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Hi Rjae Usually disconnecting the battery will reset everything. I get my Kluger serviced only at a Toyota dealership but I wouldn't be inclined to take it to a dealership just to have a look at this issue. They would probably charge at least $100 - $150 just to look at it. I normally take my car in for regular servicing and let them know if there other issues I'd like them to take a look at. If I were in your position, I would try disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds and reconnecting it to see if that fixed the issue. Failing that, I would schedule my next service at a dealership and get them to look at the screen issue as part of their servicing.

Found this which may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ3fhf5gkt8 Please read the comments and use with discretion as it may make things worse, however some of the comments seem positive such as 'This actually worked on my 2014 Highlander !. Thank you so much'

Hi, it sounds like there has been a destination set in the sat nav and you just need to switch it off. Go to 'Menu' and 'Suspend Navigation'. The car's sat nav is a standalone system and does not link to your phone. Also, I tend to find voice commands annoying even when I use the sat nav and you can lower the volume or turn it off altogether in settings.

To me, it's sounds like you have a hardware issue rather than software but you should get a 2nd opinion from a qualified person. If it were me, I would go to my local wreckers and source a replacement unit and try to replace it myself. Removing the paneling to get to the unit is not difficult, you carefully remove the air-vent panel and hopefully replacing the unit is an easy plug and play. I would hope a used unit wouldn't could more than a couple hundred dollars. Alternatively, new unit from Toyota would be $500+ (only guessing) and a few hundred to replace.

Hi Russell. Are you able to upload a photo? - Do the lines go away on other pages? If so, have you tried a reset? Either a soft reset going through the settings or a hard reset by disconnecting the battery. Make sure you have the original software (discs) if you're doing a hard reset or you may have issues as other recent posts. - If the lines appear all the time, then that would indicate you have a hardware issue where there's an actual problem with the screen. Hope that helps.

Hi Sam, have you tried the auto wreckers in your area? I'm in Perth and have used this place in the past https://search.jtwautoparts.com.au/?k=Kluger+GXL#?tab=1&k=Kluger&order=Recommended&c_5=&c_6=2191&c_7=22564&c_8=&c_9=&i=0,0,0&is=20 I'm aware you're in NSW but there would have to be similar places. I had to get a replacement boot parcel cover for my kluger a few years back and new it would have cost something ridiculous but I managed to one from the wrecker for at least 50% less.

Hi, has anyone else experience some sort of electrical fail-safe mode with their Klugers. A few months ago, I installed some daytime running lights which meant cutting and joining some wires. Everything went according to plan but soon after the speakers went completely dead. It was just the speakers, all other electrical components worked fine including the entertainment unit - just no sound came out. About 24 hours later, just before I had booked it in for a service, the speakers were working just fine as if nothing had happened. This Monday in Perth was one of the wettest January day in 18 years and my car got drenched including driving through some deep puddles at 50-60 kph. Sure enough, the speaker went mute for about 24 hours again and started working again afterwards. No warning lights and nothing else not working, just the speakers. Someone suggested it was some sort of fail-safe mode to protect itself as in both occasions I was putting the electrical under some 'pressure'. It seems plausible but why just the speakers? Anyway, has anyone else experience something similar? It doesn't seem to be a fuse, or a dodgy wiring issue as the speakers have only conked out during those specific events and for only 24 hours.

I've had my 2011 Kluger Grande for about 3 months now and previously owned a Aurion for 5 years which uses the same engine. I'm not mechanically minded but I do the following: - 6 monthly and 12 monthly servicing at a Toyota dealership. - I change the engine oil myself in between those services. Just the engine oil, not the filter. It means the oil gets changed 4 times a year, no bloody chance of sludge there! I use Penrite HPR 5 Engine Oil - http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/brands/hpr/hpr-5-5w-40-full-synthetic You can get it in 6L which is what the Kluger engine needs (slightly less as I don't change the filter) and I usually buy it when it's on special which is about 40 bucks rather than the usual price which is double that. I know the oil change is excessive but my rationale is I'd rather spend 40 bucks on new oil than more than that getting rid of engine sludge. - I've also had a carbon clean on my car https://www.facebook.com/enginecarboncleanperth/ What I find by doing the above is the engine is smooth and quiet which is a priority for me over horsepower and performance. My car just cruises and does it's thing without a fuss and the ride is peaceful and effortless. (btw the file is on it's way :-))

Tried here? https://www.gpspower.net/toyota-lexus/342376-toyota-lexus-whereis-v22-au-nz-2016-a.html

Hi Max City Toyota in Northbridge did mine without any fuss. I had a 07 Presara and the dash as deteriorating just along the edges, to be honest I would have been fine with it since it was a 10 years old car but the dealership decided it was damaged enough to be replaceable.

Hi, just my 2 cents worth on this subject. I have a 2007 Presara so my unit may be different to the more recent models. Removing the map dvd is a straight forward matter. On-screen there is a 'map eject' button which ejects the dvd from a slot from behind the screen. There are 2 slots behind the screen on the 2007 model, the top one is for loading up to 4 cd's and there is a dedicated slot below for the map dvd. My car came with the map V17 so the disc is quite old. The latest version is V23 however $350 for a dvd does seem a bit expensive.....The solution to this is to download and burn a more recent version of the map dvd. OF COURSE, it should be only used for evaluation purposes and one should buy an original copy. In saying that, it is possible to use a copied version of the map dvd. I have been 'evaluating' map V20 and apparently there is V22 floating about on the net. Hope this helps.

Have you checked the FAQ's, already a lot of posts and opinions on this matter...

The last service was the 180,000km one and it cost about $400, it was during that service that replaced the dodgy hose. I only service my car once a year and will replace the oil myself at the 6 month mark. I'm interested to know as I have no idea, how much would does a similar service cost at a local mechanics? About half?? At Northbridge Toyota generally when I get my car serviced there that's what they do, they service my car and give me back my keys. A long time ago when I had a non-toyota car and serviced it a franchise car servicing place, they would also find issues with the car to fix along with the servicing, it was never just a service.

Where are you based Krigeroz? I'm in Perth and I would recommend City Toyota in Northbridge. I've had my Aurion serviced there for the last 6 years and haven't had any issues with them. I'm sure it can be more expensive serving a car at dealership but these are the reasons I take mine to one: - The crew at Northbridge give great customer service and care about you and your car. I mentioned about replacing the hose on my car at the last service, first it was free and since it was on a Friday arvo, they gave me a loan car for the weekend. - They have the latest news, updates and manuals on their Toyota cars. Again, I'm sure I can service my car cheaper elsewhere but it's the peace of mind I get knowing it's getting done right. I'm not sure how many aurions a local mechanic would service a day/week but I know it's no where as many as a Toyota mechanic. - Finally as mentioned before, Toyota dealers are aware of recalls and fix them for you even if your car is out of warranty. My car is 9 year old and the cost of shipping the metal hose from Sydney head office and replacing the recall rubber hose (which wass prone to bursting) didn't cost me anything. I reckon if you asked your local mechanic ' Do you think change of the oil and transmission fluid to full synthetic will help??? ' They would probably answer 'Well it's not going to do any harm, would you like me to do it??' $$$$$

Are you going to a Toyota dealers to have it checked out? If so, you wouldn't need to ask so many questions but instead just tell them what your issues are and they should be able to tell you what's going on. If you take your car to a local mechanic, your chances of getting your answers may be lower. A Toyota mechanic only deals with Toyota cars and a local mechanic deals with ALL cars, that's a lot of homework to do to keep up to date on your car. The other advantage of taking it to a dealership is that they can check all the recalls and perhaps/will fix them free of charge. This happened in my case at my last service where a rubber hose was replaced with a metal hose as part of a recall despite my car being 9 years old.

Here's my 5 cents worth, I don't have eco mode on my 2007 aurion but I have been driving mine for about 6 years and this is what I've found out. If I'm mainly urban/city driving all week, I will average 13-14L per 100km. If I'm mainly freeway commuting Monday to Friday and urban/city driving on the weekends, I will average around 10L per 100km. If I go a long highway drive with 98ron petrol, I can usually get the consumption down to 7.8L per 100km. I have experimented a lot with tyre pressures but the one I like the most is 32PSI at the back and 34-36PSI at the front. I like to use 98ron but damn the price has been high recently. ---- During the winter months, I used to let the let the car idle for at least a minute every morning before setting off for work, it was during those months that most of my driving was urban/city with little freeway driving, I was averaging 13-14L per 100km. 22L does seem a bit high but then again, our aurions are not the same. Hope this helps and I hope you get some answers too.

What pressure do you have on your tyres Tony? I've been reading another forum on pressures and started experimenting on mine since they will need to be replaced in the next 6 months anyways. Usually I have 32psi at the back and 34psi at the front, which I've always found to be most comfortable. I read someone swears by 34psi at the back and 38psi at the front which I've been trying for a while. I find the car a little twitchy at this firmness so I might try 34/36 for the next week or so. I am aware the higher pressures would affect tyre longevity and road handling/grip and am only experimenting as the tyres will need to be changed anyway and the road conditions are generally dry.

Hi everyone Just an update to this topic, my 2007 Presara has just had this hose issue and I would highly recommend everyone with an older model car have theirs checked out. I've just had my car booked for a regular service at a Toyota dealers and everything was going according to plan. The people looking after the car called Head Office regarding the hose fitting and whether it could be replaced. Head office advised 'no' as it as it was still intact and had no issues. Anyway the car was serviced and taken on it's test drive and you guessed it, the hose gave out and started leaking oil. It is still at the dealers waiting for a metal hose replacement from Head Office. Luckily, mine gave out during a servicing and was already at the dealership, I would hate for this to happen at any other time. My advice to anyone with an older Toyota would be to have it checked out a dealers so if there's anything that can be repaired within the 10 year warranty period, it can be done so. I believe there's quite a few items that fall under this category such as the sticky dashboard, electric windows...and others I'm not aware of.

I've been using Michelin Primacy LC for the last 6 years and would definitely recommend them for quietness. At 60kph with the windows up and aircon and music off, the loudest sound I hear from the car is wind noise and a hum from the engine.

12000—15000 km per year. You recommend the minor service mid year?

2007 Presara with 186 000kms on the clock. It gets serviced once a year at Toyota and has been mechanically rock solid. Just took it for a 900km cruise over the weekend with Shell V-power in the tank. The car averaged 8.2L per 100km for the entire trip and was whisper quiet at the end of the journey. At 60 kph the only noise I could hear was road noise and wind, the engine was purring.

I agree with that statement. In the past when I had a non-Toyota car serviced at a place like Ultra Tune (I don't want to name names), they would generally find something that needed to be fixed or replaced on top of the servicing. It never seemed to be just a servicing. For the past 6 years, I've had my Aurion serviced at City Toyota - Northbridge WA and generally that's all they do, they service the car and return the keys.

Cheers for that trentmeyer23, if this is the product https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOGFvju2ZTc then I definitely do not have the confidence or know-how to do that. Did you use this product? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nof8DiSx0y8 Without sounding like a virgin, which hole did you insert the nozzle into on the aurion? I poured a bottle on Wynn Fuel System cleaner into the tank the other day http://www.wynns.net/product/i/complete-fuel-system-cleaner-petrol and I think I can feel a slight difference. I'm putting it down to the placebo effect but I'm taking the car out for a 5 hour drive this weekend on the highways and giving the engine a good old work out and seeing what overall effect it has made.

I've seen the same videos too regarding spraying water into the car to engine and even tried it with a mate one lazy weekend. The next morning when I started the car, the engine light lit up for the first minute or so and that ended my days of Youtube experimenting on my car. That Seafoam product also looks interesting but I don't think we can get it in Australia. In regards to using 98 ron (my preferred petrol now that's cheaper) there's 2 equally strong arguments as to whether there's any additional benefit to it. I saw this video for the 'Pro' side https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WPfLnVuQyM I spoke to a technician at Toyota today and enquired about the carbon clean and found out that they do it there too so I will ask them to possibly do it when I next take my car in for a service in a couple of month's time. He mentioned some interesting points: - He only recommended a carbon clean if the car really needed it (i.e running like s..t) otherwise it wouldn't be worth it. I was pleasantly surprised to hear this as I thought all mechanics would push a carbon clean for up-selling purposes. - He recommended running the car on 98 ron and using a fuel injector cleaner if I felt the car the idling a bit rough first thing on cold mornings. Anyway I will have the car serviced in October and will update this forum again with the results if the engine is carbon cleaned. (Special mention goes to City Toyota in Northbridge Perth where I have been get my 2007 Presara serviced for the last 5 years, they do a great job and do not find 'faults or things that need fixing or replacing' to make an extra buck. Generally I take my car there once a year to get it serviced and that's all they do. As mentioned, the car is now pushing 180,000+ kms and is still mechanically solid)

Yeah I've done a bit of research on the difference types available such as: - http://www.5starauto.com.au/carbon.htm - http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kelmscott/other-automotive/engine-fuel-system-and-carbon-clean/1118759388 - http://www.lubemobile.com.au/car-repairs/fuel-system-and-fuel-injection/fuel-injector.html - http://www.automasters.com.au/our-services/fuel-injector-service/ The prices very from $165 to $405, the expensive quote was from Automasters which recommended 2 different types of engine cleaning to give the engine 'a new lease on life' :-) I don't mind paying that much if I knew it would actually make a tangible difference. As I said previously, 180,000 k's of hassle free driving, I owe it to my car to give the engine a good internal clean. I used to think using 98-ron petrol would sort of do the same job over time because of all the additives in the petrol but now I'm not so sure after watching this: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfJNz04bWg4 Anyway guys, your thoughts/opinions would be appreciated. I've been thinking of doing this as the fuel economy on my car isn't what it used to be and I think it idles a bit noisier than before.