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I have been in the dealership every month since January and they cannot seem to find out why the speakers on the passenger side of my car keeps cutting out. Anyone else having these issues???
Been told that it could be:
A) Replaced speakers
fuse box had water in it
C) fuse cover slipped
D) No idea?
E) refused to replace wiring
Now here I am almost at the end of my 60000 klm warrenty and its happened again this month!!!!!
HELP!
I am having the same problem with my corolla 2009. Noticed that since new. Took it to dealer and they said they couldnt reproduce problem. What was the outcome for you ?
Thanks
At 37kMiles a "go cart" sound was happening with very poor acceleration from takeoff. Took to dealer and claimed it was a computer issue that was fixed at major maintenance intervals. Sounds like a scam.
What a cheap car - you get what you pay for. Looks like Toyota has arrived w the US and bought in to the planned obsolescence idea. Or maybe its a new term - can't think - planned demand maintenance - I like it - not the concept of course
Here is the kicker, from what I've read almost all of the new Corollas have this issue and Toyota is aware of the issue but at least as of now has not issued a recall on this. There is no centralized location where this information is collected but sporadically all over the internet. If you are stern and stay on their backs they WILL switch the trans with a new unit but since it is the same part number I'm sure its only a matter of time the issue is going to occur again. This noise is not dangerous nor does it make your Toyota unreliable and there are no immediate repercussions but over time as the diff wears down further more it will literally brake the transmission by breaking through the transmission which is very dangerous. I'd rather have the dealer pickup the cost now so I don't have to pickup the tab later.
To isolate the issue I drove the car slowly with the windows down next a cement wall. This caused the noise to bounce back off the wall and amplify it so I could discern where was.
In my case what it turned out to be was the wheels covers specifically. The plastic wheel covers have a wire rim that helps it mount to the wheel rim. If it is not seated properly then when the wheel rotates and the part that is not seated hits the bottom of the wheel rotation it is under the greatest strain/pressure and that is when it makes the clicking or ticking noise.
My suggestion to you is to take a rubber mallet or your hand and tap around the entire wheel covers to make sure it is seated properly and help the wire rim conform the the wheel it is covering. Try to find a place where you can drive with the windows down next to a wall and see if you can still hear it.
It would only take you a couple of minutes and it's free and not the hassles of strut replacement.
It took me FOREVER to figure out the issue and in the end, Toyota and my dealer were always aware of it but did not want to bother with it.
On all 09 corollas, Toyota did a recall on the air intake. The braking system could freeze up because of the original design. The recall in question was:
Special Service Campaign (SSC) – 90H (Phase 2)
Certain ‘09 – ‘10 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and ‘08 – ‘09 Scion xD Vehicles Equipped with 2ZR-FE
(1.8 liter) Engines
Brake System Vacuum Port
On page 17 of the recall instructions (which I had to BUY! from Toyota) I found this note:
"Ensure that the air intake connector is properly aligned with the throttle body by pulling
upward on the air intake connector hose fitting while tightening the bolts. Failure to do
this may result in a whistling noise during light throttle application."
I took this into the dealer, they admitted that they knew was the problem and proceeded to do the recall repair again. I even watched them do it jsut to be sure and they actually did it right and I swear I watched them doing it the wrong way again! I had to show the tech the recall instructions (which have picture!) to get him to do it right.
Toyota should have released a seperate TSB for this issue so that after the recall, something in their system would explain the noise (instead of being buried inthe recall instructions, which no one would think to check).
If you want the recall instructions just email me directly and I'll send you the pdf.
The last time I tried to point out this problem on this board you just jabbered on about nothing since it was obvious you knew nothing about anything (whereas I actually bought the recall instructions and was trying to let people know about the problem which as I previously posted is clearly stated on official toyota documents).
The recall had two stages, one in northern states and the second in just about everywhere else. It was related to cold weather but was implemented basically every state (which of course made sense since even someone living in texas could drive to minnesota and have the brake lines freeze).
And even if the person in question did not have the recall done themselves, it could have been done while it was on the lot before being sold, or even during production (if produced after the initial problem was discovered). It is at least worht looking into.
Terceltom, please think before posting.
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Oh, and I don't "love, love" Corollas, I just love them. Please quote me correctly if at all.
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"To: All Toyota Dealer Principals, Service Managers, Parts Managers
Subject: Special Service Campaign (SSC) – 90H (Phase 2)
Certain ‘09 – ‘10 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and ‘08 – ‘09 Scion xD Vehicles Equipped with 2ZR-FE
(1.8 liter) Engines
Brake System Vacuum Port
As communicated in late August, 2009, Toyota initiated a Special Service Campaign on the brake system
vacuum port for certain ‘09 – ‘10 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and ‘08 – ‘09 Scion xD vehicles equipped with 2ZR-FE
(1.8 liter) engines.
This program is being launched in phases. The first phase was launched in late August,
2009, as a Safety Recall to 19 cold states that have severe and prolonged cold weather conditions. As this is
directly related to specific cold weather conditions, the remaining 31 states are not part of the Safety Recall.
• 19 Cold States: AK, CO, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NY, ND, SD, VT, WI and WY
The purpose of this communication is to inform you that Toyota is prepared to launch the second phase of this
campaign. This phase will be launched as a customer satisfaction Special Service Campaign in the following
13 states:
• Phase 2 States: CA, CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, NJ, OH, PA, RI, UT, VA and WV"
Also worth noting, even if someone did not have the recall done themselves, the recall instructions note that:
"Dealers are requested to perform SSC procedures on any vehicles in their stock prior to sale or lease.
Vehicle SSC completion can be verified through TIS."
While this may not be the correct solution to the original noise complaint. it certainly is worth looking into.
If so, any suggestions on specific items to purchase to make them more comfortable? I have tried an assortment of cushions, seat heaters, and lumbar supports with no luck.
I had the right leg pain for a while too (now I just get back and neck pain after long drives). I never had the leg pain with any other car I drove but it got so unbearable that I installed cruise control and basically use it nonstop nowadays. But all my driving is on the highway so it makes it that easy.
http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref=sr- _1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296580927&sr=8-1
http://www.brookstone.com/automotive-comfort_NapForm-Orthopedic-Seat-Blue.html?b- kiid=categoryLandingPage_Automotive_And_Garage_Automotive_Comfort|C4CategoryProd- List1FDT|7177473
The Brookstone cushion is a bit pricey, but amazon has tons of cheaper ones.
The problem with all the seat cushions on the market (including the one above) is that they do not extend all the way to the edge of the seat (which puts pressure on the thighs and can cause back pain from what I have read). My solution was to buy to two cushions, cut one in half, and tape it to the other ones front, thereby extending it all the way to the seat edge. This has helped, though not elminated the pain from driving.
P.S. I also have had some luck putting the headrest all the way down. When it is up a bit, it pushed my head too far forward.
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>>If you want the recall instructions just email me directly and I'll send you the pdf.
Etho1416, your profile doesn't have your email address. I'm interested in getting this vacuum port/whistle issue pdf (I'd like to avoid buying it if possible) as my dealership thinks there is nothing that can be done. I'm reluctant to post my email address but if you check my profile I'll have it viewable for a short while. Then if you could email me the pdf I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
PS - I swear I'm not a spammer so you can send me the pdf without worrying.
PPS - Stupid profile won't show my email address no matter what I do to change my account so I guess I'll post my address and then delete this post in a few days. Send pdf to robert.gannon@nscorp.com