Toyota Rav4 (Gen. 2) Owners & Discussions [Merged]

**monty_GTV** · August 15th, 2018 05:02 PM

^ hi all, any shop you can recommend to fix the issue of stiff/heavy steering?

**RaviTheRav4** · July 29th, 2019 07:40 PM

Hi guys. Sorry for reviving this thread.

I've been a lurker in this forum for years and I've just decided to create my account to interact and to know more about my car.

I'm currently driving a 2002 Toyota Rav4 with 123,000 km. The car runs great but as I read articles from the internet I found out that Rav4s that were made from 2001-2003 has a possibility of having an ECM problem that eventually will destroy the transmission.

I called a Toyota dealer and they quoted me 83k for a brand new computer box (ordered from Japan) and 3k for labor.

I would like to ask my fellow Tsikoteers if they have experienced this issue and if there is an alternative like a shop from Banawe. Hoping for your responses. Thank you!

**sparc179** · July 29th, 2019 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by RaviTheRav4

Hi guys. Sorry for reviving this thread.

I've been a lurker in this forum for years and I've just decided to create my account to interact and to know more about my car.

I'm currently driving a 2002 Toyota Rav4 with 123,000 km. The car runs great but as I read articles from the internet I found out that Rav4s that were made from 2001-2003 has a possibility of having an ECM problem that eventually will destroy the transmission.

I called a Toyota dealer and they quoted me 83k for a brand new computer box (ordered from Japan) and 3k for labor.

I would like to ask my fellow Tsikoteers if they have experienced this issue and if there is an alternative like a shop from Banawe. Hoping for your responses. Thank you!

Yes, unfortunately that is an.ongoing issue for that model Ravie.

I used to have Gen 3 version and was a member of the Facebook page for many owners here in Pimas.

You should request membership so the guys there can advise you. They're a helpful group.

Look for Alex Pascua, he's one of the recommended mechanics there.

Good luck with your Ravie.

Addendum, here's a link to the group I spoke of: Rav4 Club PH (Philippines) Public Group | Facebook

**RaviTheRav4** · July 30th, 2019 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

Yes, unfortunately that is an.ongoing issue for that model Ravie.

I used to have Gen 3 version and was a member of the Facebook page for many owners here in Pimas.

You should request membership so the guys there can advise you. They're a helpful group.

Look for Alex Pascua, he's one of the recommended mechanics there.

Good luck with your Ravie.

Addendum, here's a link to the group I spoke of: Rav4 Club PH (Philippines) Public Group | Facebook

Thanks for the info sparc179. [emoji1360]

I'll also ask around when I go to Banawe this Saturday while they change my transmission, transfer case and differential fluids.