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If someone could reply with an easy way to determine country of origin, it might be helpful to those wishing to participate in this exciting poll.

Other great tools:

• Toyota Online's iGuide
• 2007 Online Owner's Manual
• 2008 Owner's Manual PDF (download link)

I just confirmed mine will open while in motion.... Forward or Reverse for that matter... Maybe I got the NASCAR edition....

Wayne

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Magnetic Grey, XM Radio, Body Side Moldings, Splash Guards, Formula 1 Pinnacle 35 Ceramic Window Tint, PadsPlus Neoprene Rubber Insert Set, Putco Chrome Door Handles, Michelin Primacy P215/60R16 95H Tires, SE Rear Spoiler

Wayne, is your TCH US built?

The easiest way I know is to look at the sticker on the driver's door jam. It lists the country of origin, month/year of manufacture, and other info.

I wonder if it has anything to do with trim levels/option packages. I was going to post this question in the other thred but since there's a poll now.

I have an 09TCH, built in Kentucky. I have the heated leather seats/mirror, Nav, sunroof, auto dimming mirror with compass. My fuel door will not open when moving.

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09 TCH non-NAV, made in Kentucky. Door does NOT open when the button is pressed at 40MPH in the rain at night while fumbling around in the dark.

(It's actually an '09!)

Yes, Kentucky made with a build month of 01/08. I am going to take a look at the wiring diagrams this weekend to see if a loose / missing wire connection could be causing mine to defeat the interlock it appears other have on their TCH....

Wayne

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Magnetic Grey, XM Radio, Body Side Moldings, Splash Guards, Formula 1 Pinnacle 35 Ceramic Window Tint, PadsPlus Neoprene Rubber Insert Set, Putco Chrome Door Handles, Michelin Primacy P215/60R16 95H Tires, SE Rear Spoiler

Guess thats something I'll have to check tomorrow.

Tested my '07 TCH this afternoon coming home from work:

Test speeds: 5 miles per hour increments from 60 down to 0. (Can't understand why everyone on I-95 was honking at me while I was doing test. )

The fuel door would NOT open while car was moving.

Car: Japan 2007, built ~~ Jun 2006. Options: Almost everything (NAV, Sun, Leather, etc.)

John


2007 TCH -- Desert Sand, Bisque -- Original Equip: Leather Seats; NAV; Moonroof; Heated Seats
Completed Mods: Moved the side "HYBRID" emblem/badge to trunk lid; Mud Guards (Colored); Back-up Sensors; Door sill protector; ScanGauge II; Front Bra (Clear LLumar); Window Tinting (40 % Charcoal LLumar); Rear Deck Lid Spoiler
Mods in progress: None
Future mods: Rear bumper appliqué, Sliding Center Armrest

This may be a stupid question but, why would anyone try and open the fuel door while the car is in motion?? I have not tried to open it while in motion.........and have no plans to attempt it in the future.