Recent content by hammersmith

Diablo, Thanks for the MDX info. I also much prefer truck-like features rather than a luxury car trying to be a SUV. I own a '02 M3. Without a doubt, one of the most exciting cars on the road. Very pricey (dealer even got away with tacking on several thousand dollars markup since car was in...

Thai, One good thing that came out of all this- I exposed you for the dimwit that you are. We all were very impressed with your explanation of the intermittent HAC problem. Wow, you flawlessly backed up all your design statements and put us in our place. What a wealth of knowledge you are. Too...

Diablo, I predicted a recall since the problem affected two '03's built one month apart. Too much of a coincidence in my book to only affect these two trucks. What do you think? I'm not stating every '03 4Runner will experience this problem (that's why I posted the question in the first...

Thai, It's interesting you demand everyone on "your" forum be polite then you make sarcastic comments such as "don't know crap", "buy the X5 ASAP". Why don't you take your own advice? What's more, YOU lit this thing not me. Really, I never intended to offend anyone, but then I never planed to...

Thai, I apologize if you feel I was being "bitchy". If you read my last post you will notice a certified Toyota mechanic feels this is a DEFECT. It is VERY frustrating when I ask a simple question (is this happening to you?) and you respond with "it's not a problem". That said, you are the...

Good Times- I read your post and I'm happy it's not happening to your 4Runner. (Remember, I'm not having a problem with DAC. I'm having trouble with HAC so no on/off switch or gear selection is necessary as it is ALWAYS on). Also, I'm not talking about a slippery surface. Just cement on an...

Thai, Okay, I will make one last attempt to show you why you are wrong with a video and written proof: go to: http://toyota4runner.com/html/shop/vehicles/4runner/performance/4runner_performance.html Play the video demo of the 4Runner climbing the hill. From Toyota page: Hill Start Assist...

Sorry Thai. I respect your opinion but you are incorrect regarding the HAC system on the '03 and for that matter, other vehicles with this capability. Hill-Assist was designed for ONE purpose. To keep the vehicle from rolling backwards and going out of control. Just read the description from...

Not "OK" According to Toyota, Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) is designed to hold the vehicle in place for five seconds to allow time to move your foot from the break to the accelerator. A description of this process is covered in detail on the Toyota web site. "Hold vehicle in place". Not...

Can't hill-start As soon as I release the break pedal the truck rolls back. Next I attempt to accelerate and it responds like on a sheet of ice (ABS and Traction Control systems kick in for some reason and moving forward becomes quite tricky). On less of an incline the hill-start holds fine...

Just took delivery of my new 2003 4-Runner Limited. Experiencing a very unusual problem when attempting to drive up a slight incline from a stop (my driveway). On approx 15-20 degree angle, release the break and attempt to accelerate, vehicle rolls backwards and ABS light blinks, traction...