Trent90

Hi guys, just bought a cruiser L with 105k on the clock, picking it up tomorrow. Do they have a belt or chain? And if it is a chain when do they need replacement or are they a lifetime product? TIA

Took the car to Toyota last week and they had it for a few days, They said that there were some clips which had come off the cv hence the oil and grease everywhere, They took it for a drive, and said that the vibration is being caused by both driveshaft's being shagged, It also took about 3 days before they could reproduce the vvti rattle, however they were able too and agreed that they? needed replacing. They sent the request to Toyota Extra Care with some photos and has all been approved, took the car back in today and should hopefully have it back in a couple days. So the Toyota extra care warranty is well and truly worth it if your ever given the option on a used car. Assuming there's a few thousand dollars in parts and labour there They also said the alternator was making a strange noise and is going to be replaced free aswell.

Only lasts a second or so after the belt squeal, they'll be fixing it regardless, its under warranty and not a normal noise. If it was normal it would have done it the day I bought it. Il call them Monday and book it in to repair the cv and vvti controller and see how I go.

That first video is the exact noise I have recorded on my phone. It doesn't do it every start-up, usually if it has been sitting for an hour or longer. Once it starts it sweet. What causes it mate? Or what should I tell Toyota to look at/Repair? Thanks again LordBug

Thanks LordBug, I had the car up on a hoist today and the front drivers side CV had grease/oil everywhere so im guessing its s**t itself, the car is under warranty through Toyota extra care so with some luck should be covered. I will book it in and see what they say. Also on start-up it makes a strange noise, the belt squeaks a little which I was told was normal because of the length of the belt. but straight after the squeak it makes a strange rattling noise, friend thinks it may be the starter motor engaging for too long. Anyone know how I can attach a 5second audio clip?

Hi all, I have a 2007 TRD Aurion, the car has a vibration throughout between 50-80 ks, worst at 70 and under load, cruise control at 70 no problems. I have read the forums and seen it is a common problem however nobody has posted back with what the problem was. If anyone can comment what they/Toyota did to rectify the problem that would be great. It feels toward the centre/back of the car more in the seat and not at the front/steering wheel. Had the tyres balanced 2 days ago and no help.