excessive sulfur odor on 2007 model year Yaris - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

mygfdrivesayaris · 04-20-2007, 10:06 AM

This sulfur smell is caused by the honeycomb like material inside the catalytic converter getting too hot - this is usually caused by driving and economy car like a race car - ease up turbo and the smell will go away, otherwise drive fast and enjoy the fragrance. ALSO - For the guy who asked on page 3 - Your low fuel light starts to blink when it is about 9.5 gallons low so the mileage should be closer to 31.58 MPG - that being said you can technically go 47.36 more miles after that light comes on, but i would fill up instead.

jetaimejsc · 04-20-2007, 11:00 AM

i just got my yaris like 1month & 1/2 and everytime my girlfriend gets in she always complains abou the smell, shes like "man, it stinks in here" but when she says that i assure you i did not fart, maybe i did but i doubt it, but i got allergies year round, so i cant even smell my upper lip, can ya explain to me what it kind of smells like, and should i get it checked, once a while i can smell something and it stinks pretty bad after like i went pretty fast

the_boss · 04-20-2007, 01:22 PM

I smell a little but I can't say if it's the car or the paper mill...

will have the car check just in case!

ChinoCharles · 04-20-2007, 01:32 PM

There is no reason not to go in and have this change made on your vehicle. There is obviously a problem with the stock setup, as Toyota wouldn't bother putting out a TSB on the issue if they didn't see the need to fix things. In short, don't ask questions or wait to smell anything. Just go into the dealership and say I want my catalytic converter swapped out for the updated model according to TSB EG035-06. Your dealership might even be impressed that you pay such close attention! Note: This is for liftbacks only.

the_boss · 04-20-2007, 01:37 PM

any one know if it's US model, North American model or?
I just remember my old echo (2001..) was smelling like sulfur

maybe there where an issue with those model too

IsLNdbOi · 04-20-2007, 02:50 PM

How long does it take them to make this change? Couple of hours?

YamilR · 04-20-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

How long does it take them to make this change? Couple of hours?

45 min. on mine

jouslee · 04-20-2007, 05:35 PM

does it matter which dealership i goto or do i need to go to the dealership that i bought my car from?

IsLNdbOi · 04-20-2007, 09:24 PM

I just called my dealer and they said I have to leave my car there for at least 3 hours so they can find out what is causing the sulfur odor. I told them I had a printout of the TSB, but they said just because there is a TSB it doesn't mean that the odor is not caused by something else.

ChinoCharles · 04-20-2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

I just called my dealer and they said I have to leave my car there for at least 3 hours so they can find out what is causing the sulfur odor. I told them I had a printout of the TSB, but they said just because there is a TSB it doesn't mean that the odor is not caused by something else.

Don't all dealers honor Toyota's standard warranty? If you're in it you should be able to go to any dealership you want until you find one that will change it without being dicks about it. My dealership did it no questions asked, as they all ought to.

BMGYaris · 04-20-2007, 09:59 PM

Yea, if yo usay that you smelled sulfur during heavy acceleration then they cant really say "no you didnt" also there is no way to prove that it wasnt the catalytic converter that did it. Thus it would surely fall under the "specific complaint" category and if you ask them to change it then they really can not deny you right? regardless of what they may think caused it. Unless they can prove it didnt:) can they do that?

Also, will this improve heat flow? I found over the winter that the heat sucks. They are so far away that by the time the actual flow of air hits me its not warm. That means in the winter I cant drive with my windows down and heat on full and stay warm:) which i love to do

Jerkratt · 05-21-2007, 01:50 PM

you know my mom used to have an 01 camry.. and it had this problem and everytime i went and asked about this smell they said it could eb the type of gas im putting in. needless to say i know it was not but anyway im going to see if i can get this done

IsLNdbOi · 05-21-2007, 03:17 PM

I finally brought mine in today for this. They're going to keep my Yaris at least overnight. They had to order the part(s).

the_boss · 05-24-2007, 01:16 PM

just called my dealer...they said the don't check tech service bulletin untill they have a complaint

I guess Ill take care of the maintnance by myself

Shroomster · 06-03-2007, 12:07 AM

so this tsb is still relevant for those of us with a lb produced after january of 2007?

IsLNdbOi · 06-03-2007, 12:28 AM

It's been almost two weeks since I brought mine in for this. The sulfur smell is gone, but now there's this really strong smell that's similar to a chemical cleanser. Not sure what it is, but it only happens in the morning when I first start up or the first time I get on the highway on a day.

Sabretooth · 06-03-2007, 05:09 AM

Will the dealership have a fit if you have modded your Yaris? Example: CAI?
Dont know if they will honor the TSB, seeing that it effects a complete opposite end of the car, but in-advertantly is effected by it. More in = more needing to go out?

YamilR · 06-03-2007, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

It's been almost two weeks since I brought mine in for this. The sulfur smell is gone, but now there's this really strong smell that's similar to a chemical cleanser. Not sure what it is, but it only happens in the morning when I first start up or the first time I get on the highway on a day.

Is that smell comes when you turn the A/C on? I had a bad smell after I changed my cat and took it to the dealer, they said it was mold on the a/c ducts, they put some kind of foam cleanser and it worked pretty good

04-20-2007, 11:00 AM	#56
jetaimejsc Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bville, TN Posts: 212	i cant smell i just got my yaris like 1month & 1/2 and everytime my girlfriend gets in she always complains abou the smell, shes like "man, it stinks in here" but when she says that i assure you i did not fart, maybe i did but i doubt it, but i got allergies year round, so i cant even smell my upper lip, can ya explain to me what it kind of smells like, and should i get it checked, once a while i can smell something and it stinks pretty bad after like i went pretty fast

06-03-2007, 05:09 AM	#71
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Will the dealership have a fit if you have modded your Yaris? Example: CAI? Dont know if they will honor the TSB, seeing that it effects a complete opposite end of the car, but in-advertantly is effected by it. More in = more needing to go out? __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

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04-20-2007, 10:06 AM	#55
mygfdrivesayaris Drives: 2006 Scion XB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 33	This sulfur smell is caused by the honeycomb like material inside the catalytic converter getting too hot - this is usually caused by driving and economy car like a race car - ease up turbo and the smell will go away, otherwise drive fast and enjoy the fragrance. ALSO - For the guy who asked on page 3 - Your low fuel light starts to blink when it is about 9.5 gallons low so the mileage should be closer to 31.58 MPG - that being said you can technically go 47.36 more miles after that light comes on, but i would fill up instead.

04-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#57
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	I smell a little but I can't say if it's the car or the paper mill... will have the car check just in case!

04-20-2007, 01:32 PM	#58
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	There is no reason not to go in and have this change made on your vehicle. There is obviously a problem with the stock setup, as Toyota wouldn't bother putting out a TSB on the issue if they didn't see the need to fix things. In short, don't ask questions or wait to smell anything. Just go into the dealership and say I want my catalytic converter swapped out for the updated model according to TSB EG035-06. Your dealership might even be impressed that you pay such close attention! Note: This is for liftbacks only.

04-20-2007, 01:37 PM	#59
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	any one know if it's US model, North American model or? I just remember my old echo (2001..) was smelling like sulfur maybe there where an issue with those model too

04-20-2007, 02:50 PM	#60
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	How long does it take them to make this change? Couple of hours?

04-20-2007, 05:35 PM	#62
jouslee Drives: White 2007 2 Door hatch Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rowland Heights, CA Posts: 22	does it matter which dealership i goto or do i need to go to the dealership that i bought my car from?

04-20-2007, 09:24 PM	#63
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I just called my dealer and they said I have to leave my car there for at least 3 hours so they can find out what is causing the sulfur odor. I told them I had a printout of the TSB, but they said just because there is a TSB it doesn't mean that the odor is not caused by something else.

04-20-2007, 09:59 PM	#65
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	Yea, if yo usay that you smelled sulfur during heavy acceleration then they cant really say "no you didnt" also there is no way to prove that it wasnt the catalytic converter that did it. Thus it would surely fall under the "specific complaint" category and if you ask them to change it then they really can not deny you right? regardless of what they may think caused it. Unless they can prove it didnt:) can they do that? Also, will this improve heat flow? I found over the winter that the heat sucks. They are so far away that by the time the actual flow of air hits me its not warm. That means in the winter I cant drive with my windows down and heat on full and stay warm:) which i love to do

05-21-2007, 01:50 PM	#66
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	you know my mom used to have an 01 camry.. and it had this problem and everytime i went and asked about this smell they said it could eb the type of gas im putting in. needless to say i know it was not but anyway im going to see if i can get this done

05-21-2007, 03:17 PM	#67
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I finally brought mine in today for this. They're going to keep my Yaris at least overnight. They had to order the part(s).

05-24-2007, 01:16 PM	#68
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	just called my dealer...they said the don't check tech service bulletin untill they have a complaint I guess Ill take care of the maintnance by myself

06-03-2007, 12:07 AM	#69
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	so this tsb is still relevant for those of us with a lb produced after january of 2007?

06-03-2007, 12:28 AM	#70
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	It's been almost two weeks since I brought mine in for this. The sulfur smell is gone, but now there's this really strong smell that's similar to a chemical cleanser. Not sure what it is, but it only happens in the morning when I first start up or the first time I get on the highway on a day.