fedrlbiker
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Took my '05 V8 Sport in with 100k and they had the service tech check it out. They got my extended warranty to cover it. Parts were ordered on Monday and supposed to be here by Friday.
T-SB-0121-12 Its Finally Here!
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BlackWorksInc
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That's good, let me know how the new driveshaft works out, I may have my warranty cover it soon.
jdkilroy
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It seems a little lame that Toyota would issue this TSB and include vehicles that clearly don't qualify for the repair. I don't know what the issue date of the TSB is but my 2008 with less than 30K mi (but put into service in 2007) is already not eligible.
So is the strategy to wait until most of the vehicle affected are excluded and then issue a TSB ... ?
I'm hoping that since the issue was raised by the previous owner and recorded in Toyota's maintenance records, I will have a chance at this repair as my "clunk" is getting worse.
Edit: anyone know what is different about the new drive shaft that helps eliminate the "clunk?"
So is the strategy to wait until most of the vehicle affected are excluded and then issue a TSB ... ?
I'm hoping that since the issue was raised by the previous owner and recorded in Toyota's maintenance records, I will have a chance at this repair as my "clunk" is getting worse.
Edit: anyone know what is different about the new drive shaft that helps eliminate the "clunk?"
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talonjade
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I really don't see how this helps most of us...thanks Toyota... remember that time about 5 years ago you replaced a $400 part on my 89' toy (some kind of steering part).... free of charge due to TSB no matter how old it was.
It was your error you made it correct.... not so much this time around. :wtf:
It was your error you made it correct.... not so much this time around. :wtf:
Jeff T
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It's sad when a TSB is issued and most won't be able to use it. Like most big companies everything they do is calculated.
Now that I replaced both front calipers as they were locked and replaced both head gaskets TSB's will probably come out on those as well.
While I'll admit my 4R has performed quite admirably for allot of miles the head gasket problem really pissed me off.
Now that I replaced both front calipers as they were locked and replaced both head gaskets TSB's will probably come out on those as well.
While I'll admit my 4R has performed quite admirably for allot of miles the head gasket problem really pissed me off.
I took mine in to try to get the work done under warranty and no dice. They said I was out of the warranty period by a couple months. FML. The new part is ~$370 according to the parts counter at my dealership. I did have them check it before but they called it a normal condition then so nothing was done. Toyota really tried to save some cash on this one by putting this out with such a limited group and with only 2 years that can really still be under warranty.
Has anyone compared the new part to the old one to see whats different?
Has anyone compared the new part to the old one to see whats different?
kenm09
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anyone have any luck with this? mine is toyota certified pre-owned and i can't see why this wouldn't be covered. specifically since it is powertrain related.
fedrlbiker
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They are covering mine under extended warranty at the Grapevine, TX dealership.
MidwestT4R
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Just called my dealer and it's no dice on my 2004.
Called Toyota corporate to express my displeasure. 800-331-4331. Especially since my truck was certified to 100K for drivetrain and it's no dice as I am at 115K now.
But they did say they would note my concern.
Any of you with your own concerns might want to call the same number. Not that you'll get the answer you want to hear, but if enough people call, who knows?
Called Toyota corporate to express my displeasure. 800-331-4331. Especially since my truck was certified to 100K for drivetrain and it's no dice as I am at 115K now.
But they did say they would note my concern.
Any of you with your own concerns might want to call the same number. Not that you'll get the answer you want to hear, but if enough people call, who knows?
Jeff T
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I called on the calipers, exhaust smell, head gaskets and now the driveshaft.
Sure, I drive mine, but each time I call I've been told "we'll make a note of this".
V6 4R Fixed
Well, thanks to this forum and posting I got my 2008 V6 4R a new rear driveshaft installed today. Truck has 63,000 miles but I did have an RO when I had some service done at 52K where I mentioned the clunk to them and it was documented.
They even gave me a loaner Prius (sorry, not for me though) for the day.
Thanks!
Bob
Well, thanks to this forum and posting I got my 2008 V6 4R a new rear driveshaft installed today. Truck has 63,000 miles but I did have an RO when I had some service done at 52K where I mentioned the clunk to them and it was documented.
They even gave me a loaner Prius (sorry, not for me though) for the day.
Thanks!
Bob
dan18932
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I just heard back from Toyota corporate out of Long beach Ca office. They said since I am out of warranty there is nothing they can do unless there is a recall. I was told however If enough people call and complain then the issue will be escalated for a possible recall. But the key is to have multiple people call and document their concerns. Since I don't have my issue documented in the service notes I was denied any assistance.
Kmvreter
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Any update? Did they change the splines? Is it just a driveshaft part or did they also do something with the female part on the transfer output?
Snesley Wipes
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Got mine done yesterday...lovin it!
Am not hopeful..... If they don't do a recall on the caliper freeze issue I doubt they will do much more for this....
BlackWorksInc
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Yeah, according to the factory guy I spoke with a year or two back about this; he had gone to Japan and they told him "its an expected and accepted byproduct of owning a 4WD SUV." So I guess Toyota didn't see it as a problem because where they live its not a big deal?
The TSB was made (first for the GX470) to address other customers who did not feel it was an acceptable issue with a 4WD vehicle and Toyota addresses it on a "case by case" basis. This is why it is a TSB and not a Recall or Campaign, its only an issue if the customer brings the complaint up.
The TSB was made (first for the GX470) to address other customers who did not feel it was an acceptable issue with a 4WD vehicle and Toyota addresses it on a "case by case" basis. This is why it is a TSB and not a Recall or Campaign, its only an issue if the customer brings the complaint up.
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