Why does my RAV4 make a whining noise when I accelerate?
A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Rav4’s engine. Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating: 1. Bad Alternator When an alternator is going bad, it’ll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound. It should also be accompanied by the battery light.
Where does the scraping sound come from in a Toyota RAV4?
These sounds are heard (comes and goes)during driving or idling. no particular gear other than drive..have noticed the scraping sound subtly present during reverse (backing out of driveway. Location of sound-underneath, sounds like just to the rear of driver seat or towards the back of car.
Is the Toyota RAV4 07 sport drive by wire?
Has been maintained by the book, and has never given any trouble until this. Since the 07 Sport is drive-by-wire, there probably isn’t anything like a gungy linkage, stone stuck in a spring, or any of those hijinks. It’s acting like something severely wrong in the electrics. Whatever it is, it is very dangerous and life threatening.
Is the Toyota RAV4 a good car to drive?
If Toyota gives any trouble about all of this, we’ll be in court with witnesses. This car is a killer! This car is very cherry, has never, until today, been off road. Has been maintained by the book, and has never given any trouble until this.
Why does my Toyota 4.3 make a whine noise?
There’s a LOOONGGG thread on the 4.3 , and it seems to be the same problem. I brought forth the whine noise to Toyota dealer last year. Toyota had regional techs come out to work with dealer techs to investigation and research. Last attempt to eliminate whine was replacement of transmission cable assembly. Reduced whine but did not eliminate.
When did the Toyota RAV4 SX6 come out?
I purchased my Rav4 SX6 in October 2007 brand new. We left the dealer that night and headed home. On the way the car lost power and then kicked back into life at around 60km/hr. At the same time I also noticed a very slight whine from the transmission. That was a Monday night.
Is there a problem with the Toyota RAV4 V6?
Researching online I found this has been a common problem with the V6 RAV4’s especially the 2001-2004 years which resulted in a class action law suit. The problem seems to re-emerged in the 2006-2010 models as well with Toyota failing to address this “non-issue”, though there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints online.
How can I tell if my RAV4 wheel is bad?
Toyota Rav4 Bad Wheel Bearing Diagnosis Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your Rav4 is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up. Jack and Wiggle – With your Rav4 on jack stands, you’ll want to look and see if the wheel is wiggling at the bearing.
Can a bad wheel bearing cause a RAV4 to lock up?
It is not recommended to drive your Toyota Rav4 on a bad wheel bearing. They are dangerous. As they go bad they create heat. This heat can eventually cause the tire to lock up while going down the road. Replacing a wheel bearing is not that expensive, even if you take it in to a shop. Good luck diagnosing your Rav4.
What kind of problems does a Toyota RAV4 have?
2000-2004 RAV4 – Common Problems. A 2002 Toyota RAV4. Clogged Pistons: See 2005-2012 RAV4 – Common Problems. Failing ECM: The ECM (engine control module) in 2000-2004 RAV4 tends to fail prematurely, causing the transmission to act erratically. Symptoms include loss of power, jerking and hesitating when shifting, and launching on third gear.
Why does my Toyota Highlander make a noise?
The culprit is the steering intermediate shaft, which has an incorrectly sized internal diameter and swing range. Toyota released a newly designed steering intermediate shaft that, when installed, solves the noise problem.
Why does my RAV4 accelerator pedal keep sticking?
Ineffective Floor Mat Design: Many RAV4 owners have complained about a sticking accelerator pedal, which is caused by an ineffective all-weather floor mat design. When an accelerator pedal gets trapped in the wide open position, the driver faces an increased risk of a crash.