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08-08-2007, 09:14 PM | #1 |
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Side Turning Signal
Curious if anyone else has had this problem.
I was waxing my car the other day, when my hand brushed the side turning light on the front quarter panel and the light popped off. Upon examination the plastic clip that holds it together was cracked and about to fall apart. I am going to be taking it to the dealership in the next few days to get it replaced. Thankfully I am still under warranty. |
08-09-2007, 02:24 AM | #2 |
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um sorry but thats not covered under warranty... guarantee they are gonna charge you
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08-09-2007, 06:19 AM | #3 |
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yeah seeing as i have to use a screwdriver sometimes to take mine out. you must be wax offing a little too hard.....
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08-09-2007, 07:42 AM | #4 |
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One of mine broke off already... I'd never even gotten the chance to take it off and on. The first guy at the dealership accused me of dicking around with it and breaking it, so I talked to the manager, and showed him the broken plastic clip, and they covered it under warranty. Cost would've only been like $22 CDN otherwise.
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08-09-2007, 09:17 AM | #5 |
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Unless you played with it and broke it off in the process, it is definitely covered under warranty.
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08-09-2007, 07:27 PM | #6 |
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Nope just moving a towel over it, I will be extra gentle with it in the future. At least I am not the only one afflicted with this.
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08-09-2007, 11:07 PM | #7 |
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here is something for you to notice on our cars...all the black/plastic trim pieces, when you get a chance, go out and touch them...kinda push on them or move them side to side...you don't even have to force it just lightly shift the piece...this is the first car i've owned where trim and panels and the such are snugged down but still have play in them....no matter what you do...unless you get the insulation foam and stuff it up in the crevices....
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08-11-2007, 08:57 AM | #8 |
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most of the pieces i took off to pAINT was a couple of clips and some shitty double sided tape.....
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08-11-2007, 01:02 PM | #9 |
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It's a $12,000 car....Almost cost as much as the double-sided tape!
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08-11-2007, 02:20 PM | #10 |
same amount of posts lol
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08-11-2007, 06:33 PM | #11 |
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Its only a $13 part, dont worry so much.
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08-12-2007, 11:39 AM | #12 |
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Well the price is good to know. I will probably just get the piece and forget the hassle of dealing with the dealership. Thanks for the info
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08-12-2007, 01:25 PM | #13 |
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Then if you want to change them to LED bulbs, or brighter halogens, follow my DIY on removing them and sealing them back up.
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08-12-2007, 02:44 PM | #14 |
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08-12-2007, 03:42 PM | #15 |
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Yea, if he's nice enough to install it for free.
It's one plug to unclip once its off the fender.. |
08-12-2007, 08:07 PM | #16 |
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Or you could go one step further, take out the light entirely, and then get a body shop to cover the hole for a clean look.
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08-12-2007, 08:57 PM | #17 |
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08-12-2007, 09:13 PM | #18 |
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Doesnt the orange light in the top of the headlight flash? Its very easy to see. (I dont have my yaris yet.)
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