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Flashing failure lights

by pr0898 on Thu Nov 13 14:43:43 PST 2008

I have a 2002 Freelander. When I'm driving all of a sudden without hitting the breaks I feel a hard hit (like in the transmission or engine or somewhere), the TC and HDC Failure amber light starts flashing and it changes from drive to a flashing F and changes to a flashing 4 and so on. This also happends when it's raining. What can the problem be?

Is this a good deal?

by xxshiftyxx on Mon Nov 10 16:14:44 PST 2008

Sorry for the double post. Not sure where to post the question. I've been looking for a used RAV4. I got them down to $21750 including doc fee (he says required in our state by law) but not taxes or registration. He listed it at $23750. It's the 2007 RAV4 Limited fully tricked out with only 14,190 miles on it. Trying to decide on this or a 2009 or 2008 v6 limited one - someone said they got theirs down to $26570 or something. Keep in mind the features below are standard but also include the extras (like bluetooth that comes with the JBL speakers). It also has a clean carfax and autocheck record. Doesn't have NAVI is about it. He even said it has towing package parts. THere's no major cosmetic defects or rust either. Here's this deal: Exterior Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off Black roof rails w/cross bars Chrome grille Color-keyed bumpers Color-keyed door handles Color-keyed hard shell spare tire cover Color-keyed heated foldable pwr mirrors Color-keyed rear spoiler w/stop lamp FOG LIGHTS High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass Intermittent rear wiper LED rear lamps Rear privacy glass Side-opening rear door w/hold-open feature Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers Interior (10) cup/bottle holders (3) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets 60/40 split fabric-trimmed rear bench w/slide/recline function, 1-touch fold-flat lever, height-adjustable headrest, center armrest AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3/WMA capability, aux input jack, (6) speakers Amber-illuminated Optitron instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer w/(2) tripmeters Cargo area storage pockets in wheel housing w/(2) cupholders Cruise control w/brake deceleration feature Digital clock Direct tire pressure monitor system Door panel storage pockets, bottle holders Dual glove boxes w/upper box one-push open/close Dual visor vanity mirrors w/sliding extensions, roof-mounted vanity light Dual-zone automatic air conditioning w/air filtration, information display, micro dust/pollen removal capability Engine Immobilizer Fabric-trimmed 8-way pwr driver/4-way manual passenger seats-inc: pwr driver lumbar support, height adjustment, seatback pockets Fender-mounted mast antenna Illuminated entry-inc: key illumination, interior light, front map light Interior footwell lighting Leather-wrapped shift knob w/metallic insert, gated shifter Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls Multi-function center console-inc: (2) illuminated cupholders, storage box, cell phone storage pocket Outside temp gauge Pwr door locks Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & jam protection Rear deck storage-inc: water-repellant foldable deck board Rear window defogger w/timer Remote hood/fuel filler door releases Remote keyless entry Tonneau cover w/cargo net Mechanical 17" x 7.0 6-spoke aluminum wheels 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve dual VVT-i V6 engine 5-speed ECT automatic transmission Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Double-wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs Downhill assist control (DAC) Electric pwr rack & pinion steering Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Front/rear stabilizer bars Full-size spare tire Hill start assist control (HAC) Independent Macpherson strut front suspension On-demand 4-wheel drive P225/65R17 all-season tires Pwr vented front/rear solid disc brakes Traction control (TRAC) Vehicle stability control (VSC) Safety 3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/adjustable front seatbelt anchors Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Child protector rear door locks Child restraint system (ISOFIX CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions Collapsible steering column Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system Driver/front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags Drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelt Front & 2nd row roll-sensing side curtain airbags Front crumple zone Passengers automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts Side impact door beams Traction control (TRAC) Vehicle stability control (VSC) Brakes Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel Brake Type: Pwr Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x Cargo Area Dimensions Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 73.0 Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 36.4 Cooling System Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.6 Engine Displacement: 3.5L/216 Engine Type: Gas V6 Fuel System: SFI SAE Net Horsepower RPM: 269 6200 SAE Net Torque RPM: 246 4700 Exterior Dimensions Height, Overall (in): 66.3 Length, Overall (in): 181.1 Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5 Tread Width, Front (in): 61.4 Tread Width, Rear (in): 61.4 Wheelbase (in): 104.7 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.5 Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9 Interior Dimensions Front Head Room (in): 40.8 Front Hip Room (in): 53.8 Front Leg Room (in): 41.8 Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1 Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Volume (ft³): 108.2 Second Head Room (in): 39.7 Second Hip Room (in): 52.4 Second Leg Room (in): 38.3 Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3 Mileage EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28 Steering Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.6 Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8 Summary Body Style: 4 Door Vehicle Name: RAV4 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.95 Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Suspension Type - Rear: Double-Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Tires Front Tire Size: P225/65R17 Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17 Spare Tire Size: P225/65R17 Trailering Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000 Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200 Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000 Transmission Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.08 First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.24 Fourth Gear Rato (:1): 1.05 Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38 Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.36 Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52 Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD Trans Type: 5 Vehicle EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle Weight Information Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3675 Wheels Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0 Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0 Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0

Is this a good deal?

by xxshiftyxx on Mon Nov 10 16:13:06 PST 2008

I've been looking for a used RAV4. I got them down to $21750 including doc fee (he says required in our state by law) but not taxes or registration. He listed it at $23750. It's the 2007 RAV4 Limited fully tricked out with only 14,190 miles on it. Trying to decide on this or a 2009 or 2008 v6 limited one - someone said they got theirs down to $26570 or something. Keep in mind the features below are standard but also include the extras (like bluetooth that comes with the JBL speakers). It also has a clean carfax and autocheck record. Doesn't have NAVI is about it. He even said it has towing package parts. THere's no major cosmetic defects or rust either. Here's this deal: Exterior Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off Black roof rails w/cross bars Chrome grille Color-keyed bumpers Color-keyed door handles Color-keyed hard shell spare tire cover Color-keyed heated foldable pwr mirrors Color-keyed rear spoiler w/stop lamp FOG LIGHTS High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass Intermittent rear wiper LED rear lamps Rear privacy glass Side-opening rear door w/hold-open feature Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers Interior (10) cup/bottle holders (3) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets 60/40 split fabric-trimmed rear bench w/slide/recline function, 1-touch fold-flat lever, height-adjustable headrest, center armrest AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3/WMA capability, aux input jack, (6) speakers Amber-illuminated Optitron instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer w/(2) tripmeters Cargo area storage pockets in wheel housing w/(2) cupholders Cruise control w/brake deceleration feature Digital clock Direct tire pressure monitor system Door panel storage pockets, bottle holders Dual glove boxes w/upper box one-push open/close Dual visor vanity mirrors w/sliding extensions, roof-mounted vanity light Dual-zone automatic air conditioning w/air filtration, information display, micro dust/pollen removal capability Engine Immobilizer Fabric-trimmed 8-way pwr driver/4-way manual passenger seats-inc: pwr driver lumbar support, height adjustment, seatback pockets Fender-mounted mast antenna Illuminated entry-inc: key illumination, interior light, front map light Interior footwell lighting Leather-wrapped shift knob w/metallic insert, gated shifter Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls Multi-function center console-inc: (2) illuminated cupholders, storage box, cell phone storage pocket Outside temp gauge Pwr door locks Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & jam protection Rear deck storage-inc: water-repellant foldable deck board Rear window defogger w/timer Remote hood/fuel filler door releases Remote keyless entry Tonneau cover w/cargo net Mechanical 17" x 7.0 6-spoke aluminum wheels 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve dual VVT-i V6 engine 5-speed ECT automatic transmission Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Double-wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs Downhill assist control (DAC) Electric pwr rack & pinion steering Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Front/rear stabilizer bars Full-size spare tire Hill start assist control (HAC) Independent Macpherson strut front suspension On-demand 4-wheel drive P225/65R17 all-season tires Pwr vented front/rear solid disc brakes Traction control (TRAC) Vehicle stability control (VSC) Safety 3-point seat belts for all seating positions w/adjustable front seatbelt anchors Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Child protector rear door locks Child restraint system (ISOFIX CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions Collapsible steering column Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system Driver/front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags Drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelt Front & 2nd row roll-sensing side curtain airbags Front crumple zone Passengers automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) seatbelts Side impact door beams Traction control (TRAC) Vehicle stability control (VSC) Brakes Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel Brake Type: Pwr Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x Cargo Area Dimensions Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 73.0 Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 36.4 Cooling System Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.6 Engine Displacement: 3.5L/216 Engine Type: Gas V6 Fuel System: SFI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 269 @ 6200 SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 246 @ 4700 Exterior Dimensions Height, Overall (in): 66.3 Length, Overall (in): 181.1 Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.5 Tread Width, Front (in): 61.4 Tread Width, Rear (in): 61.4 Wheelbase (in): 104.7 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.5 Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9 Interior Dimensions Front Head Room (in): 40.8 Front Hip Room (in): 53.8 Front Leg Room (in): 41.8 Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1 Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Volume (ft³): 108.2 Second Head Room (in): 39.7 Second Hip Room (in): 52.4 Second Leg Room (in): 38.3 Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.3 Mileage EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28 Steering Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.6 Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8 Summary Body Style: 4 Door Vehicle Name: RAV4 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.95 Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Suspension Type - Rear: Double-Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Tires Front Tire Size: P225/65R17 Rear Tire Size: P225/65R17 Spare Tire Size: P225/65R17 Trailering Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000 Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200 Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000 Transmission Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.08 First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.24 Fourth Gear Rato (:1): 1.05 Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38 Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.36 Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52 Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD Trans Type: 5 Vehicle EPA Classification: Sport Utility Vehicle Weight Information Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3675 Wheels Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0 Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0 Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0

Fuses, or Computer?

by neotab on Tue Oct 21 19:50:28 PDT 2008

Shortly after buying my 2004 Jag S-type with 40,000 mi. about 8 months ago, I realized that three things don't work. No back-up warning system (beepers), the side mirrors do not rotate flat against the car for tight parking situations, and after about 10 minutes of driving (usually at low speeds, 30-40 mph) the amber warning light comes on, saying that cruise control is unavailable (even though I don't try to use it, and never have). Mechanic says it's not fuses and says a Jag dealer must replace a computer. Everything else is great. Any ideas before I take it to a dealer?

Re: turn signal bulb problem [oly3]

by pao on Thu Oct 16 17:59:30 PDT 2008

the heat from the bulb tends to melt the amber covering.....simply pinch the contacts together to tighten them..should solve the problem....the contacts loosen over time...and that causes the bulb to short out..

Re: turn signal bulb problem [yury]

by oly3 on Thu Oct 16 07:28:58 PDT 2008

I haven't tried to do anything but replace the bulb yet since it just happened. I looked at the socket and I don't see any corrosion, but the plastic amber cover has a hole melted in it and the bulb was warm to the touch after the car had been sitting most of the day. Do you think replacing the socket will fix this?