Compilation of Yaris TSBs - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 09-01-2011, 04:46 PM

Losing control of a car due to defectice parts can be life threatening . They are called control arms , must be a reason why .

markitect · 09-01-2011, 05:35 PM

This might help for people out of warranty.
It sounds just like a problem on my Smart car, the fix for that is to lubricate the suspension bushings. Basically the rubber will stick until there is enough torque, and then suddenly jump back to it's proper shape. Try the following:
Wash the area behind the wheel with a pressure washer(blindly spray with the wheel still on). Then jack up the car and hit all the bushing with a lot of WD40. Let it sit for 15 min, then drive it around the block. Then apply some grease(I just use spray on lithium) in another heavy coat. I do this where the control arm attaches to the hub, and to the body of the car, and hit the swaybar link bushings, and steering rod at the hub at the same time.

NZ-FE Vios · 09-05-2011, 07:17 PM

The tsb for the transverse motor mount is coming up as blank. Anyone have a good copy? Thanks

Hershey · 09-09-2011, 11:35 PM

Took it in and they couldn't hear the clunk for a 5 mile drive . Then put it on the lift and said all looks good and the bolts are rusted but that's normal for the N.E.. Won't go back until it clunks most or all the time .

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 09-12-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

How many hours would it take for replacement of both arms if needed ?

i believe its around 5 hours total with both arms and needed crossmember...

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ-FE Vios

Rockland- do you have a copy of tsb 0055-11? It would be nice to see if it applies to my vehicle.

TSB applies to ALL 07-10 YARIS.....

NZ-FE Vios · 09-12-2011, 07:09 PM

Thanks rockland. I have yet to mention the specific tsb to my dealership but I've mentioned a clunk the last four times I've been in. I'm at 27000miles too. They drove it 25 miles and said couldn't reproduce . I plan on going on a specific route next time to make it obvious to them.

Anyone have an idea about what sounds like an "exhale" or swishish sound when first taking off with the wheel turned? It doesn't sound like the cvs but its also disconcerting.

Hershey · 09-12-2011, 11:20 PM

The service manager also said our '08 Yaris sedan isn't included in the T.S.B.. Different VIN number than those stated in the T.S.B..

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 09-13-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

The service manager also said our '08 Yaris sedan isn't included in the T.S.B.. Different VIN number than those stated in the T.S.B..

pm me the last 8 digits of the vin we're talking about and i'll check. there is a production change during 2008.....

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 09-13-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ-FE Vios

The tsb for the transverse motor mount is coming up as blank. Anyone have a good copy? Thanks

there is a production change for sedan and this TSb. last eight of vin# would tell me everything....

NZ-FE Vios · 09-15-2011, 02:04 PM

I've finally now had success regarding 0055-11. I never mentioned the specific bulletin, but took a senior tech for a drive and went to a location that I can always get the car to clunk. He pulled my vin and came to me with the bulletin, I'm after the production change but the tech said he would make a case if it did not apply to my vin. Either way, parts are ordered and hopefully this will entirely resolve the clunking.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 09-15-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ-FE Vios

I've finally now had success regarding 0055-11. I never mentioned the specific bulletin, but took a senior tech for a drive and went to a location that I can always get the car to clunk. He pulled my vin and came to me with the bulletin, I'm after the production change but the tech said he would make a case if it did not apply to my vin. Either way, parts are ordered and hopefully this will entirely resolve the clunking.

LUCKY you to get a decent tech who knows what he i doing.....

NZ-FE Vios · 09-15-2011, 05:47 PM

Don't confuse luck with skill. This has been calculated. Fourth time I'm returning and every time I'd mention the problem and other problems I've noticed. Proper documentation makes it easier for them to fix it. I love my car but it has been one thing after another with it from even before I bought it and both my local dealership and the dealership where I bought it know it. I'm also still under warranty.

All that aside, yes the tech was beyond decent, I'd go so far as to say excellent. All the folks there are very professional and do what they do very well; I believe that they enjoy the work they do and have genuine concern for their customers.

NZ-FE Vios · 09-19-2011, 05:35 PM

Just got it back from the dealer. Feels tighter and smoother over bumps. I don't know how hard it would be to do this yourself but I caught a peek at what the cost was for Toyota and I am so glad this was taken care of under warranty.

Hershey · 10-14-2011, 12:00 AM

Control arm issue for other manufacturers :

1.) JEEP Liberty SUVs ; '04 > '05
2.) SUBARU ; Impreza 02 > '07 , Forester '03 > '08
3.) SAAB ; 9-2X '05 > '06

Seen it on this weeks MOTORWEEK . Here's the article , http://www.motorweek.org/auto_news/m...ws/winter_woes . Be nice if TOYOTA would just do a RECALL and not a T.S.B. that puts it in the hands of the dealer service center staff to make the call . That way , we could get something accomplished .

Hershey · 10-14-2011, 01:44 AM

Our sedan was manufactured APRIL of 2008 . Bought in MAY of '08 .

09sedan · 02-19-2012, 10:39 PM

host is down for the TSB for front seat sqeak noise .

Em_ · 02-20-2012, 05:08 PM

host is down for everything dude including the repair manual for 2007 this sux
can anyone put them up again ?

2greek4u · 03-08-2012, 12:08 AM

Nothing loads....I'm late to the party

09-01-2011, 04:46 PM	#37
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Losing control of a car due to defectice parts can be life threatening . They are called control arms , must be a reason why . Last edited by Hershey; 09-01-2011 at 04:57 PM.

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09-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#38
markitect Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 199	This might help for people out of warranty. It sounds just like a problem on my Smart car, the fix for that is to lubricate the suspension bushings. Basically the rubber will stick until there is enough torque, and then suddenly jump back to it's proper shape. Try the following: Wash the area behind the wheel with a pressure washer(blindly spray with the wheel still on). Then jack up the car and hit all the bushing with a lot of WD40. Let it sit for 15 min, then drive it around the block. Then apply some grease(I just use spray on lithium) in another heavy coat. I do this where the control arm attaches to the hub, and to the body of the car, and hit the swaybar link bushings, and steering rod at the hub at the same time.

09-05-2011, 07:17 PM	#39
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	The tsb for the transverse motor mount is coming up as blank. Anyone have a good copy? Thanks

09-09-2011, 11:35 PM	#40
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Took it in and they couldn't hear the clunk for a 5 mile drive . Then put it on the lift and said all looks good and the bolts are rusted but that's normal for the N.E.. Won't go back until it clunks most or all the time .

09-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#42
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	Thanks rockland. I have yet to mention the specific tsb to my dealership but I've mentioned a clunk the last four times I've been in. I'm at 27000miles too. They drove it 25 miles and said couldn't reproduce . I plan on going on a specific route next time to make it obvious to them. Anyone have an idea about what sounds like an "exhale" or swishish sound when first taking off with the wheel turned? It doesn't sound like the cvs but its also disconcerting.

09-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#43
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The service manager also said our '08 Yaris sedan isn't included in the T.S.B.. Different VIN number than those stated in the T.S.B..

09-15-2011, 02:04 PM	#46
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	I've finally now had success regarding 0055-11. I never mentioned the specific bulletin, but took a senior tech for a drive and went to a location that I can always get the car to clunk. He pulled my vin and came to me with the bulletin, I'm after the production change but the tech said he would make a case if it did not apply to my vin. Either way, parts are ordered and hopefully this will entirely resolve the clunking.

09-15-2011, 05:47 PM	#48
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	Don't confuse luck with skill. This has been calculated. Fourth time I'm returning and every time I'd mention the problem and other problems I've noticed. Proper documentation makes it easier for them to fix it. I love my car but it has been one thing after another with it from even before I bought it and both my local dealership and the dealership where I bought it know it. I'm also still under warranty. All that aside, yes the tech was beyond decent, I'd go so far as to say excellent. All the folks there are very professional and do what they do very well; I believe that they enjoy the work they do and have genuine concern for their customers.

09-19-2011, 05:35 PM	#49
NZ-FE Vios Only Timing Chains Drives: 09YarisSedan, 94Truck22re Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	Just got it back from the dealer. Feels tighter and smoother over bumps. I don't know how hard it would be to do this yourself but I caught a peek at what the cost was for Toyota and I am so glad this was taken care of under warranty.

10-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#50
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Control arm issue for other manufacturers : 1.) JEEP Liberty SUVs ; '04 > '05 2.) SUBARU ; Impreza 02 > '07 , Forester '03 > '08 3.) SAAB ; 9-2X '05 > '06 Seen it on this weeks MOTORWEEK . Here's the article , http://www.motorweek.org/auto_news/m...ws/winter_woes . Be nice if TOYOTA would just do a RECALL and not a T.S.B. that puts it in the hands of the dealer service center staff to make the call . That way , we could get something accomplished .

10-14-2011, 01:44 AM	#51
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Our sedan was manufactured APRIL of 2008 . Bought in MAY of '08 .

02-19-2012, 10:39 PM	#52
09sedan Drives: 2009 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 141	host is down for the TSB for front seat sqeak noise .

02-20-2012, 05:08 PM	#53
Em_ Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 74	host is down for everything dude including the repair manual for 2007 this sux can anyone put them up again ?

03-08-2012, 12:08 AM	#54
2greek4u Drives: 2008 5HB LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montreal,QC Posts: 13	Nothing loads....I'm late to the party