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edmscan · 12-19-2012, 04:43 PM

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.

WeeYari · 12-19-2012, 05:39 PM

^ 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.

fnkngrv · 12-19-2012, 06:38 PM

The only damned letter that I ever received was for the insulation in the B pillars...damn it

auxmike · 12-19-2012, 07:50 PM

I never received the power window switch recall....

jRoss · 12-19-2012, 08:27 PM

Can someone take a picture and post it so I can locate this bolt? Please :)

CTScott · 12-19-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jRoss

Can someone take a picture and post it so I can locate this bolt? Please :)

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nookandcrannycar · 12-19-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

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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?

Don777 · 01-10-2013, 03:23 PM

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

jRoss · 12-19-2012, 08:30 PM

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.

DebbyM46227 · 12-20-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jRoss

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.

MadMax · 12-19-2012, 10:21 PM

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?!?

nookandcrannycar · 12-19-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

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.

Hershey · 12-19-2012, 11:16 PM

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 .

Hershey · 12-20-2012, 11:20 AM

Debbie is fortunate . Good to see it was a pleasant experience .

Hershey · 12-20-2012, 11:23 AM

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

.

yariseggvvti · 12-20-2012, 09:47 PM

I took those bolt out two month ago and install UR lower 4 point bar. I dont see anything wrong with it.

Hershey · 12-21-2012, 01:02 AM

Called Toyota and they gave a reference number for when brought in . There's creaking from the rear end as well ( culprit ? ) . Have it in stereo at times

. Anyway , here are the bolts taken yesterday ( right ones I hope ) . Look o.k. ? Last , how does CT get his undercarriage so clean ?

CTScott · 12-21-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Called Toyota and they gave a reference number for when brought in . There's creaking from the rear end as well ( culprit ? ) . Have it in stereo at times

. Anyway , here are the bolts taken yesterday ( right ones I hope ) . Look o.k. ? Last , how does CT get his undercarriage so clean ?

I would really like to see one of the bolts that has failed on someone's car.

With the size of the bolts I don't believe that they can rust deep enough to weaken enough to fail. I have a funny feeling that the bolts in question have an issue where they were made either too soft or too brittle.

For the rear creaking, the springs or rear brakes are usually the culprit of that one. My 09 was doing it and I hit the perches with a light coat of silicone oil and it went away.

Don't you wax the bottom of your car too?

12-19-2012, 05:39 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 5dr LE (deceased), 13 Soul Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,827	^ 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. __________________

12-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	The only damned letter that I ever received was for the insulation in the B pillars...damn it __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

12-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I never received the power window switch recall.... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

12-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#11
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	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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12-19-2012, 04:43 PM	#1
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	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.

12-19-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
jRoss Drives: 2010 5spd sedan Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 137	Can someone take a picture and post it so I can locate this bolt? Please :)

12-19-2012, 08:30 PM	#9
jRoss Drives: 2010 5spd sedan Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 137	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.

12-19-2012, 11:16 PM	#13
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	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 .

12-20-2012, 11:20 AM	#14
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	Debbie is fortunate . Good to see it was a pleasant experience .

12-20-2012, 11:23 AM	#15
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	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 .

12-20-2012, 09:47 PM	#16
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	I took those bolt out two month ago and install UR lower 4 point bar. I dont see anything wrong with it.