Yaris Died - Toyota Yaris Forums

Ranger SVO · 09-11-2012, 04:39 PM

Just what it says, my wife went out to start the Yaris and it started and nothing worked. The AC did not work, the P/S did not work, Every light on the dash (except the batt light) was on.

It would not shift out of park. And then it quit running and would not start again. Then I used the remote start and it started. But as soon as I put my foot on the brake it died.

The dealer has the car right now, I've never heard of a Toyota with only 22,000 miles messing up before.

Just my luck I guess

b20vteg · 09-11-2012, 04:41 PM

wow, that's absurd. keep us posted, i wanna know what happened...

caineroad · 09-11-2012, 05:16 PM

alternator?

b20vteg · 09-11-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caineroad

alternator?

alternator wouldn't let you start the car?

marcus · 09-11-2012, 05:25 PM

alternator dead its not recharging the battery therefore battery dead as well...

suckerface · 09-11-2012, 05:34 PM

Not a bad speculation, but being able to use the remote start to fire it up is suspect...

Shroomster · 09-11-2012, 06:11 PM

Was remote start aftermarket?

Ranger SVO · 09-11-2012, 06:40 PM

I bought the 2010 Yaris in January 2010, the remote start was put in February 2010. The remote start is working properly.

Dealer just called a few minutes ago, its a bad ignition switch. The new switch will be in, in the morning and the car will be ready tomorrow evening.

Many dealers will always blame anything aftermarket in the car, this dealership did not. In fact the mechanic said it was his first clue to the problem.

nookandcrannycar · 09-11-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger SVO

I bought the 2010 Yaris in January 2010, the remote start was put in February 2010. The remote start is working properly.

Dealer just called a few minutes ago, its a bad ignition switch. The new switch will be in, in the morning and the car will be ready tomorrow evening.

Many dealers will always blame anything aftermarket in the car, this dealership did not. In fact the mechanic said it was his first clue to the problem.

Covered under warranty? (I would assume that it would be given your mileage and purchase date)

Ranger SVO · 09-11-2012, 10:47 PM

Yes it is covered under warranty, the dealer also covered the tow fee.

They sent out the flatbed, called us and told us when to expect the truck, called us again to confirm the car was picked up and then called when the car got there.

And then called again around 5:30 to inform us what was wrong and when they expected it to be ready to pick up.

tk1971 · 09-12-2012, 06:50 PM

It's so nice to hear about dealers that take care of their customers.

Great story, and a happen ending.

Ranger SVO · 09-12-2012, 06:54 PM

And its back under the carport, they called me at 1:30 and said it was ready to pick up.

I just need to reprogram the bluetooth phone. I'm so happy.

Yea and this dealership definately exceeded expectations. I'm impressed

Shroomster · 09-12-2012, 07:13 PM

Nice to see you were taken care of

Hershey · 09-12-2012, 11:20 PM

Nice to know there's some good service centers out there . Best of luck .

nookandcrannycar · 09-12-2012, 11:50 PM

Good to know they took care of you properly.

harda toenail · 09-13-2012, 02:16 PM

What was the problem?

suckerface · 09-13-2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harda toenail

What was the problem?

Not to be a jerk, but did you actually READ the thread before posting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger SVO

Dealer just called a few minutes ago, its a bad ignition switch. The new switch will be in, in the morning and the car will be ready tomorrow evening.

*Astroman* · 09-22-2012, 04:48 PM

Please try to post your threads in the correct thread section. It's getting old moving all the stuff from the "general discussion" when this was service related. I've moved it to the proper sections

09-11-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
Ranger SVO Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abilene Posts: 131	Yaris Died Just what it says, my wife went out to start the Yaris and it started and nothing worked. The AC did not work, the P/S did not work, Every light on the dash (except the batt light) was on. It would not shift out of park. And then it quit running and would not start again. Then I used the remote start and it started. But as soon as I put my foot on the brake it died. The dealer has the car right now, I've never heard of a Toyota with only 22,000 miles messing up before. Just my luck I guess __________________ The moving power of mathematical invention is not reasoning but imagination. Augustus de Morgan Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people. Giordano Bruno

09-11-2012, 04:41 PM	#2
b20vteg no show, no go :( Drives: 2012 yaris 3dr hb Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: maricopa, az Posts: 369	wow, that's absurd. keep us posted, i wanna know what happened... __________________

09-11-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	alternator dead its not recharging the battery therefore battery dead as well... __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

09-11-2012, 05:34 PM	#6
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	Not a bad speculation, but being able to use the remote start to fire it up is suspect... __________________

09-11-2012, 06:11 PM	#7
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	Was remote start aftermarket? __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

09-11-2012, 05:16 PM	#3
caineroad Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 501	alternator?

09-11-2012, 06:40 PM	#8
Ranger SVO Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abilene Posts: 131	I bought the 2010 Yaris in January 2010, the remote start was put in February 2010. The remote start is working properly. Dealer just called a few minutes ago, its a bad ignition switch. The new switch will be in, in the morning and the car will be ready tomorrow evening. Many dealers will always blame anything aftermarket in the car, this dealership did not. In fact the mechanic said it was his first clue to the problem. __________________ The moving power of mathematical invention is not reasoning but imagination. Augustus de Morgan Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people. Giordano Bruno

09-11-2012, 10:47 PM	#10
Ranger SVO Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abilene Posts: 131	Yes it is covered under warranty, the dealer also covered the tow fee. They sent out the flatbed, called us and told us when to expect the truck, called us again to confirm the car was picked up and then called when the car got there. And then called again around 5:30 to inform us what was wrong and when they expected it to be ready to pick up. __________________ The moving power of mathematical invention is not reasoning but imagination. Augustus de Morgan Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people. Giordano Bruno Last edited by Ranger SVO; 09-11-2012 at 11:04 PM.

09-12-2012, 06:50 PM	#11
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	It's so nice to hear about dealers that take care of their customers. Great story, and a happen ending.

09-12-2012, 06:54 PM	#12
Ranger SVO Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abilene Posts: 131	And its back under the carport, they called me at 1:30 and said it was ready to pick up. I just need to reprogram the bluetooth phone. I'm so happy. Yea and this dealership definately exceeded expectations. I'm impressed __________________ The moving power of mathematical invention is not reasoning but imagination. Augustus de Morgan Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people. Giordano Bruno

09-12-2012, 07:13 PM	#13
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	Nice to see you were taken care of __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

09-12-2012, 11:20 PM	#14
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Nice to know there's some good service centers out there . Best of luck .

09-12-2012, 11:50 PM	#15
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	Good to know they took care of you properly.

09-13-2012, 02:16 PM	#16
harda toenail Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 132	What was the problem?

09-22-2012, 04:48 PM	#18
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Please try to post your threads in the correct thread section. It's getting old moving all the stuff from the "general discussion" when this was service related. I've moved it to the proper sections __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

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