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03-16-2016, 12:10 AM | #1 |
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Replace control box in Yaris Model ?
Hi, did anyone get a letter in the mail for 2012-2013, Avalon, Prius & Yaris models to replace a control box under the passenger seat for a limited time for Free ?
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03-17-2016, 06:04 PM | #2 |
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No one received this letter ?
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03-17-2016, 06:45 PM | #3 |
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I have not received any letter of that nature, if it's free why not. Thank you for the heads up, i'll keep an eye on my mail more often in case i get one as well.
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03-17-2016, 07:33 PM | #4 |
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No, not yet at least...2013 Yaris L base 2 door here. Got a recall letter a year ago in regards to a passenger seat airbag control. Have yet to act on it, nor will I probably ever have it taken care of. Afraid they'll mess the car up with 'fixing' it.
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03-17-2016, 07:54 PM | #5 |
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There are some inconsistent behaviors with the Occupant Classification ECU for the 2012-2013 that I noticed while developing a version of my Occupant Classification Sensor Bypass Module (allows one to use aftermarket seats and still have the passenger airbag work) for the 3rd gen. I would go ahead an let Toyota replace it, as it is a very simple device to replace.
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03-17-2016, 08:16 PM | #6 |
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Simple Device, Toyota is saying 2.5 hours to replace.
I never experienced this light when driving over certain terrain as stated in the letter, is it a requirement or can I bypass ? |
03-17-2016, 08:25 PM | #7 |
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If you don't drive with passengers it is not an issue, but if you do, for their sake I would let them replace it. Replacement should only take about 5 minutes and then another 10-15 to do the calibrations. I am not sure why Toyota plans for 2.5 hours.
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03-17-2016, 10:09 PM | #8 |
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I do drive with a passenger occasionally, does it still matter ?
The letter says 2.5 hrs, do they want to remove parts from the car ? My dealer has contacted me twice in six months for my car. |
03-17-2016, 11:37 PM | #9 |
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Unless something required tearing out the dash I would follow pretty much all part replacement letters they send especially when it comes to airbag deployment. The worst case scenario could including an accident where an occupant is seriously injured or killed. You are honestly knowingly placing them in danger without having it changed.
I recently brought my sedan in for the seat rail, the spiral cable, and the power window controller. The total time by the letters was 6 hours. I was in/out in an hour and 15 minutes. Sent from m-o-b-i-l-e
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03-18-2016, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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It is the Occupant classification system sensor; used to control the operation of the supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger air bag.
Effecting; Certain 2012 - 2013 / Yaris Certain 2013 / Avalon Certain 2012 - 2013 / Camry & Camry Hybrid Certain 2012 - 2013 / Prius C Who knows maybe when it's brought it they don't have to do anything, then again maybe it's a ploy to get you if your car needs repair. |
03-18-2016, 04:15 PM | #11 | |
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03-18-2016, 04:18 PM | #12 |
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It sounds cynical but it happens, the world of cars and repairs is, as you know not full of sugar plums and gum drops. The customer goes in for a recall or something of that nature; were told they need to fix, a & b. Free recall, is money for the dealer, or mechanic.
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03-18-2016, 04:32 PM | #13 | |
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Last that I will say of that. Don't want to continue to derail the thread. Sent from m-o-b-i-l-e
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03-18-2016, 05:01 PM | #16 |
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TSB ?
The recall says; certain, as I mentioned, maybe mine won't need it, or maybe they replace because, well, they just feel like it, even if it doesn't need replacing,hrm. |
03-18-2016, 05:02 PM | #17 |
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Technical Service Bulletin rather than a safety recall.
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03-18-2016, 07:55 PM | #18 |
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I work for Toyota and I can guarantee that they know exactly what cars have the issue is the reason it is very targeted
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