ABS and "!" lights are ON again! - Page 21 - Toyota Yaris Forums

kebhen · 06-12-2012, 08:21 PM

Had the sensor hub's done one of the wires to the drivers side sensor was broken and the pins on the passenger side was broken off. Wiring on that side looked ok. After that had the car Krown undercoated. Might help the connectors this winter. If not I was wondering if anyone had tried Liquid electrical tape to seal the connectors and wiring better?

derickveliz2 · 06-13-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebhen

I was wondering if anyone had tried Liquid electrical tape to seal the connectors and wiring better?

I used clear silicone, so far so good! we'll see.

D.

auxmike · 06-12-2012, 09:29 PM

I couldn't find a H/B with ABS when I bought mine in 2008. In hindsight, I'm GLAD I couldn't buy one!

"G" · 06-12-2012, 09:55 PM

You need fluidfilm.

jleipz · 06-16-2012, 09:00 PM

I am having this same issue- ABS and Parking Brake Lights both on- it comes and goes.

My question is: Do the fault codes get stored after the ABS and PBL go out? Can you only get the fault codes when the lights are on?

mpankhur · 07-06-2012, 09:02 PM

It's disturbing to read all of the comments from owners of the Yaris regarding the ABS sensor issue. I have a 2008 Yaris and started having this problem in the spring. The service shop said that this is a common problem but there is no recall. The cost for repair is in the $700 range.

I called Toyota Canada and all they could say was that it's "unfortunate". They also gave me the impression that there was not a systemic problem. I would say that this website indicates otherwise.

I'm posting this issue here to let others know that the problem still exists and Toyota is ignoring it. This is obviously a design/manufacturer problem and the consumer should not have to pay for this costly repair.

Keep speaking out against the issue and make sure that Toyota hears about it!

devinlamothe · 07-27-2012, 08:55 PM

Just an FYI if you have this problem and try and sell your car, it will NOT pass a safety (in Ontario).

I am selling it to my brother and the garage said because the (!) was on as well as the (ABS) it would not pass (which I think is complete BS, but any way) - the mech even admitted there was nothing wrong with the car just because the actual light was on it would not pass.

This is completely unacceptable.

djb · 10-10-2012, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. I read most of the thread. My wife's Yaris had this happen once while under warranty, took them 2 tries to fix it. It came back in the spring when we were taking the snows off. The back left was rusted and really stuck, we had to beat it off with a hammer. After that, the ABS and (!) lights were on. I used an OBD reader and said it was the rear left speed sensor, something that we were afraid of since the first time, we were warned that it was something that seemed to be happening frequently. I reset the code but obviously it came right back.

I was going to just buy a new sensor until I read the thread. Thanks to you guys, I didn't do that, and from the pictures, I realized I didn't even need to take the wheel off. I got under it and pulled the connection, and I could see a bit of blue corrosion on the wire. I couldn't see inside the port on the sensor. I cleaned it up a bit and blasted it with contact cleaner, and it cleared after driving it a hundred yards or so. I'll get some dielectric grease and put it on both sides to protect it.

403RS · 10-14-2012, 09:32 PM

Put the Yaris into winter mode today, and greased up the connectors using this stuff:

Before shot:

Thankfully no corrosion (yet).

ajsman · 10-30-2012, 12:58 PM

Hi, I have a 2007 2nd Generation hatchback Vitz from Japan. The abs light is on and i have read that it might be a problem with the sensors. Where are the sensors please, front or back wheels?

Thanks a lot.

403RS · 11-12-2012, 03:17 AM

Rear hubs

Bluevitz-rs · 02-04-2013, 09:16 PM

It'll just get worse and worse. The fix is so easy, why ignore it?

edmscan · 02-04-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

It'll just get worse and worse. The fix is so easy, why ignore it?

I am not a car guy. I know how to check my oil .. and that's about it. So .. fixing it will be something that I may get the dealer to do. But the dang lights won't stay on, so the dealer won't touch it.

yaris2010RS · 02-04-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmscan

I am not a car guy. I know how to check my oil .. and that's about it. So .. fixing it will be something that I may get the dealer to do. But the dang lights won't stay on, so the dealer won't touch it.

from the sounds of it your sensor is at the point where there is some corrosion but the pins are still intact and no serious damage has been done. it may get to the point where the only thing possible to do is to replace which is much more $$$

yaris2010RS · 02-04-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmscan

I am not a car guy. I know how to check my oil .. and that's about it. So .. fixing it will be something that I may get the dealer to do. But the dang lights won't stay on, so the dealer won't touch it.

thought they didnt use salt out there?

Dave · 02-04-2013, 10:11 PM

^^^ I agree with this.

edmscan, you really should take a look at it while you still have time to protect the connection before it's completely corroded apart. All you have to do is clean the salt spray and sand off the connector, and then seal it back up with dielectric grease. It takes no more than 10 minutes and will save you all kinds of headaches. The dealer will charge you for an hour's labour, so that'll be $90-110 for a very simple task.

Take a look at this pic for what the sensor looks like:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=232

jaggerdog · 02-05-2013, 07:22 PM

The ABS and brake light appeared today not impressed. I retrieved the code and it was 33 for right rear sensor. Pulled the rear wheels off to get better access. Took a while to get the electrical connector off the back of the sensor. I ended up using a medium cotter key split in half. I put it in the lower part of the connector and turned while pulling on the connector towards the center of the car. Blew my mind when I got it off this plug has no rubber seal of weather proofing at all WTF... I dried them both out with a hair dryer and filled them with vasoline. Drove it down the street and BOOM!! it's fixed. When it's not -14 out I will rig up some boots to cover the connectors. They should at lease supply us with some rubber boots that can be slipped over these connectors to prevent the moisture.

edmscan · 02-10-2013, 10:08 PM

I have great news .... the local Toyota dealer is going to fix my ABS (!) brake problem, under extended warranty. The extended warranty coverage for my car was purchased by the original owner, and it apparently does cover the ABS (!) issue. So I am looking forward to getting my car finally fixed.

Edit: .. got my ABS (!) issue fixed today at the Toyota dealer. It was good to finally get the problem resolved. The best thing is that it was all covered under ECP warranty.

06-12-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I couldn't find a H/B with ABS when I bought mine in 2008. In hindsight, I'm GLAD I couldn't buy one! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-06-2012, 09:02 PM	#6
mpankhur I've made a post! Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Simcoe Posts: 1	ABS and brake lights are on It's disturbing to read all of the comments from owners of the Yaris regarding the ABS sensor issue. I have a 2008 Yaris and started having this problem in the spring. The service shop said that this is a common problem but there is no recall. The cost for repair is in the $700 range. I called Toyota Canada and all they could say was that it's "unfortunate". They also gave me the impression that there was not a systemic problem. I would say that this website indicates otherwise. I'm posting this issue here to let others know that the problem still exists and Toyota is ignoring it. This is obviously a design/manufacturer problem and the consumer should not have to pay for this costly repair. Keep speaking out against the issue and make sure that Toyota hears about it!

07-27-2012, 08:55 PM	#7
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Just an FYI if you have this problem and try and sell your car, it will NOT pass a safety (in Ontario). I am selling it to my brother and the garage said because the (!) was on as well as the (ABS) it would not pass (which I think is complete BS, but any way) - the mech even admitted there was nothing wrong with the car just because the actual light was on it would not pass. This is completely unacceptable. __________________

02-10-2013, 10:08 PM	#18
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	I have great news .... the local Toyota dealer is going to fix my ABS (!) brake problem, under extended warranty. The extended warranty coverage for my car was purchased by the original owner, and it apparently does cover the ABS (!) issue. So I am looking forward to getting my car finally fixed. Edit: .. got my ABS (!) issue fixed today at the Toyota dealer. It was good to finally get the problem resolved. The best thing is that it was all covered under ECP warranty. Last edited by edmscan; 02-14-2013 at 09:01 PM.

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06-12-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
kebhen Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris with 184K Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 11	Had the sensor hub's done one of the wires to the drivers side sensor was broken and the pins on the passenger side was broken off. Wiring on that side looked ok. After that had the car Krown undercoated. Might help the connectors this winter. If not I was wondering if anyone had tried Liquid electrical tape to seal the connectors and wiring better?

06-12-2012, 09:55 PM	#4
"G" Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 346	You need fluidfilm.

06-16-2012, 09:00 PM	#5
jleipz Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 2	I am having this same issue- ABS and Parking Brake Lights both on- it comes and goes. My question is: Do the fault codes get stored after the ABS and PBL go out? Can you only get the fault codes when the lights are on?

10-10-2012, 09:54 PM	#8
djb Drives: 2006 hatch Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: GVA Posts: 2	Thanks for the info everyone. I read most of the thread. My wife's Yaris had this happen once while under warranty, took them 2 tries to fix it. It came back in the spring when we were taking the snows off. The back left was rusted and really stuck, we had to beat it off with a hammer. After that, the ABS and (!) lights were on. I used an OBD reader and said it was the rear left speed sensor, something that we were afraid of since the first time, we were warned that it was something that seemed to be happening frequently. I reset the code but obviously it came right back. I was going to just buy a new sensor until I read the thread. Thanks to you guys, I didn't do that, and from the pictures, I realized I didn't even need to take the wheel off. I got under it and pulled the connection, and I could see a bit of blue corrosion on the wire. I couldn't see inside the port on the sensor. I cleaned it up a bit and blasted it with contact cleaner, and it cleared after driving it a hundred yards or so. I'll get some dielectric grease and put it on both sides to protect it.

10-14-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
403RS #yyc View User's Garage Drives: BSP '07 RS 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 238	Put the Yaris into winter mode today, and greased up the connectors using this stuff: Before shot: Thankfully no corrosion (yet).

10-30-2012, 12:58 PM	#10
ajsman I've made a post! Drives: Vitz 2007 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Malta Posts: 1	Hi, I have a 2007 2nd Generation hatchback Vitz from Japan. The abs light is on and i have read that it might be a problem with the sensors. Where are the sensors please, front or back wheels? Thanks a lot.

11-12-2012, 03:17 AM	#11
403RS #yyc View User's Garage Drives: BSP '07 RS 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 238	Rear hubs

02-04-2013, 09:16 PM	#12
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	It'll just get worse and worse. The fix is so easy, why ignore it?

02-04-2013, 10:11 PM	#16
Dave Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 100	^^^ I agree with this. edmscan, you really should take a look at it while you still have time to protect the connection before it's completely corroded apart. All you have to do is clean the salt spray and sand off the connector, and then seal it back up with dielectric grease. It takes no more than 10 minutes and will save you all kinds of headaches. The dealer will charge you for an hour's labour, so that'll be $90-110 for a very simple task. Take a look at this pic for what the sensor looks like: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=232

02-05-2013, 07:22 PM	#17
jaggerdog Drives: Orange Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 2	The ABS and brake light appeared today not impressed. I retrieved the code and it was 33 for right rear sensor. Pulled the rear wheels off to get better access. Took a while to get the electrical connector off the back of the sensor. I ended up using a medium cotter key split in half. I put it in the lower part of the connector and turned while pulling on the connector towards the center of the car. Blew my mind when I got it off this plug has no rubber seal of weather proofing at all WTF... I dried them both out with a hair dryer and filled them with vasoline. Drove it down the street and BOOM!! it's fixed. When it's not -14 out I will rig up some boots to cover the connectors. They should at lease supply us with some rubber boots that can be slipped over these connectors to prevent the moisture.