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

IllusionX · 12-15-2008, 12:42 AM

i would like to know if, of all those who had the problem, had the car rust proofed, or had undercoat done.

Dave · 12-15-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

i would like to know if, of all those who had the problem, had the car rust proofed, or had undercoat done.

Agreed. I was going to have mine coated anyway, since I've had issues in the past with stuff rusting/seizing in other (*cough*GM*cough*) cars. This problem seems to give me a whole new level of motivation... If there's any preventative action that can be taken to stop this failure, everyone should be aware of it.

Edit.
Though that doesn't remove Toyota's responsibility to fix what sounds like a design/manufacturing flaw.

voodoo22 · 12-15-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Though that doesn't remove Toyota's responsibility to fix what sounds like a design/manufacturing flaw.

Exactly, you shouldn't have to pay extra for a service to cover up a flaw in their product.

wes369 · 01-13-2016, 06:53 PM

Hi There,

Yes... Same ABS issue with my 2008 sedan. I have decided to just disable the Bloody ABS and go back to good old pumping the brakes on the ice.

To disable bloody ABS I went to the fuse box beside the battery and removed the fuses. There are two of them. A 50 amp and a 30 amp. ABS1/VSC1 and ABS2/VSC2. The map on the fuse cover will show you there locations.

As far as the bloody annoying lights, i simply used some black electricians tape and masked it over top of the lights. Mickeymouse i know but at least my eye isnt drawn to them anymore. And it doesnt even look half bad really. Feeling less resentful to that those bloddy corporate shills wont stand behind there obviously flawed ABS system. Oh the shame of it all. No surprise to me though.

If I'm feeling less lazy i will pull off that dashboard molding and get behind the bloody thing and pop those bloody lights out too.

Only downside is that the E-Brake light will no longer be visible in case i leave it on by mistake. I get a warning beep when that happens so it is all good on my end.

Hope that is helpful.
Wes

Jem_hadar · 12-15-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

i would like to know if, of all those who had the problem, had the car rust proofed, or had undercoat done.

I didnt specificially ask to have my car rust proofed or have an undercoat applied.

So, if such things are not done standardly when you purchase a car from Toyota, then I'd guess mine never had either done.

01-13-2016, 06:53 PM	#4
wes369 I've made a post! Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1	Disabiling the bloody ABS Hi There, Yes... Same ABS issue with my 2008 sedan. I have decided to just disable the Bloody ABS and go back to good old pumping the brakes on the ice. To disable bloody ABS I went to the fuse box beside the battery and removed the fuses. There are two of them. A 50 amp and a 30 amp. ABS1/VSC1 and ABS2/VSC2. The map on the fuse cover will show you there locations. As far as the bloody annoying lights, i simply used some black electricians tape and masked it over top of the lights. Mickeymouse i know but at least my eye isnt drawn to them anymore. And it doesnt even look half bad really. Feeling less resentful to that those bloddy corporate shills wont stand behind there obviously flawed ABS system. Oh the shame of it all. No surprise to me though. If I'm feeling less lazy i will pull off that dashboard molding and get behind the bloody thing and pop those bloody lights out too. Only downside is that the E-Brake light will no longer be visible in case i leave it on by mistake. I get a warning beep when that happens so it is all good on my end. Hope that is helpful. Wes

12-15-2008, 12:42 AM	#1
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i would like to know if, of all those who had the problem, had the car rust proofed, or had undercoat done.