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Old 12-20-2012, 08:33 PM   #1
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I took mine in 2 or 3 weeks ago for the creaking (thunk) noise. Gave them the TSB I printed out from the forum. It's just 2 bolts they have to order and replace, not an 8 hour repair. Went back a couple days later and I was there 90 minutes.
Thank you. This is very reassuring. My hesitancy re getting it checked out (even though sans noise) was fueled quite a bit by thinking an examination might likely equal a 'no return trip' to a repair that could end up taking 8 hours.
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Old 12-19-2012, 05:10 PM   #2
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I'm in Tennessee and got it, i am also hearing a creaking sound didnt know what it was until i got this and still not sure if that is it. Now What? Take to dealer?
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Old 12-19-2012, 05:43 PM   #3
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I haven't heard anything weird on my Yaris and we have salt on our roads about 7 months a year. I don't know if I will get a letter from Toyota, but nothing so far.
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:39 PM   #4
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^ I've no issues with mine either.

Even if I did get a letter from Toyota, I'm so far beyond the coverage period they're extending it'll be useless to me.
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Old 12-19-2012, 07:38 PM   #5
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The only damned letter that I ever received was for the insulation in the B pillars...damn it
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Old 12-19-2012, 08:50 PM   #6
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I never received the power window switch recall....
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Old 12-19-2012, 09:27 PM   #7
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Can someone take a picture and post it so I can locate this bolt? Please :)
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Old 12-19-2012, 10:33 PM   #8
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Can someone take a picture and post it so I can locate this bolt? Please :)
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:23 AM   #9
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Thanks. In addition to your garage being heated, you must have the most well lit garage in Connecticut! If I'm able to get a look at my Yaris on a rack (my tires are due for their free rotation ) and notice any rust at all on the head of either bolt, would that be reason enough to have it looked at by a Toyota dealer?.......Or would the lack of any of the sounds that others have described (and a lack of any other sound as well) mean that all is likely okay?
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Old 01-10-2013, 04:23 PM   #10
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yaris lower control arm bolts

the bolts rust off at the head

Canadian tsb

sample invoice for repair I found on net

I have been spraying 2 or 3 + times a year,, the whole area with rust check, spraying in every hole in the suspension and sub frame

2006 yaris HB 125,000km, so far so good,, Ontario Canada

I would not recommend trying to get the bolts out if they are old or already starting to rust as the head would probably snap off
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Old 12-19-2012, 09:30 PM   #11
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I felt something weird when I was braking the other day, I went over a sewer drain and I swear I felt/heard something shift/rattle. I have a hunch this could be it.
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Old 12-20-2012, 11:48 AM   #12
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I felt something weird when I was braking the other day, I went over a sewer drain and I swear I felt/heard something shift/rattle. I have a hunch this could be it.
That's when I first started hearing the rattle, more like a thunk sound. Since my bolts were replaced, I no longer hear it.
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Old 12-19-2012, 11:21 PM   #13
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Got my letter today, doubt it will be an issue but will file it away just in case.

But I wonder how many people are going to start hearing noises based on their receipt of this letter?!?
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:07 AM   #14
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Got my letter today, doubt it will be an issue but will file it away just in case.

But I wonder how many people are going to start hearing noises based on their receipt of this letter?!?
LOL.....and more apt to hear it if within the new extended warranty.
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:16 AM   #15
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Could call Toyota customer service and ask if the T.S.B. is on its way . Think it's 1-800-331-4331 . May try it tomorrow .
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:20 PM   #16
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Debbie is fortunate . Good to see it was a pleasant experience .
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:23 PM   #17
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One day we thought we heard a loud snap from the front as if something broke off due to being under pressure . Maybe it was debri on the road .
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Old 12-20-2012, 10:47 PM   #18
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I took those bolt out two month ago and install UR lower 4 point bar. I dont see anything wrong with it.
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