ABS and "!" lights are ON again! - Page 19 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Iain · 07-01-2011, 11:26 PM

I have two 07 Yaris', a sedan and a HB. The ABS problem, I believe, is due to road salt probably causing corrosion. The dealer will fix, I believe, for about $600 - $1000 by replacing all the wiring (not needed only the rear wheels cause the problem). I found that the front wheels were fine. However on the rear wheels the elctrical connection going into the wheel hub does not have an outer plastic insulation covering (as it does on the front hub) only the individual wires going to the sensor. I sprayed the cables with WD40 and then regular engine oil and filled the little pocket/pit/depression with oil at the hub. After a couple of weeks the ABS came on less frequently. Now after about a month it no longer comes on at all and that has been like that for about 4 months now. Got the idea because the one vehicle I had rust proofed never developed a problem. Hope this helps someone and save a pocket full of cash.
It's heaven, before the ABS light was always on.
Cheers Iain

salmonz · 07-02-2011, 01:49 AM

If you're handy and Toyota seems a bit much, you can always order 2 new after market rear ABS sensors for $288 CAD (taxes, brokerage and shipping included) from Rockauto. http://goo.gl/L6z5o

"G" · 04-14-2012, 12:43 AM

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.

aromo · 01-30-2013, 02:00 PM

Just joined to post that last night my wife's Yaris 2007 Sedan had the same issue described here. 85,000 Km on it and warranty expired 2 months ago!!

Still there is no response from Toyota. I filed my complaint this morning with Transport Canada, let's see what happens on that front.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, especially the TSB numbers (TSB-0120-08 for US and TSB3027 for CAN).

What I'll do is take it to a shop for sensor cleaning, if it doesn't work take to the dealership. I need to hear their diagnostic and get a quote for fixing it, then ask them to fix it for free as it is an acknowledged defect and I have serviced the car at the dealership for 5 years to keep the warranty (now expired) current. If they don't accept to fix it for free, I will submit a claim at Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (http://www.camvap.ca/claiming/apply/).

I am going to replace my car (Toyota Corolla) with a minivan this Spring and was considering the Toyota Sienna, but the way Toyota is handling this issue makes me think twice about that for sure.

edmscan · 02-04-2013, 09:08 PM

It seems that my car cannot make up its mind what it wants to do. Some days .. the ABS/Emerg light is on and other days it doesn't show its face. I will just ignore it I guess .. and see how that works out.

robkay · 04-10-2014, 02:31 PM

Can somebody help with a question? I'm trying to do the rears. Does that clip on top actually get removed, or is it a molded part of the connector? I lift the clip with a screwdriver, then try to pry to connector back with another screwdriver and the connector doesn't want to slide off easily. The connector is somewhat loose because I can actually slide it back and forth a tad. However, there is significant resistance to sliding the connector off. Am I just being too timid about prying on the connector to pop it off? I just don't want to break it. Thanks,.

ChitownY@Ris · 07-28-2011, 11:56 AM

These sensors went out on me a couple times. Each time they were covered by Toyota warranty. First time was a few months after I bought the car brand new. Second time was two years later, which I thought was related to me pulling the hand break and drifting from time to time. But as I said, Toyota replaced sensors nonetheless. Now I have 2000 miles left under my 75000 mile warranty, so after that if it happens again, I guess I'll be in the same boat as some guys here looking to buy sensors and DIY.

derickveliz2 · 07-29-2011, 12:21 AM

Mine are ON all the time now! I guess I'm going to have to get down there and solder them directly.

D.

jit · 08-20-2011, 10:39 AM

i did an abs at dixie toyota for 1000 cad right in the thick of a january snow - they changed wire and the calipers or so i think - sometimes when it rains i also have an engine check - surely toyota canada does not not give a damn of canadian weather for our 20000plus money - toyota was the best, now falling way behind ford, hyundai et al.
They need take responsibilities of their mess over n over, Toyota Engineering My Ft!

derickveliz2 · 10-13-2011, 02:36 AM

TOYOTA please take notice!

This is why my lights (ABS + BREAK) turn on! (I'm guessing)

I did solder them directly and cover with a Sealant. We'll see how much they hold on!

D.

Dave · 11-06-2011, 06:46 PM

Just a friendly reminder to check on your sensors if you're changing over to your winter tires in the next three weeks or so. I know I'll be giving them their annual cleaning and application of dielectric grease.

It's a lot easier to clean them now, before the temperature gets into the negative double-digits!

Delfire · 12-02-2011, 06:27 PM

I just want to say, that whichever the problematics with sensors, specially ones around wheels, underbody, try lubing them with dielectric grease, or grease, whatever. Cause no matter how many times you change em, water, ice, salt snow.. aint helping.. and seems Toyota made a big bobo with Yarises or othr model sensorabilia.... up to date, i have changed, ABS sensors, Alternator Sensor, The radio ( a lil transistor thing burnt inside it) , and now im on my Camshaft sensor... Yeeee i wonder wich sensor will go next!? good thing i get parts cheap or free, and make em myself.. when its sunny... and aint raining or snowing.....

Note, before changing your ABS sensor, clean the connectors,and add dielectric greasse they should work just fine. IF pin isnt brocken from rust.

"G" · 12-02-2011, 07:46 PM

My brain is hurting after trying to read your post ^^^^^.

N9QGS · 01-01-2012, 04:23 AM

Yeah I had this problem last winter, the lights would come on and then go off a few days later, after winter it had not come back on, we still are waiting for our first snow here in Kentucky, and I feel it will start coming back on... I have 198,000 miles on my vehicle now, should be at 200,000 by end of January.

Gman · 01-02-2012, 01:50 PM

I am back after almost a year and with good news. Since following the instructions here about opening the connection and cleaning the leads and then plugging it up with dielectric grease I have not had the light come on, and I have not lost my ABS brakes.

Big thanks to those of you who posted pic's and explained this easy fix.

Sad to see Toyota not putting a recall on this since it is a very dangerous situation. A couple times I would have ABS and then poof lost it when the lights came on, pretty scary stuff when you are skidding along a highway with cars on front and behind you.

So if you have not tried this fix, TRY IT!!!! My independent garage did it for free when I had them switching my winter tires to my summer tires.

Even if you DO NOT have this situation, I would do it as a preventative measure.

"G" · 01-03-2012, 12:22 AM

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

Gman · 04-13-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

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 · 04-13-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

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.

07-01-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
Iain I've made a post! Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1	ABS AGAIN I have two 07 Yaris', a sedan and a HB. The ABS problem, I believe, is due to road salt probably causing corrosion. The dealer will fix, I believe, for about $600 - $1000 by replacing all the wiring (not needed only the rear wheels cause the problem). I found that the front wheels were fine. However on the rear wheels the elctrical connection going into the wheel hub does not have an outer plastic insulation covering (as it does on the front hub) only the individual wires going to the sensor. I sprayed the cables with WD40 and then regular engine oil and filled the little pocket/pit/depression with oil at the hub. After a couple of weeks the ABS came on less frequently. Now after about a month it no longer comes on at all and that has been like that for about 4 months now. Got the idea because the one vehicle I had rust proofed never developed a problem. Hope this helps someone and save a pocket full of cash. It's heaven, before the ABS light was always on. Cheers Iain

07-28-2011, 11:56 AM	#7
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	These sensors went out on me a couple times. Each time they were covered by Toyota warranty. First time was a few months after I bought the car brand new. Second time was two years later, which I thought was related to me pulling the hand break and drifting from time to time. But as I said, Toyota replaced sensors nonetheless. Now I have 2000 miles left under my 75000 mile warranty, so after that if it happens again, I guess I'll be in the same boat as some guys here looking to buy sensors and DIY. __________________

07-29-2011, 12:21 AM	#8
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Mine are ON all the time now! I guess I'm going to have to get down there and solder them directly. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

10-13-2011, 02:36 AM	#10
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	TOYOTA please take notice! This is why my lights (ABS + BREAK) turn on! (I'm guessing) I did solder them directly and cover with a Sealant. We'll see how much they hold on! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

01-01-2012, 04:23 AM	#14
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	Yeah I had this problem last winter, the lights would come on and then go off a few days later, after winter it had not come back on, we still are waiting for our first snow here in Kentucky, and I feel it will start coming back on... I have 198,000 miles on my vehicle now, should be at 200,000 by end of January. __________________ 198K Miles

07-02-2011, 01:49 AM	#2
salmonz Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milton, ON, Canada Posts: 66	If you're handy and Toyota seems a bit much, you can always order 2 new after market rear ABS sensors for $288 CAD (taxes, brokerage and shipping included) from Rockauto. http://goo.gl/L6z5o

04-14-2012, 12:43 AM	#3
"G" Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 346	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.

01-30-2013, 02:00 PM	#4
aromo I've made a post! Drives: Yaris 2007 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1	Just joined to post that last night my wife's Yaris 2007 Sedan had the same issue described here. 85,000 Km on it and warranty expired 2 months ago!! Still there is no response from Toyota. I filed my complaint this morning with Transport Canada, let's see what happens on that front. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, especially the TSB numbers (TSB-0120-08 for US and TSB3027 for CAN). What I'll do is take it to a shop for sensor cleaning, if it doesn't work take to the dealership. I need to hear their diagnostic and get a quote for fixing it, then ask them to fix it for free as it is an acknowledged defect and I have serviced the car at the dealership for 5 years to keep the warranty (now expired) current. If they don't accept to fix it for free, I will submit a claim at Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (http://www.camvap.ca/claiming/apply/). I am going to replace my car (Toyota Corolla) with a minivan this Spring and was considering the Toyota Sienna, but the way Toyota is handling this issue makes me think twice about that for sure.

02-04-2013, 09:08 PM	#5
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	It seems that my car cannot make up its mind what it wants to do. Some days .. the ABS/Emerg light is on and other days it doesn't show its face. I will just ignore it I guess .. and see how that works out.

04-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#6
robkay Drives: Hatch Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW OH Posts: 93	Can somebody help with a question? I'm trying to do the rears. Does that clip on top actually get removed, or is it a molded part of the connector? I lift the clip with a screwdriver, then try to pry to connector back with another screwdriver and the connector doesn't want to slide off easily. The connector is somewhat loose because I can actually slide it back and forth a tad. However, there is significant resistance to sliding the connector off. Am I just being too timid about prying on the connector to pop it off? I just don't want to break it. Thanks,.

08-20-2011, 10:39 AM	#9
jit I've made a post! Drives: yaris sedan 2008 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 1	i did an abs at dixie toyota for 1000 cad right in the thick of a january snow - they changed wire and the calipers or so i think - sometimes when it rains i also have an engine check - surely toyota canada does not not give a damn of canadian weather for our 20000plus money - toyota was the best, now falling way behind ford, hyundai et al. They need take responsibilities of their mess over n over, Toyota Engineering My Ft!

11-06-2011, 06:46 PM	#11
Dave Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 100	Just a friendly reminder to check on your sensors if you're changing over to your winter tires in the next three weeks or so. I know I'll be giving them their annual cleaning and application of dielectric grease. It's a lot easier to clean them now, before the temperature gets into the negative double-digits!

12-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#12
Delfire Quebec greekster Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 5	I just want to say, that whichever the problematics with sensors, specially ones around wheels, underbody, try lubing them with dielectric grease, or grease, whatever. Cause no matter how many times you change em, water, ice, salt snow.. aint helping.. and seems Toyota made a big bobo with Yarises or othr model sensorabilia.... up to date, i have changed, ABS sensors, Alternator Sensor, The radio ( a lil transistor thing burnt inside it) , and now im on my Camshaft sensor... Yeeee i wonder wich sensor will go next!? good thing i get parts cheap or free, and make em myself.. when its sunny... and aint raining or snowing..... Note, before changing your ABS sensor, clean the connectors,and add dielectric greasse they should work just fine. IF pin isnt brocken from rust.

12-02-2011, 07:46 PM	#13
"G" Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 346	My brain is hurting after trying to read your post ^^^^^.

01-02-2012, 01:50 PM	#15
Gman Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Quebec, canada Posts: 11	I am back after almost a year and with good news. Since following the instructions here about opening the connection and cleaning the leads and then plugging it up with dielectric grease I have not had the light come on, and I have not lost my ABS brakes. Big thanks to those of you who posted pic's and explained this easy fix. Sad to see Toyota not putting a recall on this since it is a very dangerous situation. A couple times I would have ABS and then poof lost it when the lights came on, pretty scary stuff when you are skidding along a highway with cars on front and behind you. So if you have not tried this fix, TRY IT!!!! My independent garage did it for free when I had them switching my winter tires to my summer tires. Even if you DO NOT have this situation, I would do it as a preventative measure.

01-03-2012, 12:22 AM	#16
"G" Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 346	Uhm your an idiot. When the light comes on you lose abs, but you do not lose any braking power.