NHTSA Complaint #10371589 — 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10371589
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 15, 2010
Date Filed	December 17, 2010
Mileage	57,770 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

HEATER/AC FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY THEN FAILS COMPLETELY. WELL KNOW PROBLEM WHERE PLACEMENT OF RIBBON CABLE TO POTENTIOMETER BREAKS LOOSE, PARTIALLY (INTERMITTENT FAILURE), THEN COMPLETELY (TOTAL FAILURE). QUOTED COST AT ANY DEALERSHIP $900-$1,000. I DID REPAIR MYSELF IN ONE HOUR FOR A COST OF $10. QUICK SEARCH ON THE WEB UNCOVERED MANY MANY OF SAME INCIDENT AND, FORTUNATELY, DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS.

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