Their 3.5L V6 is a good engine. We had a 2008 Avalon with basically the same engine and it has over 300k on it and still going! The UA80 (8-speed auto) trans has had whining issues. 2022 was the last year for the V6 in Highlanders. No issues with my 2023 so far, but only 16k miles. Cheers!
As an owner of a 2023 Highlander XLE AWD (and ToyotaNation forum member), I think I would look into a Hybrid version of a 4th gen Highlander. The Hybrids use a proven eCVT transmission, while the 8-speed automatics used in the non-hybrids seem to be having some issues with developing a whine...
I also have two NOCO (GBX45) jump starters and have had no issues with them other than they take a while to recharge with a regular USB charger. I also have their U65 65-watt USB-C charger which is much faster. Cheers!
You can try a Reset the SYNC system (press and hold power/volume and fast forward [>>|] buttons until the system restarts).
What Build version of SYNC 3.4 do you have installed?
On the center screen (if it isn't currently frozen):
Tap SETTINGS
Swipe left or right to General
Tap General
Scroll...
If you don't do it already, I would make sure to mention to your service advisor that you have hub rings that need to be accounted for (and noted on the workorder) when swapping wheels/rotating tires. That doesn't guarantee that it won't be missed, but everything helps. Cheers!
If the Bronco Sport has an Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM) like other Ford vehicles I'm used to (albeit they're older vehicles), they will typically only show the circuit numbers for larger connectors. Then one needs to go through the various "system" diagrams (engine...
The hardest part is figuring out how the connector shells come apart and how the pins release. Here's a decent video for all kinds of connectors:
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The diagrams that have been posted show 7 wires per headlight. I know my headlights only have 6 wires. In the diagrams it shows 2 ground wires on pins 8 and 9, spliced together and then on to ground. Not sure why that is when (I would bet) everyone probably only has a single ground wire on...