ABS and "!" lights are ON again!

[WildChild]

Count me in, both lights lit up yesterday on my 2007 Yaris Sedan which has less than 50000 KM. I guess I'll have to take a look at those connectors next spring to clean them up!

Filed a complaint to Transport Canada...

[popaclay]

Just wanted to say thanks to the forum members, in particular paulyates and fidgell.
I sprayed the connectors with wd40, removed them, blew them out with compressed air and lightly packed with white lithium grease. Drove 100 yards and the lights went out

cheers

[Boddy]

I just buy a 2007 Yaris and 3 weeks after, I havethe same problem. Mistake is problem is not permanent, Sometime, light is on and somentime is off.
Problem arrive after a couple cold days, but it come back yesterday and It was just 0 Celcius, not really cold for Quebec.

When I bring car for warranty, light was off and the dont see anathing, but I come back during the evening! Must to return.

Following your message, seem to be a 2007 bug.
Invetigation runnig..

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Boddy

I just buy a 2007 Yaris and 3 weeks after,...

When I bring car for warranty, light was off and the dont see anathing, but I come back during the evening! Must to return.

Following your message, seem to be a 2007 bug.
Invetigation runnig..

Take pictures or video to prove it!

Not a bug for 2007s... mine is 2008

D.

[Mikeey01nzl]

I gave up and took it to the dealer...

They diagnosed two codes.
CO278 open circuit in ABS solenoid relay
CI249 open circuit in stop light switch circuit

x1 new stop light switch ($118.30nzd +tax)

I found the same part available #8434019025 from the states for $24.22, god we get ripped for parts here in New Zealand.

Originally Posted by Mikeey01nzl

Okay now I'm really confused...

ABS light comes on, I don't own any diag stuff to plug into it so I jumpered 4 & 13. ABS light flashes 4 times then goes out, then flashes 9 times.
None of this even comes close to what is listed above.. does anyone know what it's complaining about?

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by willow1

I don't understand how people can drive for years with their ABS light on...I was told the car wouldn't pass inspection with it on. I'm going through the same thing now as we speak..car's in at the dealer and I'm waiting to hear the verdict.

The only inspection it won't pass is the safety if you plan on selling/trading in. There are no other inspections to worry about as far as I am aware.

I've been driving with these lights on for a couple of years and I really could care less. Maybe this summer I will try and clean out the connectors myself, just my driveway is gravel and isn't exactly the best to do car work in.

[fidgell]

Its 2 years this week since I cleaned and greased mine...STILL no reoccurance. Please try to DIY it before giving the stealerships any of your hard earned cash!!!

["G"]

I'm going to attempt to replace my hub assembly with a koyo unit. Fuck aisin. Is their a write up on how to do it anywhere?

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by fidgell

Its 2 years this week since I cleaned and greased mine...STILL no reoccurance. Please try to DIY it before giving the stealerships any of your hard earned cash!!!

I'm going to try that as soon as the weather gets warmer. If I need a new wiring harness it's only $25 per side ... I just hope the hub side isn't corroded.

[Gman]

Originally Posted by "G"

Uhm your an idiot. When the light comes on you lose abs, but you do not lose any braking power.

I never said I lost braking power, I said I lost ABS. BTW thank you for sharing your maturity level with all of us with your "idiot" comment.

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by "G"

Uhm your an idiot. When the light comes on you lose abs, but you do not lose any braking power.

Um, you're pretty rude. People come here for help with things they don't know or understand. Even if the question seems real simple or common sense, be gracious in your reply or just don't bother and let someone help them..

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by Gman

I never said I lost braking power, I said I lost ABS. BTW thank you for sharing your maturity level with all of us with your "idiot" comment.

["G"]

Here is how to save your toyota from rusting if you drive it in the winter >> http://www.fluid-film.com/ Spray it on all metal surfaces underneath your car and suspension. As well as these skid sensor connections and you won't have these problems. This stuff is amazing.

[devinlamothe]

OK I am having some trouble getting the stupid sensor connection off the hub. Any suggestions? Smaller flat-head screwdriver maybe?

Also, has anyone replaced the wiring harness? I thought it connected somewhere under the car not up inside the car. Any tips for that would be helpful too since I may have to replace that as well.

[jason214]

Unfortunately, the vehicle side connectors are inside the deck trim panel on each side. You have to remove a Deck Trim Side Panel(LH or RH, depending on which side you want to replace) to get to the vehicle side connector. (Refer to service manual IR-41 (Interior)

I had the same problem for three months and I ended up replacing brake actuator(used one from ebay, left rear hub with an ABS sensor(Timken HA590170), and wiring harness for both sides. That cost me about $400 CAD. I did it myself.

[kebhen]

Yup, count me in as one of the fortunate ones. When the mechanic was taking off the connector it was so corroded that the pins broke off. So I souced a replacement sensor and hub assembly from WorldPac 200.00 CDN at Carquest. Have to get it installed after the pins come out of the socket (hopefully).

[kebhen]

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?

[auxmike]

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!