Isn't that something. A part so simple to cause all of this trouble and Toyota ripping off all of these unsuspecting Highlander owners. I get mad just thinking about it. I am just so thankful that I found you guys. Thanks for all of the help!
I am calling someone in the morning to see if he can fix it. I'll let ya know what happens.
I am also contacting Toyota headquarters. This is really giving them a bad name as far as customer service goes. They could at least try to fix that part & not replace it.

A thousand dollars is a lot of money for a three dollar wire problem, don't you think?