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BRIAN___
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| 02/16/2003 9:04 PM |
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My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
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Carl___
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| 08/10/2002 8:15 PM |
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Aim at 8/7/2002 8:39:03 AM
Does anyone know what new features the 2003 Sequoia will have??
Also looking for new features and does anyone offer an override to the 99MPH speed limitation? |
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unknown___
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| 02/20/2003 7:43 PM |
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Some dealers are replacing front drive shafts to double cardigan joint type. ford has the same thing going on right now. has something to do with the short shaft length and slight binding in the u joints. the double eliminated the problem with my 02 4 runner.
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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Scott___
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| 03/11/2003 1:37 AM |
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I have a 2003 Tundra and have the same trouble that you are descibing. I have also been getting the run around from my dealership. They said that it is a fluid thickness problem in the transfer case and when it gets warmer the noise should go away and work itself in and the noise will go away. I will never buy another Toyota again and I love to tell others not to buy a Toyota.
Like your trouble I notice that engaging the 4wd stops the noise and it takes about 15 miles at least of around town driving before the noise stops.
I can't wait for summer!
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
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BRIAN___
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| 03/14/2003 6:03 PM |
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I've got 2 dealers (same distributor, Gulf States Toyota) who have looked at my Sequoia. Both have said that there's a problem but that Toyota does not have an answer. I am really PO'd that they sold me a vehicle with a known problem, and I paid about $44,000. I'm thinking of getting a lawyer to write toyota a letter. I now have 4000 miles on my Sequoia, and the problem is still there and it's 70 degrees in New Orleans. Basically they are saying that you don't have a problem as long as the ambient temperature is above 70. I think this only happens in some of their 4x4's, or else there would be a major story on this. I'm not giving up.
Brian
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Scott at 3/11/2003 1:37:04 AM
I have a 2003 Tundra and have the same trouble that you are descibing. I have also been getting the run around from my dealership. They said that it is a fluid thickness problem in the transfer case and when it gets warmer the noise should go away and work itself in and the noise will go away. I will never buy another Toyota again and I love to tell others not to buy a Toyota.
Like your trouble I notice that engaging the 4wd stops the noise and it takes about 15 miles at least of around town driving before the noise stops.
I can't wait for summer!
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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rob___
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| 03/17/2003 11:06 AM |
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We have both a 2002 Tundra and a 2002 Sequoia. The Sequoia has been fine but the Tundra had EXACTLY the same problem you are talking about and I fixed it by adjusting the center driveshaft bearing carier position as described here: http://omicron.felk.cvut.cz/FAQ/articles/a4837.html
Hope that helps.
Rob
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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John___
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| 04/24/2003 9:46 AM |
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Brian. I have a 2002 Tundra and I have had this problem since about 400 mi.I have tried many times to get Toyota to fix this , They finally have admitted the problem is with the front differential and they are working on a field fix , they have one but as of 4-20-03 they don't have enough parts to supply the demand for these repairs nationwide.Try cartrackers .com/forums/toyota then chrisbish or smokey you'll find some interesting stories and responces from Toyota tech good Luck. Let me know how you make out! John
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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unknown___
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| 05/13/2003 10:22 PM |
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-----I have the exact same problem and lost arbitration.-------
Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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jonathan___
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| 06/19/2003 10:45 AM |
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Brian, I have a 2003 4WD Tundra Limited w/ the same problem. I feel the cyclical vibration thru the floorboards when driving btwn 30 - 40 mph. It's worse on cold days and eventually goes away after ~15 miles of driving. Engaging 4WD causes the vibration to go away, but when I disengage, the vibration comes back. I was told by the dealer that Toyota is aware of the problem and that they are working on a "possible repair to address vibration and noise (60 - 90 days out for repair), will possibly reduce but not totally aleviate noise/vibration." This was at the beginning of April, so I'm waiting until July 03 to see what they come up with.
Much like you, I'm pissed that they sold me this vehicle. I spent ~$30K for this truck and every time I drive it, I get a bad taste in my mouth. Have you had any success in getting your Sequoia fixed or replaced?
Jonathan
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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jonathan___
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| 06/19/2003 10:50 AM |
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Scott, I also have a 2003 4WD Tundra w/ the same problem. I feel the cyclical vibration (vvmmmmm....vvmmmmm...vvmmmm...etc) thru the floorboards when driving btwn 30 - 40 mph. It's worse on cold days and eventually goes away after ~15 miles of driving. Engaging 4WD causes the vibration to go away, but when I disengage, the vibration comes back. I was told by the dealer that Toyota is aware of the problem and that they are working on a "possible repair to address vibration and noise (60 - 90 days out for repair), will possibly reduce but not totally aleviate noise/vibration." This was at the beginning of April, so I'm waiting until July 03 to see what they come up with.
Have you received any additional info since your original post?
Thanks,
Jonathan
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Scott at 3/11/2003 1:37:04 AM
I have a 2003 Tundra and have the same trouble that you are descibing. I have also been getting the run around from my dealership. They said that it is a fluid thickness problem in the transfer case and when it gets warmer the noise should go away and work itself in and the noise will go away. I will never buy another Toyota again and I love to tell others not to buy a Toyota.
Like your trouble I notice that engaging the 4wd stops the noise and it takes about 15 miles at least of around town driving before the noise stops.
I can't wait for summer!
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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Kevin___
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| 03/04/2004 8:25 PM |
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Brian, I own a 2001 Sequoia with the same noise, but I don't think mine is as loud as your's. I had a similar problem on my Tacoma. Although it would make noise at hotter temps. I found that switching the gear oil to synthetic in the transfer case and differentials helped quite a bit with the noise. In the spring I might try it with the Sequoia. I still love my Toyotas though!
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Brian at 2/16/2003 9:04:09 PM
My new 2003 Sequoia 4WD has a random problem. As I coast from 40 mph to a lower speed, I hear and feel a "VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP-----VRRRWHOOMMP" coming from the front drive train. Application of the brakes has no effect. As I go slower the vibration pulses go from a series of pulses to a steady grinding vibration. Then I engage the 4WD, and instantly it's gone. I disengage 4WD, and it doen't seem to be there anymore. Tomorrow morning when I leave for work, the problem may be there, and it may not. It wasn't there when I test drove the vehicle...it wasn't there for the first 75 miles, but now it comes and goes every 10 or 20 miles, and it's been that way for 2000 miles.
I believe that there is a random binding that is happening somewhere in the front drivetrain that is caused by something that is not "free-wheeling" when the 4WD is not engaged. It could be caused by too tight of a tolerance on the engaging gears in the tranfer case or the front differential, or some other defect in the transfer case/front drive train. This is my 4th new 4WD vehicle, and my first Toyota. I have never had this type vibration/noise in any other 4WD that I've bought, and just can't believe that this is "NORMAL". I would never have bought a Sequoia if this is normal. Imagine this, you just spent $45,000 on a new 2003 Sequoia Limited; your first Toyota. After 75 miles, an intermittent low level noise/vibration shows up that you can clearly produce and eliminate (almost at will) for the service department, and the answer is..."it could be normal, but you have pleanty of waranty, so don't worry about it".
Any one else have this problem or am I the only one? |
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