watersmj

And these are the only conditions that won't allow you to set cruise control: So if none of the above is true (ie. you didn't press on the brakes or have it in S mode on third) and you aren't trying to set it while going too fast or too slow, then I would say there is probably something not right with the system. One issue it could be is the cruise control ECU is constantly receiving +12v to indicate the brakes have been applied. This can prevent it from being set. But because the cruise control ECU is built into the Main ECU, unless you are game to test it out, then just take it to Toyota. However, with that said... the sruise control has an Auto Cancel feature as a failsafe and the cruise control light flashes in the even of a problem. So there's something to think about since I would assume your indicator isn't flashing: Thanks for the reply mate. However, none of the above situations is occuring. I use cruise control almost everyday on my way to office on the highway and only since yesterday this problem occured. I am going at 110-120km/h in "D" without touching the brakes and trying to set the cruise as I have always been, but its like the cruise control isn't there at all. Anyway, thanks to your feedback, I wont be checking any fuses since the cruise light is coming on. I guess since the car is under warranty , I will have the dealer guys check it out, but the irritating fact for me is that I will have to get a rental during the time they examine it , and that can be expensive! Thanks for the reply.

Hey, need help from you guys. Last night, the cruise control stopped working all-together on my aurion on the highway:unsure: . When I turn on the switch, the light turns on, but when I try to set, it just doesnt set and the car starts to decelerate as I remove foot from accelerator. Did anyone experience this in aurion before? Could it just be a fuse problem? Need some info/tips pls.

Hey guys. Dubai owner of an Aurion manufactured in Australia. After going through all the replies on this issue, the first thing I did was to run to my Aurion and check the VVT-i oil line.....I am happy to say its all metal !!!! I got my Aurion from the dealer in April this year (meaning the car was shipped in Jan-Feb this year from Australia, since the dealer here always keeps suitable stock of all models). This means that Toyota Australia has taken care of this issue atleast from the end of last year, lucky for me! But the best way to be sure is to check yourself! I was worried since I use energy conserving thin 5W-30 oil (Caltex Energy)in the HOT weather in Dubai (for smooth acceleration), and even the slightest leak could have been catastrophic. I am attaching the pic of what it looks like under my Aurion's bonnet (appologies for borrowing the pic from DJKOR).

The process goes something like this: 10 minutes to completely vacuum the interior and dust down plastic surfaces 40 minutes to completely wash and dry exterior 20 minutes to wipe down door sills, door jams, hinge areas, boot surrounds, engine bay 10 minutes to clean interior and exterior glass 10 minutes to wipe down all wheels and tire shine So all up it can take me around 1.5 hours to completely clean my car. It sometimes takes less, sometimes takes more. It all depends on how dirty it gets. The interior doesn't get too dirty, but the door sills get quite dirty. In the Summer months, my fortnightly waxing adds a good 3 hours to my cleaning process. I love keeping my car clean though. That said, the interior surprisingly stays pretty clean with the windows down. It's not like a dust storm going through the car or anything. It's just habit for me. The moment I start the car, my immediate first thing to do is put the front windows all the way down. Anyways watersmj, to keep a response to the original question so as to not deviate from the topic much, try looking into tires designed as a touring tire. Those are usually aimed towards comfort which also results in lower road noise. Far out DJ... I like my car, but I don't think I could muster up the time or motivation to do something like that every weekend! When you're working 52 hour weeks, even 1.5 hours on a weekend is like precious gold! When I give mine a clean (approx once every month unfortunately :( ) it seems to just get dirty the very next day - or even the same night (rain etc - I have nowhere under cover to park it), so it gives even less motivation to do that more often *sigh*. Anyways... back on topic - I've had the Dunlop 300Es on my Aurion Touring for about 26,000km now, and they seem quite decent. Very quiet ride, and decent traction. Maybe they do wear out a little fast, and are perhaps a little bit soft, but usually there is a tradeoff between handling and comfort. I personally prefer comfort, and there is always the passengers to consider too - given Aurion is still a "family" car! Holy cow! I would never find the motivation to use my time for cleaning the car like that, keeping in mind that my car is always clean inside anyway. However, when it gets a little dusty, with my cig ash here and there, I just pay around 30AED (that is 9.8 Aussie $, I dont know if that is considered expensive or cheap down under) for a complete outside and interior cleaning job. There are car washes in almost every gas station here and I have never seen anyone washing their cars themselves in Dxb, probably because the heat is unbearable. Thanks for the tips on the tyres by all you guys. I have noted all the makes and types and will do some research on which one to go for. Cheers.

Same here... but then again, I drive with my windows down 95% of the time. You drive with your windows down in dubai and there will be issues: 1) You will lose a lot of weight due to excessive sweating (some may think that's a good thing, but not when you can get de-hydrated in 5-10 minutes) 2) You cant drive with windows down since your average speed will be 100k to 130k....REALLY!!!! As for the guy who likes road noise.....hmmm......different strokes for different folks...... Still gonna look for quiter tyres though! B)

Thx for the feedbacks. I have checked the pressures and they are fine. The roads are great here (but also death traps due to speeding, which is all too common). I will check out the Michelin MXV8 tyres surely.

Hi guys. Owner of new Aurion in Dubai. Need your help. My stock Aurion came with Yokohama dB E70 215/55/R17 tyres. What is really irritating is the level of road noise these tyres are producing. Even my previous Civic 2007 was much more quieter. Have any of you guys experienced the same with these tyresor any other tyres with stock aurion? Is this really a tyre problem or are all aurions terrible in road noise area? If some one can please recommend tyres of size 215/55/R17 which are QUIET, QUIET and QUIET ;) . That is my highest priority: Quietest in road noise! Looking forward to some tips!