Side Turning Signal - Toyota Yaris Forums

ttufrosty · 08-08-2007, 09:14 PM

Curious if anyone else has had this problem.

I was waxing my car the other day, when my hand brushed the side turning light on the front quarter panel and the light popped off. Upon examination the plastic clip that holds it together was cracked and about to fall apart.

I am going to be taking it to the dealership in the next few days to get it replaced. Thankfully I am still under warranty.

d2dailly · 08-09-2007, 02:24 AM

um sorry but thats not covered under warranty... guarantee they are gonna charge you

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 08-09-2007, 06:19 AM

yeah seeing as i have to use a screwdriver sometimes to take mine out. you must be wax offing a little too hard.....

Doc Zaius · 08-09-2007, 07:42 AM

One of mine broke off already... I'd never even gotten the chance to take it off and on. The first guy at the dealership accused me of dicking around with it and breaking it, so I talked to the manager, and showed him the broken plastic clip, and they covered it under warranty. Cost would've only been like $22 CDN otherwise.

*kimona* · 08-09-2007, 09:17 AM

Unless you played with it and broke it off in the process, it is definitely covered under warranty.

ttufrosty · 08-09-2007, 07:27 PM

Nope just moving a towel over it, I will be extra gentle with it in the future. At least I am not the only one afflicted with this.

Shroomster · 08-09-2007, 11:07 PM

here is something for you to notice on our cars...all the black/plastic trim pieces, when you get a chance, go out and touch them...kinda push on them or move them side to side...you don't even have to force it just lightly shift the piece...this is the first car i've owned where trim and panels and the such are snugged down but still have play in them....no matter what you do...unless you get the insulation foam and stuff it up in the crevices....

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 08-11-2007, 08:57 AM

most of the pieces i took off to pAINT was a couple of clips and some shitty double sided tape.....

Meteorite Man · 08-11-2007, 01:02 PM

It's a $12,000 car....Almost cost as much as the double-sided tape!

DMart · 08-11-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Meteorite Man

It's a $12,000 car....Almost cost as much as the double-sided tape!

*Chris07LB* · 08-11-2007, 06:33 PM

Its only a $13 part, dont worry so much.

ttufrosty · 08-12-2007, 11:39 AM

Well the price is good to know. I will probably just get the piece and forget the hassle of dealing with the dealership. Thanks for the info

*Chris07LB* · 08-12-2007, 01:25 PM

Then if you want to change them to LED bulbs, or brighter halogens, follow my DIY on removing them and sealing them back up.

*kimona* · 08-12-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ttufrosty

Well the price is good to know. I will probably just get the piece and forget the hassle of dealing with the dealership. Thanks for the info

Your Toyota Service Manager should be able to take care of it quickly and hassle-free.

*Chris07LB* · 08-12-2007, 03:42 PM

Yea, if he's nice enough to install it for free.

It's one plug to unclip once its off the fender..

Shijima · 08-12-2007, 08:07 PM

Or you could go one step further, take out the light entirely, and then get a body shop to cover the hole for a clean look.

*kimona* · 08-12-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shijima

Or you could go one step further, take out the light entirely, and then get a body shop to cover the hole for a clean look.

That's an idea, but the sidemarkers are very Japanese, as well as a significant safety feature.

Shijima · 08-12-2007, 09:13 PM

Doesnt the orange light in the top of the headlight flash? Its very easy to see. (I dont have my yaris yet.)

08-08-2007, 09:14 PM	#1
ttufrosty Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DFW, USA Posts: 50	Side Turning Signal Curious if anyone else has had this problem. I was waxing my car the other day, when my hand brushed the side turning light on the front quarter panel and the light popped off. Upon examination the plastic clip that holds it together was cracked and about to fall apart. I am going to be taking it to the dealership in the next few days to get it replaced. Thankfully I am still under warranty.

08-09-2007, 06:19 AM	#3
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	yeah seeing as i have to use a screwdriver sometimes to take mine out. you must be wax offing a little too hard..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

08-09-2007, 07:42 AM	#4
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	One of mine broke off already... I'd never even gotten the chance to take it off and on. The first guy at the dealership accused me of dicking around with it and breaking it, so I talked to the manager, and showed him the broken plastic clip, and they covered it under warranty. Cost would've only been like $22 CDN otherwise. __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

08-11-2007, 08:57 AM	#8
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	most of the pieces i took off to pAINT was a couple of clips and some shitty double sided tape..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

08-11-2007, 01:02 PM	#9
Meteorite Man Passin' The Gas...Station Drives: Same As You But Different Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Taunton, Mass Posts: 266	It's a $12,000 car....Almost cost as much as the double-sided tape! __________________ MY Gas Station Attendant Misses Me... Chuck

08-09-2007, 02:24 AM	#2
d2dailly Roar? Drives: 07 White LB Yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 185	um sorry but thats not covered under warranty... guarantee they are gonna charge you

08-09-2007, 09:17 AM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Unless you played with it and broke it off in the process, it is definitely covered under warranty.

08-09-2007, 07:27 PM	#6
ttufrosty Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DFW, USA Posts: 50	Nope just moving a towel over it, I will be extra gentle with it in the future. At least I am not the only one afflicted with this.

08-09-2007, 11:07 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	here is something for you to notice on our cars...all the black/plastic trim pieces, when you get a chance, go out and touch them...kinda push on them or move them side to side...you don't even have to force it just lightly shift the piece...this is the first car i've owned where trim and panels and the such are snugged down but still have play in them....no matter what you do...unless you get the insulation foam and stuff it up in the crevices....

08-11-2007, 06:33 PM	#11
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Its only a $13 part, dont worry so much.

08-12-2007, 11:39 AM	#12
ttufrosty Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DFW, USA Posts: 50	Well the price is good to know. I will probably just get the piece and forget the hassle of dealing with the dealership. Thanks for the info

08-12-2007, 01:25 PM	#13
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Then if you want to change them to LED bulbs, or brighter halogens, follow my DIY on removing them and sealing them back up.

08-12-2007, 03:42 PM	#15
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Yea, if he's nice enough to install it for free. It's one plug to unclip once its off the fender..

08-12-2007, 08:07 PM	#16
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Or you could go one step further, take out the light entirely, and then get a body shop to cover the hole for a clean look.

08-12-2007, 09:13 PM	#18
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Doesnt the orange light in the top of the headlight flash? Its very easy to see. (I dont have my yaris yet.)

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