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EBoOGie · 02-08-2009, 07:19 PM

my "ABS" and "Brake" light is on my 07 sedan. ABS is not suppose to be workin when it on correct? A few times when im drivin, and come to a stop, the ABS seems to be working for no reason. ( the abs noise, sounds mechanically clicky. pedals feel soft and spongee, ONLY sometimes this happens.) Conditions were dry, no ice, no water so i was not skiddin when i heard the abs noise kick on. is this the same thing everyone is experiencing?
are you experiencing-
- the abs and brake lights as well as noise?
-or only abs and brakes lights on only?
im confuse

Maddman · 02-09-2009, 07:29 AM

i've been getting both conditions that you're getting eboogie. since it's been determined to be a faulty speed sensor, i'm going to assume that sometimes the system is going to work when ever the sensor feels like it. the lights are on cause the sensor threw a code to the ECU. it doesn't mean that the system it completly inactive (i guess). hope that clears some confusion.

i'm still waiting for the part to come it. it's been over a month of waiting now. now i'm probably going to have to go back a second time for the seat belt recall. i hope that they can do it all at once.

Pars · 02-10-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBoOGie

my "ABS" and "Brake" light is on my 07 sedan. ABS is not suppose to be workin when it on correct? A few times when im drivin, and come to a stop, the ABS seems to be working for no reason. ( the abs noise, sounds mechanically clicky. pedals feel soft and spongee, ONLY sometimes this happens.) Conditions were dry, no ice, no water so i was not skiddin when i heard the abs noise kick on. is this the same thing everyone is experiencing?
are you experiencing-
- the abs and brake lights as well as noise?
-or only abs and brakes lights on only?
im confuse

I also had similar symptoms, the ABS was out of wack and activated for no reason, but this only happened when the ABS light was off. Immidately after the ABS acted-up, the warning light would once again come back on and ABS would be deactivated, which was preferable to the abs pulsing away for no reason.

Former_Neon · 02-12-2009, 12:49 AM

Well, I'm still waiting for the speed sensor and wiring harness to come in. My ABS is working again though. The lights have turned off on the instrument panel and all is normal for the time being.
As if Toyota could give a damn.

EBoOGie · 02-12-2009, 05:50 PM

i had the car checked out today, I mad an appt monday for today. the light of course went away two days ago. but they didnt figure anything out, i have my rotors turned, and rear drum adjusted, and the recall done. we will see if abs acts up. good luck guys

Former_Neon · 02-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Well, I'm still waiting for that speed sensor and wiring harness to come in. I did get a call from the local Toyota dealership today, however, about an outstanding recall on my Yaris concerning a seat belt bezel. Anyone know anything about this one?

WeeYari · 02-13-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Neon

Well, I'm still waiting for that speed sensor and wiring harness to come in. I did get a call from the local Toyota dealership today, however, about an outstanding recall on my Yaris concerning a seat belt bezel. Anyone know anything about this one?

There are links all over the place on this recall

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ghlight=recall

plus a few more. SEARCH is your friend.

devinlamothe · 02-13-2009, 08:42 PM

So my "!" and ABS lights came on today for about 1 min, then turned back off.

WTF.

I'm getting sick of these sensors.

Former_Neon · 02-13-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

There are links all over the place on this recall

plus a few more. SEARCH is your friend.

I just asked for information on it. I didn't ask for the attitude to go with it.

Jem_hadar · 02-14-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Neon

I just asked for information on it. I didn't ask for the attitude to go with it.

LOL!! OMG! Hahaha

Cedrica · 02-18-2009, 11:47 AM

Add me to the list. Took it in yesterday, it was just the abs light, they said there was dirt, cleaned it out and charged me $60. Was fine on the drive home. It snowed about 10 cm last night and this morning, on the way to work, not only was the abs light back on but the (!) was as well. So, I called them again and dropped it off.

They told me yesterday it was the front right wheel and they cleaned it, today was the back right wheel. They can't seem to find anything wrong and assume it's a sensor. I told them I googled it and it seems to be a common problem and the guy told me that he hadn't seen it before and today they had another including mine. Hmmmm....

He told me to fix the back wheel would be about $500. However, I'm not convinced from reading this fab thread that they even know how to properly diagnose the problem let alone fix it.

I intend to lodge a complaint somewhere and hope that there is a recall. I'm past the warranty and I have no intention of doling out hundreds and hundreds of dollars to fix a problem they don't even understand.

YANGSTER · 02-18-2009, 05:04 PM

Happened to me too....."the combo" came on about a month ago, took to the dealer in town. $100+ later, they told me it needs a new speed sensor and bearing assembly...cuz they came as in one part...and they want $800 for that

. I told them to hold the part while I voice my concerns with Toyota Canada.

3 weeks ago, the battery warning lights came on after I came back from my 2 week trip. Took to another dealership, wanted $700 for the alternator (which came back about 1 week ago

). This is after I complained to TCI, they agreed to pay approximately 50% of the total cost to fix those two problems.

Now I'm thinking this should definitely be a recall issue for TCI, the problem is that we need to get our voice heard. I'm thinking we should start calling one particular customer service rep/investigator at TCI (the one who helped me to get the 50% discount/cost).....I'm sure after our "numerous" complains, at least this particular rep will voice our or her concerns to the management to take a better look. I will send the extension to everyone who PM me on this issue. Or we could organize a meet at TCI and invite the media

punch · 02-19-2009, 02:22 AM

wow, i came to this forum today looking for this very issue, my dash warning lights lit up a few weeks ago, and 12 hrs later went off, i presumed it was cold brake fluid, or the heavy snow/slush i drove through that day...

so add me to the victim list,, and I'm driving a 2007 sedan

Cedrica · 02-19-2009, 08:02 AM

I informed the service guys and my dealer of this particular forum and told them some of the things being said, including about replacing the harness. They said they were going to research the issue and called me a couple of hours later confirming Toyota Canada is, in fact, aware of the problem and that the fix is to replace the wire and harness (whatever that means exactly, I have no idea :D). So, they've ordered the parts and will call me when they come in. Thankfully, I do have extended warraty to 100k and it will be covered. I currently sit at 67k, without extended I'd be SOL.

Cedrica · 02-19-2009, 08:03 AM

Oh, and they had three come in yesterday with the same problem! That's a fairly large number given how small the community is...

Maddman · 02-21-2009, 03:20 PM

So the ABS stayed on today and had to really push down the brake pedal to get the car to stop. Pretty much ran a stop sign and just about rear ended a car. It did this everytime I stepped on the brake even though i was stopped. I called the dealership and asked them if they could disable the ABS until the part came in. I took it in to them and they pulled the fuse out so now I just have regular brakes. I suggest this to everyone cause if it is a faulty sensor and the ABS activates even when you are just trying to slow down, you might not stop in time cause the ABS will just let the car "roll" until it feels like it's got traction again. The service guy at the dealership also told me that they should have done this to begin with because it is a safety concern. He also told me that there is a TSB on this. Nice of them to tell us huh?

PULL YOUR FUSE until you get the car fixed.

Former_Neon · 02-23-2009, 11:18 PM

Well they called me from the Toyota dealership last Thursday and left me a message to say my part had finally arrived (after waiting for four weeks). I wasn't able to call them back on Thursday and got another voicemail on Friday saying they didn't actually have it.
I called them up and they gave me a cock-and-bull story about how they had just checked the item and found it to be broken and now have to order another, which will take "two weeks, minimum".
WTF is up with Toyota? They realize this is a problem, so they go ahead and order one at a time?
I also don't believe they just suddenly found the part was broken the day after they took delivery of it. It's more likely they sold the part to someone else because I didn't call them back within five minutes.
I'm simmering at this point.

onizuka · 02-24-2009, 12:00 AM

All these stories discourage me in keeping my car after my 4 yrs lease term is over. It's not like we own a beater, can't believe how that sensor can be so expensive and yet degrade so fast only within 2-3 years. I don't think corrosion is relevant to mileage, it's more relevant to ownership time. I bet that part is outsource and made in Thailand or some sort.

02-18-2009, 11:47 AM	#101
Cedrica Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton Posts: 4	Sigh... Add me to the list. Took it in yesterday, it was just the abs light, they said there was dirt, cleaned it out and charged me $60. Was fine on the drive home. It snowed about 10 cm last night and this morning, on the way to work, not only was the abs light back on but the (!) was as well. So, I called them again and dropped it off. They told me yesterday it was the front right wheel and they cleaned it, today was the back right wheel. They can't seem to find anything wrong and assume it's a sensor. I told them I googled it and it seems to be a common problem and the guy told me that he hadn't seen it before and today they had another including mine. Hmmmm.... He told me to fix the back wheel would be about $500. However, I'm not convinced from reading this fab thread that they even know how to properly diagnose the problem let alone fix it. I intend to lodge a complaint somewhere and hope that there is a recall. I'm past the warranty and I have no intention of doling out hundreds and hundreds of dollars to fix a problem they don't even understand. Last edited by Cedrica; 02-18-2009 at 12:26 PM.

02-18-2009, 05:04 PM	#102
YANGSTER Drives: SILVER YARIS 2007 5DR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON, CANADA Posts: 126	Happened to me too....."the combo" came on about a month ago, took to the dealer in town. $100+ later, they told me it needs a new speed sensor and bearing assembly...cuz they came as in one part...and they want $800 for that. I told them to hold the part while I voice my concerns with Toyota Canada. 3 weeks ago, the battery warning lights came on after I came back from my 2 week trip. Took to another dealership, wanted $700 for the alternator (which came back about 1 week ago). This is after I complained to TCI, they agreed to pay approximately 50% of the total cost to fix those two problems. Now I'm thinking this should definitely be a recall issue for TCI, the problem is that we need to get our voice heard. I'm thinking we should start calling one particular customer service rep/investigator at TCI (the one who helped me to get the 50% discount/cost).....I'm sure after our "numerous" complains, at least this particular rep will voice our or her concerns to the management to take a better look. I will send the extension to everyone who PM me on this issue. Or we could organize a meet at TCI and invite the media

02-19-2009, 02:22 AM	#103
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	wow, i came to this forum today looking for this very issue, my dash warning lights lit up a few weeks ago, and 12 hrs later went off, i presumed it was cold brake fluid, or the heavy snow/slush i drove through that day... so add me to the victim list,, and I'm driving a 2007 sedan __________________ out of respect for nutzoid, I changed my avatar.

02-21-2009, 03:20 PM	#106
Maddman Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (Aero) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cambridge, ON, Canada Posts: 15	So the ABS stayed on today and had to really push down the brake pedal to get the car to stop. Pretty much ran a stop sign and just about rear ended a car. It did this everytime I stepped on the brake even though i was stopped. I called the dealership and asked them if they could disable the ABS until the part came in. I took it in to them and they pulled the fuse out so now I just have regular brakes. I suggest this to everyone cause if it is a faulty sensor and the ABS activates even when you are just trying to slow down, you might not stop in time cause the ABS will just let the car "roll" until it feels like it's got traction again. The service guy at the dealership also told me that they should have done this to begin with because it is a safety concern. He also told me that there is a TSB on this. Nice of them to tell us huh? PULL YOUR FUSE until you get the car fixed. Last edited by Maddman; 02-22-2009 at 03:54 PM.

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02-08-2009, 07:19 PM	#91
EBoOGie Drives: 07 yarii Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: reading pa Posts: 7	my "ABS" and "Brake" light is on my 07 sedan. ABS is not suppose to be workin when it on correct? A few times when im drivin, and come to a stop, the ABS seems to be working for no reason. ( the abs noise, sounds mechanically clicky. pedals feel soft and spongee, ONLY sometimes this happens.) Conditions were dry, no ice, no water so i was not skiddin when i heard the abs noise kick on. is this the same thing everyone is experiencing? are you experiencing- - the abs and brake lights as well as noise? -or only abs and brakes lights on only? im confuse

02-09-2009, 07:29 AM	#92
Maddman Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (Aero) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cambridge, ON, Canada Posts: 15	i've been getting both conditions that you're getting eboogie. since it's been determined to be a faulty speed sensor, i'm going to assume that sometimes the system is going to work when ever the sensor feels like it. the lights are on cause the sensor threw a code to the ECU. it doesn't mean that the system it completly inactive (i guess). hope that clears some confusion. i'm still waiting for the part to come it. it's been over a month of waiting now. now i'm probably going to have to go back a second time for the seat belt recall. i hope that they can do it all at once.

02-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#94
Former_Neon Drives: 1997 Yaris LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	Well, I'm still waiting for the speed sensor and wiring harness to come in. My ABS is working again though. The lights have turned off on the instrument panel and all is normal for the time being. As if Toyota could give a damn.

02-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#95
EBoOGie Drives: 07 yarii Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: reading pa Posts: 7	i had the car checked out today, I mad an appt monday for today. the light of course went away two days ago. but they didnt figure anything out, i have my rotors turned, and rear drum adjusted, and the recall done. we will see if abs acts up. good luck guys

02-13-2009, 01:42 PM	#96
Former_Neon Drives: 1997 Yaris LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	Well, I'm still waiting for that speed sensor and wiring harness to come in. I did get a call from the local Toyota dealership today, however, about an outstanding recall on my Yaris concerning a seat belt bezel. Anyone know anything about this one?

02-13-2009, 08:42 PM	#98
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	So my "!" and ABS lights came on today for about 1 min, then turned back off. WTF. I'm getting sick of these sensors.

02-19-2009, 08:02 AM	#104
Cedrica Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton Posts: 4	I informed the service guys and my dealer of this particular forum and told them some of the things being said, including about replacing the harness. They said they were going to research the issue and called me a couple of hours later confirming Toyota Canada is, in fact, aware of the problem and that the fix is to replace the wire and harness (whatever that means exactly, I have no idea :D). So, they've ordered the parts and will call me when they come in. Thankfully, I do have extended warraty to 100k and it will be covered. I currently sit at 67k, without extended I'd be SOL.

02-19-2009, 08:03 AM	#105
Cedrica Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton Posts: 4	Oh, and they had three come in yesterday with the same problem! That's a fairly large number given how small the community is...

02-23-2009, 11:18 PM	#107
Former_Neon Drives: 1997 Yaris LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	Well they called me from the Toyota dealership last Thursday and left me a message to say my part had finally arrived (after waiting for four weeks). I wasn't able to call them back on Thursday and got another voicemail on Friday saying they didn't actually have it. I called them up and they gave me a cock-and-bull story about how they had just checked the item and found it to be broken and now have to order another, which will take "two weeks, minimum". WTF is up with Toyota? They realize this is a problem, so they go ahead and order one at a time? I also don't believe they just suddenly found the part was broken the day after they took delivery of it. It's more likely they sold the part to someone else because I didn't call them back within five minutes. I'm simmering at this point.

02-24-2009, 12:00 AM	#108
onizuka Drives: Yaris Blk 5 Drs RS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	All these stories discourage me in keeping my car after my 4 yrs lease term is over. It's not like we own a beater, can't believe how that sensor can be so expensive and yet degrade so fast only within 2-3 years. I don't think corrosion is relevant to mileage, it's more relevant to ownership time. I bet that part is outsource and made in Thailand or some sort.