Warning - Broken control arm bolt!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by NEexpat

Couple of $4 or $5 bolts

Not in the San Francisco Bay Area (couldn't resist).

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Not in the San Francisco Bay Area (couldn't resist).

Actually, the member I had in mind when I typed this was Kaotic, but the price I had in mind was edmscan's (the only poster quoted more than Kaotic). No other alternate choice makes sense for either given two each of that one item, but it's too bad their rates aren't more in line with what others are seeing. It's a negligible amount of money, but it's still irritating.

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Not in the San Francisco Bay Area (couldn't resist).

I bought two today for $4.15 each. Toyota One in Oakland.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I bought two today for $4.15 each. Toyota One in Oakland.

WHAT!?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

WHAT!?

Which dealership told you $15 for two?....Marin?.....Fairfield?..... Concord?..... Vasser?..... Vallejo?..... Hanlees?.....I want to make sure I don't go there while visiting family .

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I bought two today for $4.15 each. Toyota One in Oakland.

Wow. Is Toyota One in the vicinity of 27th and Broadway, or is there no longer a Toyota dealership in that area?

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Wow. Is Toyota One in the vicinity of 27th and Broadway, or is there no longer a Toyota dealership in that area?

880 & Hegenberger. Behind Walmart.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Not in the San Francisco Bay Area (couldn't resist).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

New bolt on the left, and old bolt on the right. Just some surface rust on the threads and on the washer. This was after 90k miles.

Yes, I don't wear gloves when working on cars. LOL

[andulong]

Has anyabody had any luck getting this bolt replaced by dealership before it actually breaks? I just got the extended warranty packet and it does not seem that they will do a replacement unless it is broken. Seems like a much easier job if done as a preventative. I might just change them out myself so I don't have to worry about it breaking after the warranty period.

[UberSilver]

What a complete waste of 20 minutes! I just did mine, and the old ones were perfect.

But I guess the piece of mind is worth something.

[Steveh27]

I received one yesterday. It covers Yaris' from late 2006 to early 2011. It is for abnormal noise coming from the front end caused by corrosion forming at the base of the Front Suspension Lower Arm No. 2 Bolt Head. If no noise yet, they are extending the warranty on this bolt head to 7 years, 100,000 mile from first use.

I think I will have this looked at during my next dealer oil change - soon.

Anyone else get this? Am I reporting this in the correct forum heading?

[Hard Time]

Got a letter from Toyota today saying warrenty is extended for a "front suspension lower arm number 2 bolt" that may be corroded and break. Warrenty covers years "late 2006" to "early 2011". Any comments on this?

[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. :-(

[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.

[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.

[Essnowyt]

This is the aftermath. I found the bolt head on the floor in my garage. This was in August. The repair was in July. I had to pay for the repair, before the warranty enhancement. I just finished writing Toyota for reimbursement.





Ill post again once I have a response from Toyota.

Snowy.

[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.