2004 Toyota Avalon Clock Stops at 2021

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Right now the date and year is 2024. With month being April 12th. To obtain in this reset your year to 2019 and the day date will be squared up for a few more years. This is because we are in a leap year now. And the Calendar on the Avalon only went to year 2021. Good Luck.

[@TuanTran-bp2gj]

Same with my 2003. Guess, Toyota didn't figure our cars would last this long. Mine's got 330K+ miles on it and still going strong!

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

I got my 2004 Avalon about 6 years ago when my aunt died. She bought it new. It only had 15k miles when I got it. Now after a few trips from San Diego to Canada and San Diego to Texas it has about 65k. on it. It is still in great shape and gets better gas mileage than my 68 Corvette Big Block!

[@johnnnoise]

@@SanDiegoHotRod you're surprised it gets better mileage than a corvette big block?

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@johnnnoise LOL

[@johnnnoise]

@@SanDiegoHotRod LOL..setting the clock/year to 2011 tonight

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@johnnnoise Another thing that sucks is the O2 senior went out on the car last year. $300 for a new sensor. BUT on the plus side, the car runs richer and gets a few more hp HA!!

[@robinbarfield-s7t]

To set the clock for 2024 you need to use 2 different years. On Jan 1st use the year 2014 for jan.1st -feb 28. After feb 29 you need to reset on mar 1 to 2015. Problem won't reoccur for another 24 yrs. Hope it helps.

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

I noticed I had to reset my clock during this last year in 23. I have to reset my clock whenever I change my car battery so no big deal. Just funny that Toyota can't program a simple clock! LOL

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Having a 2004 model with 193,000 miles I noticed this year my calendar doesn't go to 2022. So, all I did was change the year to 2005 and now the days are correct with the date. Who cares what year it is, besides if you are still writing checks it takes most people about 4 months to write the right year down? Problem solved for me. Try that. LOL

[@celizabethteal1444]

Thank you for that info! I was going to try to look up what previous year dates coincide with 2022. I'll fix mine tomorrow!! Plus I used to forget & write previous year for months after, I never do that any more! 😊 Don't know how I got better with that

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@celizabethteal1444 2011 has the same days and dates as 2022.

[@roneseelliott-lee7321]

This is my Graci the Green Goose...if you dnt know the year this calendar is not the big issue here😂😂😂

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

Lol i was upset about the same thing. I like that date and time screen. I wish there was a way to hack it.

[@MTTWJXN]

Lol... When I realized this a couple of months ago I knew for sure my 2003 Avalon is old. I turned the screen off.

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

LOL Like Indiana Jones said "It's not the age, it's the miles" Hard to give up on a nice car from 2004 with only 75,000 miles. They should have had more confidence in their work! Ha.

[@KingOfHockeyNow]

I have my Dad’s 2004, with a spoiler in back which was a dealer installed option. I noticed the clock situation, so now every January 1, you’ll have to find the previous year that matches, but you’ll also have to check for leap year. 2012 was a leap year, but 2023 is not. So at some point there’ll be a year you won’t have, and you’ll have to adjust again on Feb 28. Sorry if I’m being Capt. Obvious here. 😀

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

I looked it up and 2011 is the matching year to 2022. I THINK it was supposed to be a leap year also but I don't remember. I just remember it said every 11 years were the same??? LOL

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

UPDATE::: About a month ago I noticed my day and date were off again. I went through and tried different years to get the day and date to match. As of May 2, 2023 I set my date and time to 2017 and it gave me the correct day and date............ Keep the faith! ;)P

[@potboy1734]

My 2002 stops after 2018. I guess they decided to add a couple more years for the newer model years. I guess Toyota didn’t think people would still be driving these in 2023. At this rate, ill still be driving mine by 2033 😂

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

Yep. I think I just reached 75,000 miles on mine. Replaced the rear speaker and still need to replace an O2 sensor but it is in great shape and should last me a few more years! Hey. It's a Lexus in a Camry body with all the options!

[@potboy1734]

@@SanDiegoHotRod wow!! Yours is not even broken in at all! You’re going to have yours for MANY years to come!! I’m still rolling very strong at a little over 170k! I recently drove mine from my hometown in south Jersey to Cleveland and back without a single hiccup from it!

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@potboy1734 I have my trucks and hot rods for running around depending on the job. I got the Avalon about 7 years ago when my aunt passed away. It had 15k miles on it. Like new! It gets better gas mileage than my big block 68 Vette so I use it for parts runs and long distance drives. Been from San Diego to Oregon and up the coast for my "James Dean's Last Drive" quite a few times (check out the videos on my channel). I have also been from San Diego to Dallas and back. No problems and comfortable drive with the leather seats and all the comforts. I need to change 1 of my 4 O2 sensors. The dash lights bother me but it runs fine and I think I have more power! LOL I figure 2 or 300k miles should be doable. Try replacing your air filter with a K and N air filter. It will cost around $50 maybe but you will get better performance and maybe a hair more mpg. Plus you will never have to replace your air filter again. Just rinse it out once a year. Remember, it's better to KEEP it up than FIX it up!

[@Kilgorebass7]

Ditto

[@garykohler3300]

My Toyota Avalon is doing the same thing what's the fix because the dealer says there's no fix.

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

I reset my date and time but used 2011 as the year. I guess the days and dates line up every 11 years. So I guess it should read 2012 now.

[@franciscorado4711]

My toyota avalon doesn't have a rectangle screen. It has a square one with no buttons. It has a small remote control by the stick shift and it's not working do you have any idea why? And is there another way I can operate the screen it's stuck on "press enter"

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

It could be dirty buttons or a bad fuse. The first thing I would do is disconnect the battery for 10 minutes and then re connect it. The next thing I would try is checking all the fuses inside the car and inside the engine compartment. I would also try spraying compressed air in and around the remote control buttons. Use the canned air like the ones to clean out your computer or keyboard. Then press each button rapidly 10 times in case there is a bad connection inside the remote. Good luck.

[@michaeljohnaudettejr3492]

If you could set it to 95 it's the same calendar

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

Yes but the only options on the Avalon are 2002 - 2021.

[@robertglasnovic4504]

Toyota is planning to stop producing Avalons in 2022. Coincidence? Yes, probably.

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

LOL. My 2004 is only at 75,000. I got it when my aunt passed away. It's my long haul cross country car because it is comfortable and gets good mpg. Been to Texas, Oregon and lots of long trips. Should last me a long time. At $43,000 in 2004 I tell everyone it is basically a Lexus in a Camry body. Even has the Lexus wheels!

[@robertglasnovic4504]

@@SanDiegoHotRod My odometer is at just over 100,000 but it still rides smooth and looks clean. My wife wants to upgrade but I tell her that I'd have to drop a decent amount for a car of the same quality.

[@celizabethteal1444]

@@SanDiegoHotRod I saw 2 Lexus today that didn't look near as nice as mine!

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@celizabethteal1444 I tell people my 2004 Avalon XLS is a Lexus in a Camry body! Which it is. It has all the options and the leather and "wood" dash and steering wheel are in perfect shape. I don't have the rear spoiler but I have gone back and forth whether or not to put one on. It even came with the Lexus aluminum wheels.

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

😂

[@l3attlefield2]

Same with my 2004 avalon xls wtf is the matter? No more then 2021???

[@l3attlefield2]

My car got 212325 ODO and still running great

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

I think the programmers at Toyota ran out of fingers and toes to count on! My 2004 Avalon only has 75k on it so I still consider it a new car! I did have to replace the rear speaker though. Dried out in the sun.

[@celizabethteal1444]

@@SanDiegoHotRod Was the speaker cracked? I haven't had a chance to CK mine yet; I've only had it about a month. Mine has 149,000 so glad to hear others have more miles. Mine still looks so nice, leather seats are in great shape & so is my dash. One thing, it didn't have a manual in glove box, so does the XLS have heated seats or was that an option? And if it does, where the heck do I turn them on?

[@celizabethteal1444]

@@SanDiegoHotRod I meant to add that I saw a video on that issue with speaker and the foam that goes around it was loose, which causes it to rattle. If the actual papery like stuff isn't cracked, I can buy a kit for$26 to replace that foam

[@SanDiegoHotRod]

@@celizabethteal1444 I got my Avalon from my aunt when she passed away 6 years ago in AZ. I did have to replace my rear speaker. The paper or glue dried out and it started making noise. It took me a while to find a decent replacement speaker but I ended up buying this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013C9ZAK/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1 The Pyramid WX85X speaker has a plastic cone which helps in the heat and sunlight. I had to cut the factory connector but was not a big deal to swap the speaker. I put it in 5 years ago and it still works great. For $50 I would rather replace this whole speaker in 30 minutes with a new speaker than spend $15 for a "repair kit" they sell online. The buttons for the left and right heated seats are on the dash just under the radio controls. They look like a seat with wavy lines underneath. You can also set the radio to show song info on the radio and so on. I just learned that a month ago after 6 years! LOL Try to get a factory manual for the car if you can. there are tips and tricks in the manual that will help maximize the fun and options the car has. I have been building cars for 30 years and I tell all my clients it is easier to "keep it up" than "fix it up." You still have lots of miles left on your car if you take care of it. Especially with city driving you can change your oil every 5000 miles. It makes it easy to remember when to change your oil - 150,000 - 55,000, 60,000 and so on. Another option that may cost a few $$ but it worth it is to replace the air filter with a cotton K&N air filter. www.summitracing.com/parts/knn-33-2145-1/make/toyota/model/avalon/year/2004 For $55 you get a better air filter, a couple more hp, a couple more mpg and you never have to change it! You just rinse it out once a year.