truebluestang wrote:well, I got the car back today. I didn't fill it up when I dropped off the loaner.
Here's what I learned. I'm an idiot for ever hoping that this car will get the service it deserves.
1. I dropped it off with 1/4 tank. Picked it up with ... yup, you guessed it, the fuel light on. Asked them about it, and they said that I was in charge of fuel for my car. When I asked about the fuel in their car, they said that since it was a loaner, and they weren't required to give it to me, then I had to get the fuel for that one too.
2. I asked if EVERYTHING that I had taken it in for was done. I got a yes. Got the paperwork, then headed on down the road to my next destination. While I was getting gas since I had to, I looked the sheet over. I took it in for 5 issues, and only 1 of them was fixed. All the rest read "Unable to duplicate issue". They couldn't duplicate the stalling issue.. well It's only happened 2 times, so obviously it's an issue that's just starting. They couldn't duplicate the CD error issue... once again, it's a random thing. They couldn't duplicate the pulling to the left issue. I about died when I read it, and they said that the issue with the hesitation in the acceleration is "Designed" by Toyota to increas gas mileage. I am going to contact Toyota and completely ream someone out!
Stalling: I have no clue.
CD Error: Can't help you. Possibly burnt cds?
Pulling Left: PM me your VIN#. It was "resolved" after a certain VIN. Otherwise, they have to cross rotate the tires, rotate the strut/spring, align, and possibly replace the tire if it's the tread that is causing the pull.
Hesitation: It's not "Designed" to hesitate. PM me your VIN#. There was an ECU update which resolves (well, helps, not really resolves) this issue. The transmission is electronically controlled, so there is a 1/2 second feel of "lag" when you press the accelerator down. This eliminated mechanical linkage... so there is only room for electronic failure, not mechanical. An updated was released (for ES/RX, anyhow... dunno about Solara/Camry SE). It does help save gas... but it's supposed to give you more precise control over acceleration.