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08-14-2014, 09:12 AM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris LE 2012 3 door automatic Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: United States
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2012 Yaris gripes (help?)
Hi all,
I'm a first time Toyota owner and decided to make the 2012 Yaris LE hatchback my first foray with the manufacturer. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it -- although there are a few gripes I have that I was hoping you all may have some insight on. 1) The middle of the three A/C dials has stopped lighting up at night. 2) the front driver's side bumper comes out just a bit - it will snap back into place with a little pressure, but after a drive it has popped back out again. 3) there is a rattle while driving - it sounds like it could be the windows. Is this common? 4) I doubt there's any way to fix this, but I noticed after only a few months that the driver's seat was wearing (black color looks like its fading) so I put seat covers on. Has anyone else experienced this? 5) I reached down into my pocket with my left hand and my watch scratched the door panel. It's textured and I've tried all sorts of sprays on it, but I think I just have to live with it. Any ideas? Thanks for reading - I'm open to any comments or ideas. I just want to keep this car as nice as possible - I hope to own it for years to come! |
08-14-2014, 10:45 AM | #2 | |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
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2) not normal. a clip or some such thing is probably missing. have dealer fix that (assuming u r under warranty). 3) rattles aren't uncommon in cheap cars and even cars that cost a lot more. lots of plastic in cars these days all over the place. best to see if you can really pin down where the rattle is originating before a solution can be discussed with a tech at dealer. 4) cheap cars have cheap fabric. I always put seat covers on...even on more expensive cars, as they all get worn too fast. you have side airbags in the seat, so I always tell folks to make sure any covers are side airbag compatable. 5) a true scratch wont be eliminated. if its more of the white scuff, I use Meguiars interior detailer cleaner which gets rid of the white scuffs. another Ive seen people use is the 303 Aerospace protectant. |
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08-14-2014, 10:50 AM | #3 |
Drives: Yaris LE 2012 3 door automatic Join Date: Apr 2012
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As for the light, I'm not referring to the button but the actual back light for night time. It used to light up and doesn't anymore.
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08-14-2014, 11:17 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006
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08-14-2014, 01:56 PM | #5 |
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No. There is a little bulb on the back of each knob.
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08-14-2014, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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08-14-2014, 04:29 PM | #7 |
Drives: Yaris LE 2012 3 door automatic Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: United States
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Any ideas where I could find a how to on replacing the bulb?
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08-14-2014, 06:17 PM | #8 |
Drives: Yaris 2014, Y. HSD 2013 Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: France, Paris
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this is the Stock Bulb inside
change your lamp bulb by a T3 led bulb 120° It's really easy to change it. You need a quarter time and a fine screw driver. After the mood light with the new led |
08-14-2014, 06:46 PM | #9 |
Drives: Yaris LE 2012 3 door automatic Join Date: Apr 2012
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Awesome, thank you! Is there an easy way to remove that center panel? I tried looking that up but didn't have much luck.
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08-14-2014, 07:21 PM | #10 |
Drives: Yaris 2014, Y. HSD 2013 Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: France, Paris
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Step 1: you begin pull softly to remove the panel center from side passenger to driver. Step 2: you need to remove with thine screw driver the radio strapping. Do it softly to unbreak clips. Step 3: unplug different electric wire connections Step 4: with phillips screwdrivers change blues lamp by sames or super brightness T3 led 120°. For led respect polarities. Step 5: Reset step by step electrical connections and molding plastic parts. Step 6: Congratulation you have succeed to change panel control lights!!! |
08-14-2014, 08:36 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: upper midwest
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The 2012 Yaris is the first subcompact I've ever owned. When new, I was surprised at how much the interior rattled. I just chalked it up to the fact that the interior is cheap and has a lot of hard plastic. Now that I've had the car two years, I feel like it rattles less (or maybe I'm just used to it so I don't notice it as much?)
I also was troubled by the scuffing of the interior plastic. Turtle Wax F21 protectant seemed to clear up the scuffs easily and helps protect the plastic from future scuffs. https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/produ...nt-10-4-fl-oz- |
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