Yaris design oversight... - Toyota Yaris Forums

abattle · 07-25-2006, 04:46 PM

I have had my 07 yaris sedan for about a month now and use the a/c everyday. I was looking at how clean the engine compartment was one day and noticed something that worried me. The a/c condensation drain pipe drips right onto a bolt and washer for the suspension/steering. I have only had it a month and already the washer was rusted badly! I had to change this immediately. I just took a piece of rubber hose and extended the drip away from everything to prevent the bolt (and who knows what else) from rusting....I feel much better about it and just wanted to pass this on to as many as I could. Thanks, abattle

Idjiit · 07-25-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the tip!

fearturtle44 · 07-25-2006, 05:37 PM

Nice find. Could you tell us exactly where to find this drain pipe in engine compartment?

Thanks.

*Chris07LB* · 07-25-2006, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abattle

I have had my 07 yaris sedan for about a month now and use the a/c everyday. I was looking at how clean the engine compartment was one day and noticed something that worried me. The a/c condensation drain pipe drips right onto a bolt and washer for the suspension/steering. I have only had it a month and already the washer was rusted badly! I had to change this immediately. I just took a piece of rubber hose and extended the drip away from everything to prevent the bolt (and who knows what else) from rusting....I feel much better about it and just wanted to pass this on to as many as I could. Thanks, abattle

Any pics of exactly where this is?

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 06:35 PM

Yes that would be nice seeing how I only have 600 miles on mine

swng · 07-25-2006, 07:15 PM

Any idea about whether the same happens to the HB?
I think Toyota should do a recall to fix the cars affected.

Chaad32 · 07-25-2006, 07:38 PM

Hmm...I just realized that he had a sedan. I went to look at my L/B and it wasn't like that. Maby thats why.

swng · 07-25-2006, 08:40 PM

Thank you! You have just saved me some time which should have been used for checking out my own HB. Still feel sorry for the sedans.

rstb88 · 07-25-2006, 08:54 PM

I was about to say cause I'm about to breech 5000miles and that means my suspension components are about ready to go if they are rusting like that. And make sure you get a replacement galvanized bolt. my a/c doesn't get that cold. do you think its possible that because it was a showroom vehicle it wasnt properly charged with r134a

MacMaster761 · 07-25-2006, 08:59 PM

ummmmm, pictures of the pipe, and what type of hose did you use... thanks

paeko73 · 07-25-2006, 10:41 PM

Will the dealership prevent the mentioned problem by doing the hose extension free of charge? Or will they tell you that it's "ok", and will fix it when it actually rust out like the original poster's sedan?

abattle · 07-26-2006, 08:10 AM

I doubt they will fix it for free(but I didnt ask)...Mine is located on the passanger side just behind the engine, way down at the bottom. I just slid a piece of hose aprox.5 inches long OVER the small hose. I think the inner diameter of the hose I put on was 1/2 inch(it fit snugly but I put silicone glue on it anyway, making sure NOT to obstruct the water flow)I will try to get a pic but not sure when I can get it in here, sorry...

fearturtle44 · 07-26-2006, 09:19 AM

On my sedan, I looked and saw the water hitting the ground but could not see location of pipe. But the "nuts and bolts" still look good to me.

Pics would be nice.

Kevin

weeze-dog · 07-26-2006, 04:41 PM

A/C is dealer installed...you never know what you are going to get....

Chaad32 · 07-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeze-dog

A/C is dealer installed...you never know what you are going to get....

I don't think so buddy

*Chris07LB* · 07-26-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeze-dog

A/C is dealer installed...you never know what you are going to get....

Only if it didn't originally come with A/C from the factory...... Is that what you ment to say?

Chaad32 · 07-26-2006, 06:49 PM

A/C is standard. And he is from Ohio.....it is definately standard in the US

*Chris07LB* · 07-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaad32

A/C is standard. And he is from Ohio.....it is definately standard in the US

You know that... I know that.... I was asking if HE knew that.

07-25-2006, 04:46 PM	#1
abattle Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 5	Yaris design oversight... I have had my 07 yaris sedan for about a month now and use the a/c everyday. I was looking at how clean the engine compartment was one day and noticed something that worried me. The a/c condensation drain pipe drips right onto a bolt and washer for the suspension/steering. I have only had it a month and already the washer was rusted badly! I had to change this immediately. I just took a piece of rubber hose and extended the drip away from everything to prevent the bolt (and who knows what else) from rusting....I feel much better about it and just wanted to pass this on to as many as I could. Thanks, abattle

07-25-2006, 06:35 PM	#5
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	Yes that would be nice seeing how I only have 600 miles on mine __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 07:38 PM	#7
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	Hmm...I just realized that he had a sedan. I went to look at my L/B and it wasn't like that. Maby thats why. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 08:54 PM	#9
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	I was about to say cause I'm about to breech 5000miles and that means my suspension components are about ready to go if they are rusting like that. And make sure you get a replacement galvanized bolt. my a/c doesn't get that cold. do you think its possible that because it was a showroom vehicle it wasnt properly charged with r134a __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

07-26-2006, 06:49 PM	#17
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	A/C is standard. And he is from Ohio.....it is definately standard in the US __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-25-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Thanks for the tip!

07-25-2006, 05:37 PM	#3
fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	Nice find. Could you tell us exactly where to find this drain pipe in engine compartment? Thanks.

07-25-2006, 07:15 PM	#6
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Any idea about whether the same happens to the HB? I think Toyota should do a recall to fix the cars affected.

07-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#8
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Thank you! You have just saved me some time which should have been used for checking out my own HB. Still feel sorry for the sedans.

07-25-2006, 08:59 PM	#10
MacMaster761 Five-Star General Drives: 07 Silver Streak Mica Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 63	ummmmm, pictures of the pipe, and what type of hose did you use... thanks

07-25-2006, 10:41 PM	#11
paeko73 Drives: Yaris "S" Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: HI Posts: 37	Will the dealership prevent the mentioned problem by doing the hose extension free of charge? Or will they tell you that it's "ok", and will fix it when it actually rust out like the original poster's sedan?

07-26-2006, 08:10 AM	#12
abattle Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macon, Georgia Posts: 5	I doubt they will fix it for free(but I didnt ask)...Mine is located on the passanger side just behind the engine, way down at the bottom. I just slid a piece of hose aprox.5 inches long OVER the small hose. I think the inner diameter of the hose I put on was 1/2 inch(it fit snugly but I put silicone glue on it anyway, making sure NOT to obstruct the water flow)I will try to get a pic but not sure when I can get it in here, sorry...

07-26-2006, 09:19 AM	#13
fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	On my sedan, I looked and saw the water hitting the ground but could not see location of pipe. But the "nuts and bolts" still look good to me. Pics would be nice. Kevin

07-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#14
weeze-dog Drives: 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 57	A/C is dealer installed...you never know what you are going to get....

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