Warning - Broken control arm bolt!

[Hard Time]

I just got it today. Funny coincidence. Two weeks ago I was turning onto an entrance ramp to a highway and heard something snap. As I got up to the speed limit I start noticing a sound that I hadn't heard before. Since I had a lot to do that day I put the problem out of my mind and forgot about it. So today I get the letter. Good timing, right? The sound I was hearing was not a knocking or rattling sound. It was more of a consistent sound. My car is a 2008 hatchback with about 48000 miles on it.

[Killchain]

Got a notice too, next oil change in about 800 mi so I'll have the dealer take a look. If they report no problems, I'm going ask for that in writing for future issues. Yet here in New Mexico other than some spot precipitation last couple of years. We are in a drought.

[jayeh]

Originally Posted by Killchain

Got a notice too, next oil change in about 800 mi so I'll have the dealer take a look. If they report no problems, I'm going ask for that in writing for future issues. Yet here in New Mexico other than some spot precipitation last couple of years. We are in a drought.

You can have as much of the 1 foot of snow that fell yesterday as you want. You just have to come pick it up.

Anyone in Canada get one of these?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by jayeh

You can have as much of the 1 foot of snow that fell yesterday as you want. You just have to come pick it up

Several times, both here in Texas and in Florida, I've heard natives debating cold climate natives who are complaining about the heat. Each time the discussion has ended with the FL or TX native saying 'You don't have to shovel humidity'. Each time the cold weather native has had no answer, because there isn't one .

[why?]

i'll take heat every time. I worked outdoors in florida. 110 degrees in the direct sunlight. I'll take that every time over snow. And I sunburn. My nick name when i played football was 'the red lobster." that was the color of my skin after the first day of doubles, and it didn't change until well after the season ended.

[DevilGirl]

Ironically enough, I received my notice 2 days ago. Unfortunately for me, they sent it to me about 1000 miles too late. I had already turned over 100k on 2/22/13.

[marcus]

cost me $12.92 cnd for a pair of these bolts..

[Amdkt7]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Several times, both here in Texas and in Florida, I've heard natives debating cold climate natives who are complaining about the heat. Each time the discussion has ended with the FL or TX native saying 'You don't have to shovel humidity'. Each time the cold weather native has had no answer, because there isn't one .

That's because they know when to stop blowing hot air!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Amdkt7

That's because they know when to stop blowing hot air!

LOL

[Killchain]

Just got blessed by Toyota, I got a oil change completed. Yet I requested a inspection of the Lower Arm # 2 bolt. No corrosion, bolt was intact. They put that in writing on service receipt . Like I said earlier here in New Mexico we are high and dry for moisture. Yet I will always ask for the inspection of that bolt.

[matthvm]

I had my 2008 Yaris in for an oil change and door switch recall and they discovered the bolts on mine had broke . 104,000kms on the odometer - the dealer told me it was going to be paid by Toyota

[Hershey]

We've had door switches replaced under warranty . The other rear door is sporadic with the dome light lighting . Had it in , but it worked while in the shop . Never fails . No recall here in the States . Not that I'm aware of .

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Hershey

We've had door switches replaced under warranty . The other rear door is sporadic with the dome light lighting . Had it in , but it worked while in the shop . Never fails . No recall here in the States . Not that I'm aware of .

The power window switches are the recall item.

[Hershey]

Oh , looked like the door switch for the dome light .

[RG01]

Hey Guys, Yaris Gal owner here. I am having THE SAME issue with the clunking and control arm crap. I have a 2007 Yaris Sedan and this started happening to me as SOON as I drove it off the lot. I took it to the dealer and they said they could not hear anything! And now, wouldn't you guess it, over 100k on my odom and will the dealer cover this? Do you happen to have any suggestions for me on how I should proceed? Is there a DIY for the fix..one for replacing the control arm and maybe one for just replacing the bolt? I would so greatly appreciate this! Thanks and I hope it all works out well for you. I pray that this nightmare ends soon. :-(

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Several times, both here in Texas and in Florida, I've heard natives debating cold climate natives who are complaining about the heat. Each time the discussion has ended with the FL or TX native saying 'You don't have to shovel humidity'. Each time the cold weather native has had no answer, because there isn't one .

In NJ theres no earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamies, landslides, floods, (theres plenty of water though) forest fires, and its not too hot in winter or cold in summer.

I was going to say no hurricanes but after Sandy I guess I cant.

Wait a minute we had no problem near Philly. No problem at all. If you live near the ocean yeah you might have had a problem.

My brother and Mom live in Houston and Moms in a nursing home. Twice they had to skeedaddle.

She said she wanted to retire someplace where its warm!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by RG01

Hey Guys, Yaris Gal owner here. I am having THE SAME issue with the clunking and control arm crap. I have a 2007 Yaris Sedan and this started happening to me as SOON as I drove it off the lot. I took it to the dealer and they said they could not hear anything! And now, wouldn't you guess it, over 100k on my odom and will the dealer cover this? Do you happen to have any suggestions for me on how I should proceed? Is there a DIY for the fix..one for replacing the control arm and maybe one for just replacing the bolt? I would so greatly appreciate this! Thanks and I hope it all works out well for you. I pray that this nightmare ends soon. :-(

Check out this post for info on the location of the bolts: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=117

You will very easily be able to see if one is broken, as the head will be missing. If you do find that the bolt has sheared, go back to the dealer and point it out the them. DIYing repair of a sheared one would be a big job as you would have to drop the subframe to get at the broken bolt.

[bronsin]

Question.

I live in NJ where we seldom have snow, and when we do, the ammount of salt they put on the road is minimal. (I grew up in upstate NY...can you say "lake effect snow"?)

Because of my physical condition Im unable to r and r these bolts. Its very inconvient to take the car to the dealer, but if necessary I will.

Has anyone had problems with these bolts who lives in an area where road salt is not an issue?

Thanks!