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IMAMEX
05-07-2011, 09:02 PM
So I took my Yaris in to get serviced and when I came back I noticed the driver side window was rolled all the way down. After I got in and started the car, I noticed the window crank was missing all together. I went in and asked them what happened and they finally came back and said that it was like that already.

I messed up and didn't say anything about it after I found the window crank on the floor of the car. I figured I'd just put it back on when I got home but every time I put it on, it would come off after I closed the door. I then realized after searching the forum that I was missing the little metal clip. So what I'm thinking happened is that one of the mechanics somehow managed to take the handle off and the clip went flying. I have the window crank and the round plastic washer.

This happend a couple of weeks ago and my wife's been getting on me for not complaining then and for now complaining about the fact that I can't fix it. Needless to say, I'm pissed at myself and I just want to find a replacement metal clip.

Any ideas?
swidd
05-07-2011, 10:01 PM
I would ask for a personal meeting with the manager and explain what happened. You shouldn't be pissed at yourself :=)
Black Yaris
05-07-2011, 10:14 PM
dude, just pic up a new clip at autozone for $2... not worth going to battle with the dealership over a couple dollar part
nemelek
05-08-2011, 07:45 AM
Don't know what kind of service you had done. But I doubt they had to pull the door handle off. A good service manager who wants your repeat business would have fixed the problem before you left.
1stToyota
05-08-2011, 08:59 AM
I'd look for any other signs of your door panel being removed. Sounds like they may have had another car in the shop and might have been using yours as a guinea pig ??? Maybe I'm way off :iono: but can't see any other logical reason way they removed your window crank and lost the clip; clips don't just fall off.
IMAMEX
05-08-2011, 03:02 PM
I'd look for any other signs of your door panel being removed. Sounds like they may have had another car in the shop and might have been using yours as a guinea pig ??? Maybe I'm way off :iono: but can't see any other logical reason way they removed your window crank and lost the clip; clips don't just fall off.

Sandal!

Sorry I got sidetracked. Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm going to go by the dealership and then try auto zone if that doesn't work out.