ABS and "!" lights are ON again! - Toyota Yaris Forums

devinlamothe · 03-25-2009, 02:27 PM

This happened to me AGAIN - I'm guessing it's temperature related since it only seems to happen if it suddenly gets really warm or really cold, etc.

I spoke to a friend of mine who is the service manager at a dealership, who was willing to cut the price in half, so I'm getting my bearing(the most expensive part) & sensor wire replaced.

The only problem is apparently there is now a month wait for the part because this is happening to a ton of Yarii!!!

Former_Neon · 04-03-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by devinlamothe

The only problem is apparently there is now a month wait for the part because this is happening to a ton of Yarii!!!

Which is why Toyota should stop being so miserly and issue a recall on this. It seems to me that Toyota thinks they can emulate the smug attitude that the Big Three automakers had for so long, without any consequence.

Pars · 04-05-2009, 07:42 PM

Toyota is in fact emulating the big three as far as the Yaris is concerned. For example, the $1750 cash insentive on the new 09 Yaris...

Former_Neon · 04-08-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pars

Toyota is in fact emulating the big three as far as the Yaris is concerned. For example, the $1750 cash insentive on the new 09 Yaris...

What does this add to the conversation?

Pars · 04-13-2009, 10:16 AM

One of the big reason the big 3 (or crippled 3) aren't doing well is the preconception that their car isn't as reliable as their Japanese rival which effect sales and necessitate the need for incentives to sell-off surplus stock. The Yaris sales incentive is probably largely motivated by the new Fit, but ABS issue can't be helping matters.

How do preconception of reliability come about?

It's developed over several model life cycle in which the owners of the brand promotes the reliability of their cars to friends and family and the word spreads. Prints and advertising can promote a lifestyle decision when purchasing an automobile, but the durability and reliability of the automobile is promoted through the masses...previous owners.

Yaris's ABS issue is going to have a ripple effect and if perception changes. And durability of the product is no longer a big selling point, then Hyundai is in a great position to take a bigger share of the market, especially in the small car arena.

That said, I was the first to get the ABS issue and knew it was a manufacturer's problem. (based on putting 500,000km on two Honda cars without any problem).
Shortly after I got the ABS fixed in my Yaris, I traded the car for another Toyota (Rav4). Granted, my respect for Toyota reliability was tarnished, but they still got some of the best car/suv available even if reliability isn't the selling factor.

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03-25-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	This happened to me AGAIN - I'm guessing it's temperature related since it only seems to happen if it suddenly gets really warm or really cold, etc. I spoke to a friend of mine who is the service manager at a dealership, who was willing to cut the price in half, so I'm getting my bearing(the most expensive part) & sensor wire replaced. The only problem is apparently there is now a month wait for the part because this is happening to a ton of Yarii!!!

04-05-2009, 07:42 PM	#3
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	Toyota is in fact emulating the big three as far as the Yaris is concerned. For example, the $1750 cash insentive on the new 09 Yaris...

04-13-2009, 10:16 AM	#5
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	One of the big reason the big 3 (or crippled 3) aren't doing well is the preconception that their car isn't as reliable as their Japanese rival which effect sales and necessitate the need for incentives to sell-off surplus stock. The Yaris sales incentive is probably largely motivated by the new Fit, but ABS issue can't be helping matters. How do preconception of reliability come about? It's developed over several model life cycle in which the owners of the brand promotes the reliability of their cars to friends and family and the word spreads. Prints and advertising can promote a lifestyle decision when purchasing an automobile, but the durability and reliability of the automobile is promoted through the masses...previous owners. Yaris's ABS issue is going to have a ripple effect and if perception changes. And durability of the product is no longer a big selling point, then Hyundai is in a great position to take a bigger share of the market, especially in the small car arena. That said, I was the first to get the ABS issue and knew it was a manufacturer's problem. (based on putting 500,000km on two Honda cars without any problem). Shortly after I got the ABS fixed in my Yaris, I traded the car for another Toyota (Rav4). Granted, my respect for Toyota reliability was tarnished, but they still got some of the best car/suv available even if reliability isn't the selling factor.