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Twistoffate0817 · 11-28-2012, 05:12 PM

I looked at mine a few hours ago and they look fine.

I dont think I have had the clunking noise, but can anyone describe it a bit better?

I am OCD when it comes to this car and always think something is wrong with it. :P

DebbyM46227 · 11-28-2012, 07:36 PM

It's hard to describe the sound. It's just ONE clunk that comes out of nowhere - loud, you can hear it above the radio (I don't have my radio cranked up THAT loud though), more like a knock than a clunk - it seems to come from underneath the car a little in front of where the passenger would put their feet if stretching out their legs. Mine is towards the passenger side of the car.

I have OCD with my car too, it all began with my Cavalier I had before the Yaris. I had the Cavalier 13 years and the last year it was one idiot light coming on after another. I became paranoid after driving that car.

kelevra · 12-03-2012, 09:38 PM

Good info, thanks.
I think I'll change 'em out myself as a matter of course.

auxmike · 12-15-2012, 11:45 AM

Got this in the mail, interesting. I've already changed mine out myself though..

Hershey · 12-15-2012, 10:30 PM

Wonder if we'll get one . There's creaking / crunching that's more frequent .

auxmike · 12-16-2012, 11:36 AM

You might since you're in the Northeast. Most people who get this notice won't have a clue what the bolt is about anyway...

BLH · 12-18-2012, 02:53 PM

Got mine in the mail today.

CoryM · 12-19-2012, 12:45 AM

I pulled mine out in summer after it had been dry for a few weeks and about 250ml of water came out of the left hole. I can see why they rust out.....

nookandcrannycar · 12-19-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BLH

Got mine in the mail today.

I just picked up 12/18's mail and mine came as well. I wonder if they only sent the notice to owners who purchased their cars in cold weather areas, or if they sent them to everyone. I purchased my car in Rhode Island, but the factory delivered my car to another dealership owned by the same corporation in Litchfield, CT (about 30 miles from Sandy Hook). The letter makes me feel a bit unsettled....essentially if you aren't experiencing an abnormal noise, put the letter away in your owner's manual....really?....sounds like waiting until something is half broken before addressing it. Am I being paranoid? As anyone can see from my detail area, I'm way over the mileage limit.

yariseggvvti · 12-19-2012, 02:28 AM

My 07 yaris hatch always making click metal sounds when i back up. Is this sound will do anything to the lower control arm.

DevilGirl · 12-19-2012, 06:21 AM

I wonder if I'll get one of those letters... If so, sure hope it arrives soon... I'm already over 94k and average 500-600 miles a week... There's definitely creaking going on...

Hershey · 12-19-2012, 11:22 AM

It's cheaper for TOYOTA to do a T.S.B. than a recall . It's up to the TOYOTA service centers to determine if needed under a T.S.B. . While a recall would make it a must . I wonder if the techs even know what to look for ? We've had the creaking for 2 years or more . Took it to the shop where the '08 sedan was bought new and they said it was fine . Said they couldn't duplicate the sound . Figures

. Just think how much time it would take to fix all YARII from '06 > '11 . It's about a 8 hour repair . That would be lots of money from TOYOTAs pocket due to labor , parts , and sales that could tarnish their reputation more .

fatlard · 12-19-2012, 02:48 PM

How do I know if my bolts need replacing?

I am in Chicago. The only weirdness is when I back out of garage and stop.. I hear a quiet thump....

nookandcrannycar · 12-19-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

It's cheaper for TOYOTA to do a T.S.B. than a recall . It's up to the TOYOTA service centers to determine if needed under a T.S.B. . While a recall would make it a must . I wonder if the techs even know what to look for ? We've had the creaking for 2 years or more . Took it to the shop where the '08 sedan was bought new and they said it was fine . Said they couldn't duplicate the sound . Figures

. Just think how much time it would take to fix all YARII from '06 > '11 . It's about a 8 hour repair . That would be lots of money from TOYOTAs pocket due to labor , parts , and sales that could tarnish their reputation more .

My car has never been on a road with salt on it. My car has only been in Texas and California (coastal metros) during winters and never in the mountains in either state during the winter. I'm also not hearing any sounds. Given all of this, do you think following what the letter suggests is good enough?

DebbyM46227 · 12-20-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

It's cheaper for TOYOTA to do a T.S.B. than a recall . It's up to the TOYOTA service centers to determine if needed under a T.S.B. . While a recall would make it a must . I wonder if the techs even know what to look for ? We've had the creaking for 2 years or more . Took it to the shop where the '08 sedan was bought new and they said it was fine . Said they couldn't duplicate the sound . Figures

. Just think how much time it would take to fix all YARII from '06 > '11 . It's about a 8 hour repair . That would be lots of money from TOYOTAs pocket due to labor , parts , and sales that could tarnish their reputation more .

I took mine in 2 or 3 weeks ago for the creaking (thunk) noise. Gave them the TSB I printed out from the forum. It's just 2 bolts they have to order and replace, not an 8 hour repair. Went back a couple days later and I was there 90 minutes.

CTScott · 12-20-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I took mine in 2 or 3 weeks ago for the creaking noise. Gave them the TSB I printed out from the forum. It's just 2 bolts they have to order and replace, not an 8 hour repair. Went back a couple days later and I was there 90 minutes.

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

TOLMACH · 12-20-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

Does it makes sense just not to wait till it brakes but to have it replaced?

Looks like I could do this even on my parkade without a lift (just by jacking the car)

nookandcrannycar · 12-20-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

^^^^^

I wish Toyota (via the T.S.B) had described this the way you did above. It would have saved those of us who are out of warranty the thought of needing a potential 8 hour repair.

12-03-2012, 09:38 PM	#3
kelevra 2012 CBR1000RR Hoo Yaaa Drives: 08 3 door Hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Empire State Posts: 55	Good info, thanks. I think I'll change 'em out myself as a matter of course. __________________ Former Admin on a Moto site

12-16-2012, 11:36 AM	#6
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	You might since you're in the Northeast. Most people who get this notice won't have a clue what the bolt is about anyway... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

12-19-2012, 06:21 AM	#11
DevilGirl Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 681	I wonder if I'll get one of those letters... If so, sure hope it arrives soon... I'm already over 94k and average 500-600 miles a week... There's definitely creaking going on... __________________ 2009 3dr LB MT Meteorite Metalic. Car bought 8/7/09. Now over 89k miles of trouble free driving, other than user error!!

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11-28-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
Twistoffate0817 My Little Blue Egg :) Drives: '09 3 door Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 185	I looked at mine a few hours ago and they look fine. I dont think I have had the clunking noise, but can anyone describe it a bit better? I am OCD when it comes to this car and always think something is wrong with it. :P

11-28-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	It's hard to describe the sound. It's just ONE clunk that comes out of nowhere - loud, you can hear it above the radio (I don't have my radio cranked up THAT loud though), more like a knock than a clunk - it seems to come from underneath the car a little in front of where the passenger would put their feet if stretching out their legs. Mine is towards the passenger side of the car. I have OCD with my car too, it all began with my Cavalier I had before the Yaris. I had the Cavalier 13 years and the last year it was one idiot light coming on after another. I became paranoid after driving that car.

12-15-2012, 10:30 PM	#5
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Wonder if we'll get one . There's creaking / crunching that's more frequent .

12-18-2012, 02:53 PM	#7
BLH Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT Posts: 272	Got mine in the mail today.

12-19-2012, 12:45 AM	#8
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	I pulled mine out in summer after it had been dry for a few weeks and about 250ml of water came out of the left hole. I can see why they rust out.....

12-19-2012, 02:28 AM	#10
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	My 07 yaris hatch always making click metal sounds when i back up. Is this sound will do anything to the lower control arm.

12-19-2012, 11:22 AM	#12
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	It's cheaper for TOYOTA to do a T.S.B. than a recall . It's up to the TOYOTA service centers to determine if needed under a T.S.B. . While a recall would make it a must . I wonder if the techs even know what to look for ? We've had the creaking for 2 years or more . Took it to the shop where the '08 sedan was bought new and they said it was fine . Said they couldn't duplicate the sound . Figures . Just think how much time it would take to fix all YARII from '06 > '11 . It's about a 8 hour repair . That would be lots of money from TOYOTAs pocket due to labor , parts , and sales that could tarnish their reputation more .

12-19-2012, 02:48 PM	#13
fatlard Drives: 2010 Yaris Auto Sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: chicago burbs Posts: 24	How do I know if my bolts need replacing? I am in Chicago. The only weirdness is when I back out of garage and stop.. I hear a quiet thump....