Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor

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Wed 11 May 2016 18:18
Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor - dsavvy_2013

So as in the suject line i have the O2 sensor issue, noticed there is a technical service bulletin on it, if it is a known problem does that mean toyota obliged to repair it? or do i need to pay? it's done less than 80k miles...

Thanks

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Wed 11 May 2016 19:07
Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor - madf

Err you have a 12 year old car and want the maufacturer to replace parts free?

Edited by madf on 11/05/2016 at 19:08

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Wed 11 May 2016 19:17
Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor - Railroad.

Err you have a 12 year old car and want the maufacturer to replace parts free?

Unbelievable. The OP will be expecting a full refund next. It's s 12 year old car for crying out loud.
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Wed 11 May 2016 19:40
Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor - dsavvy_2013
Hmmmm thanks for the constructive criticism, I guess 12 years old is a little too long!!!!

Just found this
rav4world.com/tsb/EG036-04.pdf

This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicleís in-service date.

I guess I better check with Toyota


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Fri 13 May 2016 09:07
Toyota RAV4 - Toyota RAV4 2004 auto, P2238 warning, O2 sensor - Railroad.
Warranties cover manufacturing electrical and mechanical defects. They do not cover components that have failed due to wear and tear. I notice that the examples they give are for an oxygen sensor that has a circuit fault. If this has occurred because of the way the cable was routed and has chafed on the body causing a circuit fault then I suppose the manufacturer could honour that as warranty, even after this long. But I'd be amazed if he would accept a warranty claim for an engine which has a considerable amount of wear, which yours would have after given its age and mileage.

80,000 miles is low mileage for a 12 year old car, and consequently far more likely that the engine has fair wear. The only good thing about low mileage is the digits showing on the odometer. This makes cars attractive and easy to sell due to buyer's lack of understanding of them. Low mileage means short journeys, and short journeys mean lots of wear. High mileage means the opposite.

Good luck with the dealer, but don't get too surprised if they don't accept the claim.

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