I FIXED THE ONE MAJOR ISSUE ON THIS 2001 RAV4 AND IT ONLY COSTED kshs 6,000! + SOME NEW TYRES!

[@lethalstreak]

this just goes to show that people should stop being obsessed with number plates. This 20+ year old car performs just as it did brand new. You got to give it to toyota, it was cars of these times that didn't have planned obsolescence. This channel has really educated and changed my perspective on vehicles. Knowledge is power

[@MasaiGainz]

@@lethalstreak spot on! These older vehicles were built with replaceability of parts in mind! Aslong as you maintain and replace parts, the vehicle can perform almost like new for decades and decades !

[@sketchbabu]

This is definitely a keeper. For a 23 year old, its a great piece. Keep us updated.

[@n0frills]

Great content! 1st time watching, I was surprised it was a kenyan channel.

[@Mo-Elite-Devices]

That mech is a straight up salesman 😅 This is a different build, I'm definitely following.

[@MasaiGainz]

@@Mo-Elite-Devices haha, he definitely increased the sale I even told the manager that this guy is good

[@kenbina]

Thanks for another great MGC video! The tip about the ECU is very helpful. I think one of the reasons the RAVs have gotten bigger over the years is due to customer demand for better rear seat comfort and cargo space. I remember my father used to drive four-door version the 1st gen RAV and even as a kid, I found the rear seat quite uncomfortable on long journeys (particularly the lack of thigh support), not to mention the road noise at moderate to high speed. The newer ones (particularly the model after yours) has significantly improved in all of those areas imo.

[@alexwangechi7175]

Dude... This car looks amazing!! Those wheels man... Chefs kiss

[@MasaiGainz]

@@alexwangechi7175 thanks man!

[@leomwau5964]

I have the manual one 2005 model, locally assembled,2.0 4WD. 7th year and no issues. Mechanics salivating for the car

[@MasaiGainz]

@@leomwau5964 superb!

[@Xenn9000]

Cleanest 2001 RAV4 i have seen so far. Niiiiice.

[@MasaiGainz]

@@Xenn9000 cheers buddy!

[@nickmuchiri576]

Is that head unit showing the speed of the car,,

[@shazzanmohammed3260]

Awesome longevity built into its toyota DNA

[@Toshfarmke]

Great work you put into it. Am gonna look for you you guide me.

[@MasaiGainz]

Thanks for tuning in to MGC!

[@JohnOmare1968]

I've always loved to own one best car. 😊

[@lyimoej7198]

This one is my dream vehicle. I love it. Except i'm worried that they have equiped it with TAKATA airbags.

[@MasaiGainz]

You are well informed, Use this site to check chassis number and recall www.toyota.co.jp/recall-search/dc/en/search Mine is 2001 year , not affected as per the site above

[@lyimoej7198]

@@MasaiGainz i have heard that the recall which was made, TAKATA replaced the faulty airbags with new faulty airbags.

[@samuelnjonjo7390]

Great review of the RAV4.... What's your take on the manual gear shift and is the ECU there a problem too?

[@MasaiGainz]

Cheers! I think manuals might be unaffected !

[@thegenious8565]

Am planing for one and use it for offroad

[@Gled_Vlogs]

Very nice! I could make great use of the old tires that were removed.

[@MasaiGainz]

Sold already!

[@creativebuildsrb89]

for a 21 year old car, did you have to deal with rust like my toyota NZE?

[@MasaiGainz]

Minimal if any.

[@Chirez254]

Hi. Love the content as well as the car. Well kept and loved. Infact, Sell it to me.

[@MasaiGainz]

When its ever on sale, you’ll find out first from here !

[@mosebiks4048]

Please replace the shock dust rubber it will help you save your shocks from mixture of water and dust which reduce the life span of the shocks

[@alvindtb]

About harsh shifting im currently experiencing the harsh shifting and i was thinking of buying a new 4wheel transmission i am very glad fir the enlightenment….where did you get your ecu checked and does it mean you need do change the whole ecu ?

[@TrippsandPlanes]

Same question here i changed my transmission but it seems the problem is still there @MasaiGainz

[@isaackiunga389]

Who would you recommend to do the ECU programming?

[@MasaiGainz]

@@isaackiunga389 I used CarKey Masters near Sarit Roundabout .

[@felixowaka5548]

​@MasaiGainz how long does the programing take

[@isaackiunga389]

Thanks

[@isaacsichangi9397]

Thanks

[@jahawj8375]

Hi, did you need ET lug nuts for the aftermarket wheels?

[@mds2465]

That's an excellent car. I almost bought a few of them myself in fact. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find one that was within my price range and still in decent enough condition to where I could fix it up at a reasonable price and use it as a daily driver. I ended up buying a 2005 Honda CR-V with a 5 speed manual transmission. I love it!

[@MasaiGainz]

CRV also a great buy!

[@mds2465]

@@MasaiGainz indeed it is. This is the 3rd one I’ve owned

[@JakeAbel-s2x]

Nice boss

[@RampartPh]

Is this ecu problem a worldwide thing? I don't think I've heard of that where I'm at.

[@MasaiGainz]

Definitely applied to many many Rav’s of this generation , particularly warm climates

[@alvindtb]

Where are the ecu specialists located that checked your ecu ??

[@MasaiGainz]

@@alvindtb I used CarKey Masters near Sarit Roundabout .

[@felixowaka5548]

Today i took my ECU for a fix i hope all goes well still waiting for the out come

[@TrippsandPlanes]

how did it go?

[@felixowaka5548]

​@TrippsandPlanes, unfortunately, luck was not on my side. There was no change and there was a new development where the ODB scanner could not connect with the ECU. Still looking for solutions.

[@MasaiGainz]

Remember , the issue Specifically applies to 2001 ravs with the 2.0L engine

[@felixowaka5548]

​@MasaiGainz actually it's a 2003 with a 2.0L 1az engine

[@felixowaka5548]

​@@MasaiGainzbut I'm hopeful I was directed to a guy who can check the wires

[@alvindtb]

What kind of oil do you use on the car 20w-50 or 10w-40 which kind??coz i have an isis that has 1az engine

[@MasaiGainz]

5W30 only

[@drakekevin5737]

I have a Toyota 110 in need to do a tyre upgrade like that one what is the cost of the tyres

[@volvo24091]

Looks like your sedan identifies as an off roader.

[@MasaiGainz]

😂

[@nickmuchiri576]

Is that head unit showing the speed of the cat

[@MasaiGainz]

@@nickmuchiri576 yes sir! Showing speed

[@markmutai905]

Hello,link me up to the ECU expert please.

[@MasaiGainz]

CarKeyMasters @ Sarit roundabout helped me out !

[@volvo24091]

Should have checked with the wife before pimping HER ride.

[@MasaiGainz]

Pre-approved by her ✌️

[@alvindtb]

About harsh shifting im currently experiencing the harsh shifting and i was thinking of buying a new 4wheel transmission i am very glad fir the enlightenment….where did you get your ecu checked and does it mean you need do change the whole ecu ?

[@MasaiGainz]

@@alvindtb I used CarKey Masters near Sarit Roundabout . If the ECU is repaired in time then you are sorted but if you’ve been driving the car for long with harsh shifts, there could be abit of damage to the transmission. But first, check the ECU repair out hopefully it sorts you. They don’t replace it, they refurbish it and change any bad capacitors then they test the vehicle out.

[@robinmunene1085]

@@MasaiGainz thanks a lot man! been following too.... Have a starlet with about the same problem..... will have it checked out

[@MasaiGainz]

@@robinmunene1085 this issue applies to rav4 2000-2004 . So not sure will work for your starlet