Water Leaking into car!

[CKaelin]

I did a search on leak and leaking and didn't see a thread about this. My 2008 Yaris LB is leaking water under the glove compartment when it rains. I am making an appointment at the dealer tomorrow morning. Anyone had any problems like this? This car has never been in an accident and I would consider it in Excellent condition for an 08.

Thanks in advance!

[WeeYari]

Some existng threads.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36097&highlight=passenger+water
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35736&highlight=passenger+water
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29858&highlight=passenger+water

There are a few more out there as well.

[CKaelin]

Thanks

[otterhere]

I'm having the same problem with my 2008. I THOUGHT it was because when the body shop replaced that door panel, they didn't put it back together quite right (there's a slight gap; have been meaning to bring it in to be fixed, but it means a whole day off).

So where's the water getting in, or is it just general "moisture"?

I'm beginning to think the Yaris will be Toyota's FAIL car; why do you never see it advertised in commercials or print?

[DebbyM46227]

I'm beginning to think the Yaris will be Toyota's FAIL car; why do you never see it advertised in commercials or print?

The salesman told me they don't spend money on advertising here in the USA because it's basically like a "loss leader" at the grocery store...just to get buyer in the door, hopefully a young buyer who will stick with Toyota the rest of his/her life. There's not as much mark-up on a Yaris.

[nookandcrannycar]

The salesman told me they don't spend money on advertising here in the USA because it's basically like a "loss leader" at the grocery store...just to get buyer in the door, hopefully a young buyer who will stick with Toyota the rest of his/her life. There's not as much mark-up on a Yaris.

^^^^^ This

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm having the same problem with my 2008. I THOUGHT it was because when the body shop replaced that door panel, they didn't put it back together quite right (there's a slight gap; have been meaning to bring it in to be fixed, but it means a whole day off).

So where's the water getting in, or is it just general "moisture"?

I'm beginning to think the Yaris will be Toyota's FAIL car; why do you never see it advertised in commercials or print?

No offense intended, but I would guess the reason Wee Yari posted links to 3 threads is because this subject has been discussed ad nauseam in other threads with CTScott providing the cause and the remedy. On one thread CTScott provided the cause and the solution each TWICE within the same thread without acknowledgement! (the thread just continued!).....Cause = Toyota created a place for a cabin air filter within the ventilation system BUT (at least re the U.S.) Toyota was too cheap to include the actual filter stock from the factory.......Remedy = Buy a cabin air filter and either put it in or have it put in.......CT, please correct me if I have erred re trying to repeat the ultimate point of your concise, top quality posts on this subject.....Too cheap=my two cents. CT is more diplomatic than I am!:biggrin:

[nookandcrannycar]

^^^^^ oops...WeeYari not Wee Yari. Sorry WeeYari.

[matti]

Does the 2012 Yaris have a cabin filter?

[nookandcrannycar]

Does the 2012 Yaris have a cabin filter?

Yes, and it is included from the factory. I believe 2012 is the first year the cabin air filter was included from the factory. Someone at 'HQ' must have done an analysis re overall cost (all areas) of not including the filter with new delivery versus including the filter with new delivery and including it finally won out. The OP on this thread has a 2008 Yaris.:biggrin:

[matti]

Thank you. I have a 2012 Yaris L and I went through the maintenance guide and I didn't see anything referring to changing the cabin filter. Perhaps I missed it?

[nookandcrannycar]

Thank you. I have a 2012 Yaris L and I went through the maintenance guide and I didn't see anything referring to changing the cabin filter. Perhaps I missed it?

I did a search on the DuckDuckGo search engine and I think the parameters were : 2012 Yaris Cabin Air Filter. Several of the hits indicated that the part number is the same for 2006 through 2012, so I imagine the housing is still the same...but I don't know if the housing is still in the same location as through Model Year 2011. I would think it would be. I've never located it for my own needs, but I know somewhere on Yarisworld you can download a file that comprises the Owner's Manual (at least through 2011 Model Year) and you could look at that and see if it is in the same location on your car. I regularly get coupon brochures from various local Toyota dealers and a coupon for the cabin air filter itself and the labor (together) is always either $47.95 or $48.95 for both together.

I've never had a problem with my empty, filterless housing in nearly 223,000 miles and, given all the problems so many have had, in my particular case I'm just going to leave my housing empty/filterless.

I searched the Toyota site as well (back when I did the DuckDuckGo search) and if you put the cursor over the cars and minivans label a picture of each car will come up. Move the cursor over the picture and then click on Features and Specs. Then click on Interior and the first feature listed is Air Conditioning with filter. I clicked on all of the Yaris specific tabs during the 2011 Model Year and I don't remember seeing the 'with filter' as part of the Air Conditioning label. Happy Locating/Familiarizing.:biggrin:

[CTScott]

I did a search on the DuckDuckGo search engine and I think the parameters were : 2012 Yaris Cabin Air Filter. Several of the hits indicated that the part number is the same for 2006 through 2012, so I imagine the housing is still the same...but I don't know if the housing is still in the same location as through Model Year 2011. I would think it would be. I've never located it for my own needs, but I know somewhere on Yarisworld you can download a file that comprises the Owner's Manual (at least through 2011 Model Year) and you could look at that and see if it is in the same location on your car. I regularly get coupon brochures from various local Toyota dealers and a coupon for the cabin air filter itself and the labor (together) is always either $47.95 or $48.95 for both together.

I've never had a problem with my empty, filterless housing in nearly 223,000 miles and, given all the problems so many have had, in my particular case I'm just going to leave my housing empty/filterless.

I searched the Toyota site as well (back when I did the DuckDuckGo search) and if you put the cursor over the cars and minivans label a picture of each car will come up. Move the cursor over the picture and then click on Features and Specs. Then click on Interior and the first feature listed is Air Conditioning with filter. I clicked on all of the Yaris specific tabs during the 2011 Model Year and I don't remember seeing the 'with filter' as part of the Air Conditioning label. Happy Locating/Familiarizing.:biggrin:

It is identical to the 06-11 Yaris. Pop the passenger glove box and the cabin air filter housing is to the left. Squeeze the tabs to release the cover and the filter it right there.

[nookandcrannycar]

It is identical to the 06-11 Yaris. Pop the passenger glove box and the cabin air filter housing is to the left. Squeeze the tabs to release the cover and the filter it right there.

Great! Thank you!:thumbup:

[The Limo]

And Toyota Canada recommends you change it every 16,000 Km (10,000 miles)
Roy

[matti]

Thank you. I looked at my owner's manual and it says "the air conditioning filter must be changed regularly" and "inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule."

However, I went through the maintenance schedule and it says nothing about the air conditioning filter. I suppose I'll just change it whenever it seems I'm having trouble with air flow/ventilation?

[otterhere]

I, too, check the maintenance schedule and have seen NOTHING about changing the a/c filter; if it has to be done, why not list it there? Ugh, this car! BTW, my auto body guy says the ill-fitting interior parts of the door (which he fixed on the spot) have nothing to do with what looks like "water marks" all over the dash and doors; it's almost "mottled."

Any ideas???

[CTScott]

I, too, check the maintenance schedule and have seen NOTHING about changing the a/c filter; if it has to be done, why not list it there? Ugh, this car! BTW, my auto body guy says the ill-fitting interior parts of the door (which he fixed on the spot) have nothing to do with what looks like "water marks" all over the dash and doors; it's almost "mottled."

Any ideas???

The AC filter change interval really depends on how much you use the blower and how clean the air is around you. It is probably worth checking every 3 to 6 months, but if it still looks clean it really doesn't need to be replaced. The one in my 09 I have only changed twice since I bought the car in October of 2008 and both times it really wasn't bad. In comparison, the new project Yaris that I recently acquired lived in the New York City area and the cabin air filter that I pulled out of it was literally black and nearly plugged up.

[The Limo]

Changing Cabin Air Filter

Go to DIY/MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Click on Sticky "All maintenance Requirement based on mileage intervals"
Go to Post #7
Click on first line on the post
Fill in information for your car. When done a "Maintenance menu" will come up and will tell you when to change your cabin air filter
You also can click on "Mileage Grid" to get an abreviated maintenance menu which also tells you when to change the cabin air filter.
Remember that 8,000 Kilometres is equal to 5,000 miles.
Roy