HILUX CLUTCH PROBLEMS

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 09:05

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morto1

Good Morning All

I have a 2006 D4D Hilux which is starting to experience clutch problems. At this point it is noticable on hill starts when either moving forward or in reverse which I noticed this morning. It gives a little shudder. I have found this vehicle wanting on hill starts since day one (not steep ones) when towing) (camper trailer 950kg) Has anyone experienced this problem with their late model Hilux?
Morto1

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Reply By: newlux - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:00

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:00

Check out www.newhilux.net for plenty of info on the new model lux. There have been a few threads on clutch problems.

Mick

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Follow Up By: morto1701 - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:18

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:18

Thanks Mick. .
Morto1701

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Reply By: Member - Paul S (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 17:17

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 17:17

G'day Morto1,

Bad shudder when I first took delivery in mid 2005 and the dealer convinced me to see if it would 'wear-in', which it did after 5K or so.

Slipping on hill starts when towing is a real problem and I have had to resort to black-top low-range on occasions. As long as you can steer directly ahead and avoid diff wind-up, it is fine.

Of course that is not always possible and a smoking clutch, stinking the car out and a renewed shudder for a period is the result. I expect to replace the clutch, which will fail the day after the warranty runs out and hope an improved after-market unit will be available.

Phew, I feel a lot better with that off my chest.

In all other respects, the vehicle does everything I ask of it.

Cheers,
Paul

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Follow Up By: morto1701 - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:21

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:21

Thanks Paul

Toyota have said they will replace but like you I would like an aftermarket alternative. I was warned prior to buying that they had clutch problems and I did not listen. I still have not learned after all these years, my brother in law who warned me not to marry the handbrake.

Morto1701

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Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 17:56

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 17:56

Bit of a known issue, there has been alot said on the Hilux forum mentioned above.

The series 2 Hilux that came out in Aug 2006 had a stronger clucth pack.

Best thing to do is take it to a Toyota dealer and give it hell before going to get it hot....then they will replace it.

Ours is even more notiacble with the chip fitted.

Regards Richard

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Follow Up By: morto1701 - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:22

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 09:22

Thanks Richard

Morto1701

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Reply By: scottp - Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 05:43

Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 05:43

Toyota replaced my clutch at 40000km after the the throw out bearing started to make a bit of noise. I had been complaining about it slipping since 10000km service. Mine is an October 05 build date. Done 53000km with no problems since.

Scott

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