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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 07-31-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By kevinj93
I could be wrong but, the mesh material around...

I could be wrong but, the mesh material around the visible bolt head makes this look like it might be apiece of the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 07-15-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By kevinj93
Hi Lancap, Firstly, I have no real knowledge...

Hi Lancap,

Firstly, I have no real knowledge of the diesel Yaris, as we have never had them here in Australia. Perhaps another diesel owner can chime in with some information, but if the dash...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 07-13-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By kevinj93
Hi Paulo, The first thing to do is press in...

Hi Paulo,

The first thing to do is press in the button on the end of the stalk. This should turn the dashboard light on. Pressing the button again will turn the cruise control off.

Once the...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 07-03-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By kevinj93
The pin numbering is normally show as a "front...

The pin numbering is normally show as a "front view" of the plug or socket.

look at the plug or socket with the wires on the side away from you.
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 06-11-2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Posted By kevinj93
Ref my post from 5th of May:- So far the...

Ref my post from 5th of May:-

So far the Mazda MX-30 has had a flat battery twice. Both time this happened after it had not been used for several days.
The second time, once I got to the battery...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 05-04-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Posted By kevinj93
Yes. Recently bought a new car for my wife. ...

Yes. Recently bought a new car for my wife.

We ordered a Mazda CX-30 last November. It was delivered early February. "Soul Red".
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 05-04-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
Posted By kevinj93
Scion XB in the USA looks to be what was sold...

Scion XB in the USA looks to be what was sold here in AUS as a Toyota Rukus.
Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 03-12-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,677
Posted By kevinj93
Search the site for "cruise control". There is a...

Search the site for "cruise control". There is a switch required for manual transmissions.

The switch mounts on the clutch pedal bracket. Its purpose is to cancel the cruise control when you push...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-10-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By kevinj93
Hi Arose, Yes, according to the wiring...

Hi Arose,

Yes, according to the wiring diagram, The headlights are positive switched. I think the earlier Yaris models were negative switched.

I have attached the Headlight block diagram and...
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 03-01-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,715
Posted By kevinj93
The connector with just the three pins is for the...

The connector with just the three pins is for the steering wheel remote controls. These should be positions 6, 7 and 8 of the 20 positions available in the plug. Looking at the pins in the plug,...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 02-26-2023, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,423
Posted By kevinj93
Hi Lucas, I'm amazed no one has responded...

Hi Lucas,

I'm amazed no one has responded yet.

A few weeks back, I fitted a Chinese Android unit I bought on eBxx. You can find many of these by searching for "Toyota radio".

You can find...
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 02-09-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,367
Posted By kevinj93
I don't have an external amp on it. Just using...

I don't have an external amp on it. Just using the built in amp in the head unit. It's a Chinese unit sold under a number of different brand names. This one was advertised as being specifically for...
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 02-08-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,367
Posted By kevinj93
My 65 year old ears probably aren't worth...

My 65 year old ears probably aren't worth spending the extra money for an external amp and better speakers. Definitely more bass response than the original factory radio. There is a 16 channel...
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 02-07-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,367
Posted By kevinj93
I just fitted a 7" version last week. 2G/32G...

I just fitted a 7" version last week. 2G/32G version.
It replaced an older unit based on Windows CE, that was showing problems. Given how noisy the Yaris is, I wasn't unduly worried about sound...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 01-19-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,064
Posted By kevinj93
Without actually cutting apart a later one, the...

Without actually cutting apart a later one, the muffler on my series three appears to still be the same. There is a distinct change in sound and volume under hard acceleration at about 4000 RPM with...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 01-18-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,064
Posted By kevinj93
see this thread from 2011:- ...

see this thread from 2011:-
https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33315

It includes pictures of a standard muffler cut open.
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 01-17-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,064
Posted By kevinj93
I think I read some time ago (probably when I...

I think I read some time ago (probably when I first bought my Yaris) that the original muffler has a spring loaded bypass valve internally. This is supposed to open when the exhaust flow reaches a...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 12-21-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Posted By kevinj93
I fully agree with this. I tried LEDs in my...

I fully agree with this. I tried LEDs in my reversing lights, and very quickly went back to normal globes. The LEDs don't put their light where you need it.
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 12-08-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By kevinj93
Before I retired, we had several work vehicles...

Before I retired, we had several work vehicles that had inverters installed to run various pieces of equipment. I also have A couple of small inverters that plug in to the lighter socket.

The only...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 11-26-2022, 03:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,129
Posted By kevinj93
The original version banned a driver on a...

The original version banned a driver on a "provisional" licence (first three years from passing the test) from any vehicle with a V8 or forced induction. This eventually changed to any vehicle with a...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 11-24-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,129
Posted By kevinj93
7 years old and in danger of being replaced? ...

7 years old and in danger of being replaced?

My Yaris is 10 years old. I have just ordered a Mazda CX-30 to replace my 8 year old Toyota Aurion (that's a V6 Camry elsewhere). My 23 year old son...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-11-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By kevinj93
Other browsers do work. :rolleyes:

Other browsers do work. :rolleyes:
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-10-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By kevinj93
You can download the electronic copy from...

You can download the electronic copy from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fpqh_DxbD0zgyURNKtMOb0QO-N6rw1-/view?usp=share_link
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-04-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By kevinj93
The page on Amazon includes a link to the manual....

The page on Amazon includes a link to the manual.

Unfortunately, this only describes the operation, and does not include installation instructions or a wiring diagram. Hopefully the installation...
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 11-03-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,568
Posted By kevinj93
The service manual talks about first removing the...

The service manual talks about first removing the air conditioning control assembly. This appears to be so you can access the rear of the power outlet to unplug the wiring connector.

If you look...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-03-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By kevinj93
Based on the ads for these products:- The...

Based on the ads for these products:-

The Avital 3100LX is a keyless entry system. It allows the doors to be locked or unlocked from the remote. There is also the facility to disable the starter...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-23-2022, 01:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By kevinj93
They are for securing "ISOFIX" child...

They are for securing "ISOFIX" child restraints.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-09-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By kevinj93
There are two separate functions. The...

There are two separate functions.

The immobiliser is an RFID type chip in the key. It respondes to a low power RF signal from the Transponder Key ECU. It is self powered from the RF signal.

The...
Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 08-26-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By kevinj93
What engine does it have? With the 1NZ-FE or...

What engine does it have?

With the 1NZ-FE or 2NZ-FE it's only a matter of plugging in the control stalk.

See http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37205 for details.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 08-18-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By kevinj93
Maybe check out the Rescue Mate jump starter....

Maybe check out the Rescue Mate jump starter. This is a capacitor based starter that chages off the residual power in your "flat" car battery, and claims to be safer to carry in the vehicle.

See...
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