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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-11-2017, 08:02 PM
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p0016 issue
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pantdino
Yes, and thanks. :)
Yes, and thanks. :)
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-11-2017, 05:45 PM
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p0016 issue
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pantdino
Are these issues covered under the federal or...
Are these issues covered under the federal or state smog system warranties?
Seems like they would be-- if the CEL is on the car won't pass a smog test and the faulty device should last a long...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-22-2017, 10:21 PM
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Customer says car is making a werid noise
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pantdino
If it were a Porsche they'd charge extra for all...
If it were a Porsche they'd charge extra for all the weight-saving deletes on that model.
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01-22-2017, 10:18 PM
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The important of logging maintenance
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pantdino
I'm 99% sure the 2013 owner's manual says 7.5 mos...
I'm 99% sure the 2013 owner's manual says 7.5 mos or 7,500 miles. (Sorry, I'm not willing to walk out it the rain to my car to check.)
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-01-2017, 11:58 PM
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Car won't start. Limited with push to start.
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pantdino
Most chemical reactions are slowed by cold...
Most chemical reactions are slowed by cold temperatures, so the battery puts out less amps. If it's not very healthy, it might not have enough output to turn the engine over. Also thicker oil makes...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-11-2016, 07:15 PM
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Rocker Arm Failure
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pantdino
If your state has a small claims court system, I...
If your state has a small claims court system, I would try that first
A photo of your tach showing the redline greater than 7300 would convince most reasonable people that their claim is bogus. I...
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Southern California
12-11-2016, 07:07 PM
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SoCal Spotted
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pantdino
Came onto 91 fwy eastbound at Studebaker and saw...
Came onto 91 fwy eastbound at Studebaker and saw stanced white 86 w RAGE plate. Was in my blue Pantera.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-05-2016, 07:36 PM
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Top Speed Axle-Back exhaust db measurements
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pantdino
For those of you who don't know, a 2.5 - 3db...
For those of you who don't know, a 2.5 - 3db increase represents twice the sound energy. So like you have one violin or speaker playing and another starts playing at the same loudness.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-04-2016, 07:17 PM
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Top Speed Axle-Back exhaust db measurements
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pantdino
Top Speed Axle-Back exhaust db measurements
I just installed a Top Speed axle-back muffler on my otherwise totally stock '13 FRS.
I used the SPLnFFT db meter download on my iphone and recorded db inside the car sitting still with windows...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-27-2016, 04:13 PM
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New frs owner
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pantdino
The roads in LA are not that great, so I would...
The roads in LA are not that great, so I would discourage stiffer springs or lowering. The suspension on this car is very stiff to begin with and unless you want to track the car a LOT it won't be...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-26-2016, 07:38 PM
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Resistance on my right front wheel uhmmmm
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pantdino
probably a sticking piston in the caliper ...
probably a sticking piston in the caliper
But shouldn't really happen on a car this new because it is usually due to corrosion in the piston.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-20-2016, 05:18 PM
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Test drove my first FR-S
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pantdino
I am 6'1" and 63 years old, so I think you'll do...
I am 6'1" and 63 years old, so I think you'll do fine being comfortable inside and getting out. :)
This is a very, very fun car to drive-- clearly the most fun car I've ever had. German cars tend...
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10-16-2016, 10:02 PM
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Car pulling under acceleration
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pantdino
I have read in multiple reliable places that...
I have read in multiple reliable places that running a tire in the wrong direction, will NOT damage it. That was only true of the very earliest radials
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10-15-2016, 05:01 PM
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Engine tapping sound
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pantdino
I can't tell if you are kidding, but that is not...
I can't tell if you are kidding, but that is not true. A mechanics stethoscope is worth having
Jim
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
09-19-2016, 12:19 AM
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Engine Misfiring and Stalling
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pantdino
I know nothing about flashes, but does it have to...
I know nothing about flashes, but does it have to be reflashed after losing battery power for X amount of time?
Sounds like the mixture is way off, like the CEU is giving way too little fuel.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-19-2016, 01:49 AM
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No 1st gear or 2nd gear
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pantdino
Did you install the short shifter yourself? If...
Did you install the short shifter yourself?
If so, take the assembly apart and look at it
Something either came apart or is out of adjustment-- it is just not selecting the 1-2 gate.
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08-18-2016, 12:03 AM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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pantdino
What exactly do they plan to replace in the...
What exactly do they plan to replace in the engine?
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-17-2016, 02:24 AM
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Horrible sound while decreasing speed in gear (no clutch)
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pantdino
I'd let them put Oem fluid in and change it later...
I'd let them put Oem fluid in and change it later after everything seems good.. You don't need them messing something up in the job then when you bring it back in 2 weeks saying it's not covered bec...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-17-2016, 02:15 AM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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pantdino
I agree as long as the limit on the amount that...
I agree as long as the limit on the amount that can be taken to small claims court is higher or close to what your losses will be. What is the quote for the repair?
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08-16-2016, 01:56 AM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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pantdino
My thinking is that if it goes to trial the judge...
My thinking is that if it goes to trial the judge could order Toy to pay your legal fees, but if Toy decides to cover the repairs after an engineer looks at the case it won't go to trial and you'll...
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08-15-2016, 12:20 AM
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Such bad mileage!!
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pantdino
My e36 M3 got 18mpg on the exact same driving the...
My e36 M3 got 18mpg on the exact same driving the FRS gets 28.
Both take premium fuel, so the FRS is considerably better.
AND more fun to drive!
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-14-2016, 11:19 PM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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pantdino
Hopefully when they get the suit Toyota will have...
Hopefully when they get the suit Toyota will have an actual engineer look at the case and realize they should cover it. Try to minimize your legal fees, because if that happens you'll be out those...
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08-14-2016, 01:23 PM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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pantdino
AFAIK the only way the fees won't come out of...
AFAIK the only way the fees won't come out of your pocket is if the lawyer sues and is successful in having the defendant pay your legal and court fees.
Do you have an expert witness in mind if...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-14-2016, 12:08 PM
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Engine Rod #3 Bent 2013 Scion FRS
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36,378
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pantdino
Any lawyer fees will come out of your pocket. ...
Any lawyer fees will come out of your pocket.
If there is an arbitration process I would do that if I were you.
It is obvious what happened here-- the fuel injector failed in the open...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-02-2016, 01:53 AM
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Broke down and out of warranty!!
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14,998
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pantdino
Afaik dealers are not allowed to choose to honor...
Afaik dealers are not allowed to choose to honor a manufacturer's warranty. If that were the case the warranty would be worthless. Call Toyota of USA to complain and report the dealer to whatever...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-01-2016, 12:28 AM
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Broke down and out of warranty!!
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14,998
Posted By
pantdino
I agree. Whatever it is, it is something...
I agree. Whatever it is, it is something mechanical in the engine and is covered under warranty.
The guy you spoke to on the phone was either wrong or misunderstood you
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-15-2016, 07:59 PM
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Good price for this specific 2013 FR-S?
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4,313
Posted By
pantdino
It can make a big difference if u want a certain...
It can make a big difference if u want a certain color. I knowingly paid more for my car because it was red and red ones are rare. If you have been looking for 2 months and this one seems like a...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-08-2016, 08:47 PM
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J. Pauley Motorsports One Lap of America Video
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1,212
Posted By
pantdino
What exhaust system do you have on the car? ...
What exhaust system do you have on the car?
Kudos to you for running an auto tranny car-- paddle shifting is the way to go!
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-07-2016, 05:18 PM
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Is the FRS the reincarnation of the Dino 246GT?
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pantdino
I certainly agree with you about current Ferraris...
I certainly agree with you about current Ferraris not being beautiful. The front-engine cars are particularly unattractive.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-07-2016, 12:19 AM
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Is the FRS the reincarnation of the Dino 246GT?
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5,839
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pantdino
I think the FRS is a reincarnation of the Alfa in...
I think the FRS is a reincarnation of the Alfa in spirit of driving, but 246 is much closer in power output and performance. Actually I bought the FRS as a daily driver because it is so close in...
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