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TheRealEnth · 11-02-2008, 12:31 PM

i thought there was an airbag around that area?

purpleminx · 11-02-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Having never seen a right-hand-drive Yaris in person, can someone describe what is different and the same under the dash. For example, is the fuse panel above the left front kick panel?

Knowing nothing about cars, I'm going to assume that you're asking if the fuse box is on the left hand side under the dash, the answer is yes.

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Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

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Or there was a problem with car's electrical systems that caused a fire, or am I looking too far into this?

That's what I'm thinking.

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

i thought there was an airbag around that area?

There is. It's lucky that the fire didn't get in there and get to the explosive chemicals in there. There are huge yellow stickers on the windows from the fire department saying not to reconnect the airbag and stay clear of the deployment area.

If you guys can see a little silver thing that looks like it has buttons that's visible a bit out of the top storage compartment on the left hand side, that's the GPS. If it was due to the charger being faulty I would also assume that the cable going from it up to the GPS would be melted? I'm not sure.

Thanks for all the brain storming and suggestions so far, I imagine that Toyota is going to take their time with this so I'm just trying to figure out myself what it was.

Even after all this though, my next car is going to be another Yaris!

ddongbap · 11-02-2008, 01:19 PM

Thats pretty gnarly.

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 02:37 PM

i'dmake them give you a loaded S for the hassle

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 02:38 PM

or get you an asian S model :)

CKaelin · 11-02-2008, 02:57 PM

You should try Chantix. Worked for me.. My Yaris still smells new!

Sorry that sucks!

contraband831 · 11-02-2008, 08:57 PM

the silver round thing in the center side compartment, is that a flash light? maybe with the heat it exploded, (well the batteries exploded) my 2 cents.

TinyGiant · 11-02-2008, 09:42 PM

well they obviously weren't paying attention when they put your yaris together.. the steering wheel is on the wrong side

Sodium Duck · 11-02-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CKaelin

You should try Chantix. Worked for me.. My Yaris still smells new!

Sorry that sucks!

The FDA and Pfizer have made statements that Chantix is linked to changes in mood, depression, agression, and suicidal ideations. I think it was May 18th they came out with that. I just recently saw one of those cheesy law/sue somebody commercials about it. Be careful!

However, I doubt that the cigarettes had anything to do with this -- as we can plainly see the butts in his ash tray (which is intact) not on fire/melted in any way.

CKaelin · 11-03-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

The FDA and Pfizer have made statements that Chantix is linked to changes in mood, depression, agression, and suicidal ideations. I think it was May 18th they came out with that. I just recently saw one of those cheesy law/sue somebody commercials about it. Be careful!

However, I doubt that the cigarettes had anything to do with this -- as we can plainly see the butts in his ash tray (which is intact) not on fire/melted in any way.

Are you a smoker?

*MAD DOG* · 11-03-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by purpleminx

No lit cigarette butts were possible. Hadn't had a single one in the car that day. Just got in, drove to where we were going, went away from the car for 20 minutes, came back, windows were blacked out, and sirens were in the distance =/

That is one messed up Yaris. Just a few questions, you say "...drove to where we were going..." To me that indicates that you had at least one other passenger in the car, right?

Do they smoke?

Could they have left something on the passenger side of the car?

What brightness setting did you have the speedo on?

It really is unusual for a Toyota to catch fire. I hope it all gets sorted out in your favor.

TheRealEnth · 11-03-2008, 10:35 AM

god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D

*MAD DOG* · 11-03-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D

Me, super slueth? It was captavise with the can of spam in the laundry!

cleong · 11-03-2008, 11:05 AM

If you're in Brisbane and the car has to go to the scrapyard, I'd be interested in buying the steering column off you. Australian Yarii steering wheels are adjustable for tilt and reach, aren't they?

*MAD DOG* · 11-03-2008, 11:10 AM

^
Only on the YRS and YRX model, the YR (base model) does not have adjustable reach.

b_hickman11 · 11-03-2008, 12:27 PM

When was the last time you checked and replace your cabin air filter? Sometimes these can become so clogged up that it will cause the AC to overheat. Depending on what kind of trash is stuck to the filter, it could ignite from the over heating of the AC....Just a thought.

contraband831 · 11-03-2008, 12:49 PM

It looks like the fire started here, so i will ask this again to the OP: is this a flashlight?? if so this could have caused the fire, the batteries where exposed to extreme heat. It looks like the fire traveled up form this point destroying your dash and gauge cluster.
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Thirty-Nine · 11-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Wow -- sorry to see your car caught fire. :sad:

11-02-2008, 12:31 PM	#19
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	i thought there was an airbag around that area? __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

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11-02-2008, 02:38 PM	#23
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11-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#24
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11-02-2008, 08:57 PM	#25
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	the silver round thing in the center side compartment, is that a flash light? maybe with the heat it exploded, (well the batteries exploded) my 2 cents. __________________

11-02-2008, 01:19 PM	#21
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Thats pretty gnarly.

11-02-2008, 09:42 PM	#26
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	well they obviously weren't paying attention when they put your yaris together.. the steering wheel is on the wrong side __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-03-2008, 10:35 AM	#30
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	god damn, Mad dog is a detective =D __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-03-2008, 11:05 AM	#32
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	If you're in Brisbane and the car has to go to the scrapyard, I'd be interested in buying the steering column off you. Australian Yarii steering wheels are adjustable for tilt and reach, aren't they? __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-03-2008, 11:10 AM	#33
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11-03-2008, 12:27 PM	#34
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	When was the last time you checked and replace your cabin air filter? Sometimes these can become so clogged up that it will cause the AC to overheat. Depending on what kind of trash is stuck to the filter, it could ignite from the over heating of the AC....Just a thought.

11-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#35
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	It looks like the fire started here, so i will ask this again to the OP: is this a flashlight?? if so this could have caused the fire, the batteries where exposed to extreme heat. It looks like the fire traveled up form this point destroying your dash and gauge cluster. __________________

11-03-2008, 12:54 PM	#36
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