wilsact

What is incredible with these units is that none appear to be able to do bluetooth phonebook (for making calls via name, displaying name and number of incoming calls etc).

When even $200-300 portable gps units have this features it is a serious oversight in such expensive units.

Anyway guess see what the future holds:)

Hi ,

Actually next month the new upgrade for this model will include Bluetooth phonebook

Thanks

George

Any news on the new flyaudio unit, that was going to launch in April?

Cheers

Hi ,

THE NEW MODEL WITH PHONE BOOK ,WINCE 6.0 , RDS IS NOW AVAILABLE

THANKS

George

Hi George,

Sent you a pm in regards to price and further details on unit.

Just checking if you got it?

Cheers

What is incredible with these units is that none appear to be able to do bluetooth phonebook (for making calls via name, displaying name and number of incoming calls etc).

When even $200-300 portable gps units have this features it is a serious oversight in such expensive units.

Anyway guess see what the future holds:)

Hi ,

Actually next month the new upgrade for this model will include Bluetooth phonebook

Thanks

George

Any news on the new flyaudio unit, that was going to launch in April?

Cheers

I haven't noticed any dash rattles in our May 2009 built KX-S. And it gets pretty cold in Canberra!

Cheers mate. In Canberra as well:)

Ours has 60,000kms on it now, and they seem alot worse lately, even my wife is complaining about them! (they weren't so

noticeable earlier on in ownership). Canberra winters seem to bring it on badly.

I was reading on the Toyota nation forum that Toyota highlander owners in the US call the winter months rattle

season, and that it is a wide spread problem there.

Hopefully they might have sorted this out on newer ones for when I trade next time. First Toyota I have owned, so sorta had high expectations of overall quality.

Still happy with the Kluger, it's just a pity that small quality things like dash rattles sour the ownership experience a little.

Hi,

I have a 2007 Kluger KXR AWD. It suffers from the dreaded dash rattles during cold weather. I have heard USA owners on Toyota nation complaining

about this as well. I also remember reading of members here having issues as well. Mine seems to get really bad rattles on both the drivers side

and passanger side of dash, and a very annoying one near the steering column or similar. They mostly go away after driving for a while when the car warms up a

bit. I was wondering (for those off us in cooler winter

climates) is this still an issue in later models, or have Toyota now fixed it?

Thanks

There is no automatic sunroof closing.

In fact, when the ignition is off. The power to the sunroof cuts off too.

I found these annoying. Euro cars knows that. My BMW can close all windows and sunroof.when you hold the lock button on your remote. I tried that on my Kluger and it does not work.

Yes few annoying things hey. Wifes 2005 Ford Focus even has auto remote open close for all windows, plus auto up/down inside car for all windows. Amazing how much you miss this in the kluger.

Focus actually has a few other nifty things for example.... all power window buttons being illuminated, auto on rear wiper (if front wipers on) when reverse selected, and once touch lane change

indicator stalk.

Amazing how much the little things make a difference. Guess just different makes push different features. Still love the kluger:)

Holden Commodores from 6 years ago had these features!

On my mates Commodore SS you could go into the trip computer and turn them on or off yourself. There were various ones including the auto door lock, and turning the

door lock horn sound off and on.

Annoying that Toyota do not offer all of these in Australia, and that Toyota would even make features like these a dealer only setup???

No go on the other stereo system. They will exchange the unit for $850. So that means they take the one out of the KXS and replace with the toyota audio display unit and I pay them $850 just so I can have a USB!!.

Has anybody connected an Ipod usb adapter to the unit in the KXS. Does it have a spare spot at the back of the headunit where one can be connected??

Checkout ebay, have seen these being listed regularly. Go at anywhere from $250-500 brand new. (people removing to add satnavs)

Snewton

It still has those hard to turn tiny buttons and a very small screen.

Depending on how much it costs, I would still consider for the Fly Audio unit - it matches the interior design of the Kluger and has all the same and many more features.

Kind regards

Hado

Hi,

How do you find the flyaudio's lcd in day driving? Most of the touch screen units I have seen really struggle with reflections and washout even in moderate sun.

Have seen a couple of units in other cars which cope much better, but without the flyaudio's features.

cheers

Well I am happy to be proven wrong then:)

Big thing I guess will it supports iphone 3gs phonebook, as this seems to be a tricky one.

Keep us updated plugnplay. I have heard rumours that it will allow phonebook download, but will not support caller id name and number display. Surely not!!!!

Also to any current owners or plugnplay. What is the lcd on the units like in day driving with sunlight. Most of the cheaper chinese units seem to have very low quality highly reflective lcds that wash out almost completely

even in indirect sun. Not good in a car interior. I have seen a couple of units that use good lcd's that cope very well with the sun. Would be interested to know how the roadfly units perform in this regard.

cheers

What is incredible with these units is that none appear to be able to do bluetooth phonebook (for making calls via name, displaying name and number of incoming calls etc).

When even $200-300 portable gps units have this features it is a serious oversight in such expensive units.

Anyway guess see what the future holds:)

hi i am up for yres in the kxr for replacing the dunlops i have im up for $250 p/tyre to 300 what should i be buying any other options thanks

Hey,

They must have dropped in price a bit, or have you got some connections re price?

I was quoted $340 for the Dunlops, ended up with Pirelli scorpion str's for $320 and very happy with them. Much better then the Dunlops in my experience with them.

As is the norm these days with car companies and their Tyre brand deals, Toyota have opted for a difficult size 245/65/17, and not much around as yet hence the higher prices. (i.e Territory uses a 235/60/17.)

Goodluck

Email to Toyota Australia customer service. Think others need to make some noise about this as well!!!

http://www.toyota.com.au/email-toyota

Dear Sir/Madam,

I today received a recall notice for my 2007 Toyota Kluger. This recall is in relation to a possibly defective engine oil pipe (and effects other models using the 3.5 engine). Apparently the rubber pipe can crack causing severe engine oil loss and engine damage.

I am about to book my car in for this to be looked at. My concern relates to many reports that are now appearing on the internet and in the media that this pipe is being replaced with a cheap rubber version, and not a metal pipe as fitted to newer model Klugers etc?

Is this true? Surely this cannot be correct from Australias number one vehicle seller. Would reputation be risked for the sake of a few dollars?

If so I find this treatment of early buyers, and the penny pinching involved almost unbelievable from a company I have held in such high regard for many years. Surely if it is deemed appropriate to fit a metal pipe to newer models, then a cheap rubber replacement for earlier buyers is highly questionable? Will Toyota look after buyers years down the track if this rubber replacement pipe also fails?

I look forward to your response, and reassurance that these disturbing reports are false.

Regards

Update:

Rails have arrived and installed tonight!! Look good..... but they are not a perfect fit. As someone else reported there is a slight 3-4 mm gap between the rubber and the roof. The gap is worse on the back. I was lucky that there was a graphite grande parked across the road tonight and everything looks pretty similar except for the rubber bit that goes between the rail and the roof. There is also a slight colour difference - OZNEST rails are a couple of shades darker grey.

I think that you can purchase the rubber bits seperately from Toyota!! But overall i'm not too worried about it as you would have to be up close to notice the gaps.

I'll post some images tomorrow - Too dark now!!

PICS as promised below:

drivers side front

drivers side rear

Hey mate,

Looking great.

How did you find the ride and handling after going from the standard KXR 17's to the 19's you have now?

I have heard other say there isn't much difference ride quality wise? What about rough roads, highway noise, and handling? Differences?

Thanks heaps

Hi guys,

Sorry about the slow response re the switch. I will go back in and see the guy I spoke to last time and get the switch part number.

I don't think the grande switch would suit as it would have different connectors. You will need the switch I mentioned in previous post.

cheers

For any one needing Origional Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 or even putting the 60/40(road/off road) Grandtrek AT3's on.

You just can't get them.

A ship is on the ocean coming mid/late November, then it's anyones guess how long it takes to get them from the docks to various tyre outlets who have back orders.

Being a fully maintained lease I have to put orig equipment/price stuff on. The AT3's are only a smig dearer and the price will be matched, but these are in short supply too.

I'm down to the tread wear line indicators and its kind of stupid in this day and age you can't get tyres.

Pity you have to go original. I went Pirelli Scorpion STR's and they are brilliant. Ridiculous that a car that regularly

appears in the top 20 selling vehicles each month can't get original tyres supplied.!

I noticed when replacing mine there wasn't much around at all in the kluger 245/65/17 size.........and very pricey due to this lack of competition!!

Not just the supermarkets taking us for a ride:)

Hi, all. Does anyone know how to remove the facia panel surrounding the factory stereo unit in a KX-R Kluger. I dont want to start pulling at it and break it. Im sure someone out there has had experience with this on their Kluger when repllacing their stereo. Also if anyone has any pictures could they please share.

cheers Dazz.

Hey,

First part is to carefully remove the top air vents which surround the trip computer/camera display. This section pulls out with moderate force, starting by prying from the top. There are no screws just clips which hold in place. You can use a blunt object to assist with prying the vent from the top, but care must be taken not to scratch.

Next you need to remove the bottom section which includes the lift up compartment where the 12volt power socket is hidden. This section pulls out from near the glove box passanger side, and steering column drivers. There is no screws or anything, just clips holding in place. Moderate force used again, and blunt object (maybe covered with cloth to prevent scratching.)

Once this section is removed the hvac (aircon control) section also just pulls out. All screws etc for the stereo surround will then be clearly visible.

I will try and take some photo's to make this clearer if no one has any handy.

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=17524 few pics here helps as well.

Any questions let me know.

he drilled it on the rails not for the roof just to strengthen the bars? show us a pic mate. We'll have to do a KX-R cruise soon.

No dramas I will get some pics up soon.

How do you find the fit between the plastic covers and the rubber under the rails?

Much of a gap etc? Not sure I have my plastic caps fitted properly as little gap, where saw a factory one today and plastic caps fitted with no gap against rubber.

Very happy with rails, bargain:) Will probably go the side steps as well.

it is exactly same length and looks as OEM it has to as it is using the pre-existing holes when you take out the plastic cover from the roof of the KX-R. The only tricky thing is drilling larger holes (x 2 on each rail) for extra support before screwing into the roof. The ebay dealer where I picked it up from installed it for me for $30 but it took just under 2 hours because of some hiccups. Not sure he will install for anyone else after that incident but he was very helpful. The rails itself is $285 for the pair compared to $1,800 from Toyota. I'm really happy with them and the look, I was actually going to check them out only but they looked so good and for the price I could not pass up. He has side steps nd nudge bars as well but is no interest to me. I did tell him I am interested if it comes in custom grills like I've seen on some US forums. I should have my fogs installed by this week and will take a photoshoot once done. I'm glad I didn't spend the extra $10k for the KXS as I knew the extras were not worth it. I didn't like the leather, slow seat automatic seats, not much choice with 19" wheels and can get better wheels later if I wish, 6 stacker cd which I cant be bothered with and the OEM aint nothing to sing about, climate control not important to me as I still have A/C, the rails I now have and fogs I will have soon. Plus to top it off my model is AWD.

Let me know if you get them, we should start the KX-R club.

Hey guys,

Got some roof rails from oznest88 ebay as well. Mine fitted straight in, didnt need any extra holes drilled etc???

Note the current listing states-

One pair of Aluminium Roof Rails

Suitable for Kluger 07-09 model

No need drilling, no cutting, easy mounting

Maxi loading 50 kg

Only in silver colour

Comes with fitting kits and instruction

This is not genuine Toyota part.

Confused as to why yours needed extra drilling for holes gerds, maybe a different version then what is currently listed on ebay?

jaenschw

Agree if we are not bringing in the unit from China then we don't need to do a test car. Good suggestion on the group buy to try and bring the price down. ;)

We can always go back to the cheaper option if this looks too expensive.

Although if this solves the hazard switch issue and the install is reasonable we might be close to the same overall cost.

Kesawi

He actually mentioned RDS and digital radio upgrades and I will add this to my list of questions.

Hado

Saw Toyota in Canberra to get a price on the style hazard light switch that would be needed if it doesnt come with this unit.

They confirmed that they can get one to suit (little different to the US style one that has airbag off light, and is the wrong way around for us.)

Was only asking out of out of interest, as not looking to upgrade as yet.

They said they can order it, price $294!!! @%$# Also found a picture of one. Will post the part number for anyone who is still keen.

Those that are looking to go this way definately watch out if this is included or not.

Also another thing to watch out for from another forum, apparently many aftermarket units don't have an auto dimming screen for night, which is meant to be very annoying and a big hassle with these size lcds.

Goodluck, would love to see how things go with this.

Hey,

Anyone driven both the KXR and KXS/GRANDE and can comment on differences in noise, ride quality and road holding?

Or any member lucky enough to own both:)

Cheers

Hi,

Will get some pics posted when can. Away at moment.

Thanks

thanks for the feedback Wilsact

putting a deposit down on monday

can't wait !!!!!!!!

did your unit need any "fill in plates" to make it fit or look fitted

cheers and thanks again

Hey,

It fitted straight in where the old stereo unit was, same size and shape exactly.

Cheers

Hey,

I've got a Polaris PID3119 which from what I can see is mostly the same unit. You won't need an amp or anything as they have one builtin same as most car stereos.

Though in the specs I found on net it says the Caska has an optional navi box, so did you get that as well for gps operation?

If not you will need a navi box to use the gps function.

Have had mine fitted to my 2007 kluger for a while now, and been a great little unit for the money.

Couldn't justify the $3500+ of the standard Toyota unit:) All functions seem to work pretty well for the money.

Motorized screen can be little sticky/buggy in operation (I hardly ever need to open it anyway, as use ipod or card),

and have had to reset mine once when it froze, but on the whole has been very reliable other then that.

More then my wifes portable Navman!!!

Has a lot more features than my mates Kluger grande standard toyota unit. Love the bluetooth, onscreen ipod control,

and not having cables everywhere from a portable nav!

I paid around $1400 bucks for mine on sale (think they were $1599), so think you got a bargain.

The seller must have worn a fair loss on what they would have paid, so good buy!

Look forward to seeing some pictures of it fitted, and your feedback etc.

Pirelli Scorpion STR's on my kluger and very happy. Mostly onroad driving, but the few dirt roads and tracks etc I have driven on have been no drama's. A big step up from the standard Dunlops.

They also do a Scorpion ATR if you plan on spending even more time on dirt etc.

Cheers

Hi everyone 09 kluger alttitude

I have just arrived in Bundanoon in the southern high lands of NSW

Left Melbloune with a full tank of e10 from coles service station and 940kms on the clock filled up at albury with e10 again from united arrived with just unerd 1/2 a tank and a total trip of 700ks (therabouts)

averaged 10.4-10.6 with 2 adults and 2 kids couple of bikes on the back and enough clothes for a week very happy with this considering the weight of the car being close to 2350kgs (guessing here but close) loaded

went up the hume so sat on the 110 to 112 on cruise turnrd off the cruise on some of the bigger hills.

Checked the speedo on one of the overhead gantries on the way out of Melboune had the cruise right on 110 and the gantry said 104 so did compensate for this when setting the cruise control not sure if this effected the overall result?

will try normal unleaded on the way home next week and report back

Would love to get the figures better than 10 like the some others in this thread. Will it happen ???

That economy is good given that run down.

It will be better again on proper petrol and not rubbish sugar cane crop cut "fund John's mates up north" crap :D

Best fuel I have found for economy is 95 Oct or Premium from either BP or Mobil, next best is 98 oct, then the 91 or whatever it is.... never ever put sugar in your Kluger! it costs you more in the long run and it is no good for anything in your engine let alone your back pocket!

Amazing some people are reporting better economy on E10 fuel.

I saw a recent test where they compared E10 against 91, 95, and 98 ulp.

The e10 had by far the worse results even though it was slightly cheaper at the pump. Basically they concluded that you needed to use more of it to produce the same power, so this

resulted in worse economy even allowing for the price difference. From memory the 98 even though most expensive won the shootout. (will try and find the link to it and post)

Ive never tried E10, but (and i know Toyota approve the Kluger to run on it) have always wondered about the wisdom of putting a lower quality fuel into a $45000 to $65000 car just to

save a few cents per litre at the pump. I guess use what works for you in the end though.

Cheers