2006-2007 4WD RAV4 vehicles equiped with a 2GR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent drone noise and vibration at highway speeds, peaking at approx. 60 mph. A new 4WD computer assembly has been made available to address this concern.
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R4W Comments: 2GR-FE engine is the V6 and this TSB is VIN number specific.
Additional forum discussion here :arrow: http://rav4world.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4800
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FYI - these components are on national back-order. I am waiting several weeks for mine.
By not replacing the computer assembly, does one risk additional wear and tear of any sort?
If you have an early model included in the TSB, is it absolutely necessary to switch out your ECU even if you're not experiencing the mentioned symptoms :?:
I would check this out to get your questions answered. Many people don't look at the TSB Threads...
http://RAV4World.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4800
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I believe the answer is that if the Dealership cannot recreate the issue, they will not be authorized to swap out the ECU by Toyota. My experience is that the Service Tech must experience the issue, then submit for the parts from Toyota....so if they don't hear/feel the rumble, they will not submit request for parts/service authorization.OCInsomniac said:If you have an early model included in the TSB, is it absolutely necessary to switch out your ECU even if you're not experiencing the mentioned symptoms :?:
It's really dependent on the dealership. I've had three TSBs done so far (fuel pump resistor, radio, 4WD ECU) and in each case the service manager ordered the parts based on my request only, without even seeing the car, and installed them without needing to verify the issues. Good thing, because two of them were intermittent. Still, I don't request TSBs for issues I'm not having.
My understanding of the 4WD ECU noise/vibration is that it was something that was there from day one, and even then there's variation between vehicles in how bad the noise and vibration is. If yours doesn't do it, you're probably fine leaving well enough alone.
My understanding of the 4WD ECU noise/vibration is that it was something that was there from day one, and even then there's variation between vehicles in how bad the noise and vibration is. If yours doesn't do it, you're probably fine leaving well enough alone.
Honestly I'm surprised more dealers don't operate this way. If they replace anything that's covered under a TSB, it's not like they're not going to get their reimbursement. I would think that the guarantee of not having a check-kiting or deadbeat customer would be incentive for them to take all the warranty work they could get.bmorton said:It's really dependent on the dealership...in each case the service manager ordered the parts based on my request only, without even seeing the car, and installed them without needing to verify the issues....
Most manufacturers give a lower labor rate on warranty items which is something of a disincentive if the shop is fully employed with full pay work.leeharvey418 said:Honestly I'm surprised more dealers don't operate this way. If they replace anything that's covered under a TSB, it's not like they're not going to get their reimbursement. I would think that the guarantee of not having a check-kiting or deadbeat customer would be incentive for them to take all the warranty work they could get.
Again, they're guaranteed to get reimbursed. I doubt a dealer ever had to turn their Toyota Parts account over to a collection agent.jdm124 said:Most manufacturers give a lower labor rate on warranty items which is something of a disincentive if the shop is fully employed with full pay work.
This is how my dealership operates. ESPECIALLY after my wife complained about their lack of professionalism when she got her oil changed in the RAV4!bmorton said:It's really dependent on the dealership. I've had three TSBs done so far (fuel pump resistor, radio, 4WD ECU) and in each case the service manager ordered the parts based on my request only, without even seeing the car, and installed them without needing to verify the issues. Good thing, because two of them were intermittent. Still, I don't request TSBs for issues I'm not having.
My understanding of the 4WD ECU noise/vibration is that it was something that was there from day one, and even then there's variation between vehicles in how bad the noise and vibration is. If yours doesn't do it, you're probably fine leaving well enough alone.
Our RAV4 had a small noise issue that has been getting increasingly worse. I have watched the Rav4World forums on and off for 5 months. After a 2 month lapse while moving, I finally registered and found this TSB. It's a good thing too. That is the only real problem we have with my favorite vehicle!
I just got this taken care of this AM and want to thank you for this posting. When you present the dealer with a TSB they've never seen, the earth moves. In a good way!RAVMAN said:TSB Number: TC006-07
Bulletin Title: DRONE NOISE & VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Applicable Year(s): 2006 - 2007 (VIN Specific) [2GR-FE]
File Size: 438 kb
Download: http://www.RAV4World.com/tsb/2007/TC006-07.pdf
Description: Some model year 2006-2007 4WD RAV4 vehicles equiped with a 2GR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent drone noise and vibration at highway speeds, peaking at approx. 60 mph. A new 4WD computer assembly has been made available to address this concern.
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R4W Comments: 2GR-FE engine is the V6 and this TSB is VIN number specific.
Additional forum discussion here :arrow: http://RAV4World.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4800
It is interesting / scary how much of this car is controlled by computer modules. This particular one not only changes the droning noise issue but how all the 4WD / DAC features behave as well. I could swear that the brakes feel different too but that's probably a stretch.
Anyway, thanks again.
that could be. The computer controls the brakes too as a part of the VSC system..
Does someone have a pdf of the Canadian version of this tsb...TSB2755 ?
My dealer couldn't find TSB2755...it wasn't in the system.rivermist said:Does someone have a pdf of the Canadian version of this tsb...TSB2755 ?
The reason...because the replacement part was not available, toyota canada pulled this TSB off the system. Now the TSB is available b/c the replacement part is available.
rivermist said:My dealer couldn't find TSB2755...it wasn't in the system.rivermist said:Does someone have a pdf of the Canadian version of this tsb...TSB2755 ?
The reason...because the replacement part was not available, toyota canada pulled this TSB off the system. Now the TSB is available b/c the replacement part is available.
Took the RAV4 to the dealer for the first oil service according to the owner's manual mtec instruction. Enquired on the TSB, the service people said that that they will not be covered or do anything unless you fork out cash to pay for it as it is not a recall. Wondering what woud you suggest the next step should be. I am thinking of calling Toyota canada and escalate this issue. What is your experience ?TSB Number: TC006-07
Bulletin Title: DRONE NOISE & VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Release Date: April 24, 2007
Applicable Year(s): 2006 - 2007 (VIN Specific) [2GR-FE]
File Size: 438 kb
Download: http://www.RAV4World.com/tsb/2007/TC006-07.pdf
Description: Some model year 2006-2007 4WD RAV4 vehicles equiped with a 2GR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent drone noise and vibration at highway speeds, peaking at approx. 60 mph. A new 4WD computer assembly has been made available to address this concern.
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R4W Comments: 2GR-FE engine is the V6 and this TSB is VIN number specific.
Additional forum discussion here Arrow http://RAV4World.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4800
I am in the Greater Vancouver, BC Canada.
Thanks.
it says right in the TSB that it's covered under the powertrain warranty, so show them that and bring a tape recorder if necessary; take it out and have them repeat themselves if they say it's not covered.amc328 said:...Enquired on the TSB, the service people said that that they will not be covered or do anything unless you fork out cash to pay for it as it is not a recall. Wondering what woud you suggest the next step should be. I am thinking of calling Toyota canada and escalate this issue. What is your experience ?
I am in the Greater Vancouver, BC Canada...
recall = they contact us, this TSB says "based upon a customer's specific complaint"
I think you should go to another dealership! I took all the TSBs in with me including Fuel Pump Whine, Highway Drone, Steering wheel cover, and a Major water leak... The dealership in Victoriaville Quebec immediately found all the french versions and did all the work in three days! They even gave me a shiny new Camry as a courtesy car.Took the RAV4 to the dealer for the first oil service according to the owner's manual mtec instruction. Enquired on the TSB, the service people said that that they will not be covered or do anything unless you fork out cash to pay for it as it is not a recall. Wondering what woud you suggest the next step should be. I am thinking of calling Toyota canada and escalate this issue. What is your experience ?
I am in the Greater Vancouver, BC Canada.
Thanks.
Do not pay a cent! These problems are in no way your fault.
I will do just that. Thanks. It is just very time consuming to get to theI think you should go to another dealership! I took all the TSBs in with me including Fuel Pump Whine, Highway Drone, Steering wheel cover, and a Major water leak... The dealership in Victoriaville Quebec immediately found all the french versions and did all the work in three days! They even gave me a shiny new Camry as a courtesy car.
Do not pay a cent! These problems are in no way your fault.
the bottom of this.
Thank you.
BTW, is there somewhere I can get the Canadian TSB #2755 ? This will
show them that it is not just a US one. Thanks again.
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