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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-29-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,887
Posted By egraphic
Jeff, I don't have the model number, but I...

Jeff, I don't have the model number, but I purchased a shift nob for the automatic that is made in Italy and made by TRD - leather wrapped, and with an aluminum head, with TRD debossed in the metal....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-08-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,382
Posted By egraphic
I hope that they don't charge you for the part or...

I hope that they don't charge you for the part or the repair. You might need to connect the dots for them with the early belt swap / ECU issue and the shredding.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-25-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 365,731
Posted By egraphic
My dealer is just replacing - the gaskets

Since I currently have no condensation inside my lights (it evaporated since the last rain), the service manager at my dealer believes that it will be sufficient to just replace the gaskets. Using a...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,783
Posted By egraphic
This approach worked for me. I sat down with the...

This approach worked for me. I sat down with the GM, explained my point of view after only having the car for 800 miles, and was offered a chance to totally unwind the deal (get my money back) or get...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-28-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,308
Posted By egraphic
South Coast Toyota Scion in Costa Mesa.

South Coast Toyota Scion in Costa Mesa.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-02-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,308
Posted By egraphic
Strange - I'm in So Cal and my dealer was able to...

Strange - I'm in So Cal and my dealer was able to get my pump in two days - ordered 10/24 and received on 10/26. I had them swapped out this past Monday - took the dealer a half day.

I would press...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-30-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,308
Posted By egraphic
Just got my FR-S back with the cricket fix -...

Just got my FR-S back with the cricket fix - there was a $1,700 or so charge against the ticket that was zeroed out (under warranty). So far (20 miles later) the fix seems to be holding. From initial...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-22-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,414
Views: 340,644
Posted By egraphic
Great story!

Great story!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-22-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
I just spoke to Lisa at Scion service (US), and...

I just spoke to Lisa at Scion service (US), and she threw this out when I asked about the CEL issue: "No TSBs have been issued, and we've found that the ECU reflashing is working in most cases, and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-22-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
I'm #30 above, and it's not correct that it was...

I'm #30 above, and it's not correct that it was unfixable. I was given the option to not sit out a repair cycle and either receive a brand new car or get out of the deal altogether. I chose the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-06-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
Recommend taking it to the dealer that sold it to...

Recommend taking it to the dealer that sold it to you (call first to confirm that they'll give you a car). They're (somewhat) motivated to get your business again. If they decline, see if you can...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-06-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 39,451
Posted By egraphic
I recommend that you read this complete thread -...

I recommend that you read this complete thread - it will answer all of your questions. It may not make you happy, but it will give you a full picture of the range of issues and solutions people have...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-05-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
It is unlikely that your FR-S will run better for...

It is unlikely that your FR-S will run better for long with just a reset of the error. You may end up driving that Yaris longer than you would like to, I'm sorry to say.

If the error returns, I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-05-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,415
Posted By egraphic
This could be a precursor to the issue a number...

This could be a precursor to the issue a number of us have experienced, with the check engine light coming on after a period of rough idling. See this long thread:...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-04-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
On this point, your service contact was correct,...

On this point, your service contact was correct, although it sounds like he did not do a good job of explaining it. My service writer at Scion explained it well - Toyota views the TSB as an...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-03-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
This is actually what happened to my car before I...

This is actually what happened to my car before I talked them into just giving me a replacement car. This was about five weeks ago. They replaced one cam gear, just to have the problem move over to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-03-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,462
Posted By egraphic
I'm guessing here (with some informal input from...

I'm guessing here (with some informal input from a few Toyota insiders I can't identify), but what I'm hearing is that less than 15% of the cars by internal estimates are experiencing this issue....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-28-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,308
Posted By egraphic
I was told yesterday by the service manager I...

I was told yesterday by the service manager I most trust at my dealership that since it's "just" a TSB, this will not result in an automatic fix since it does not prevent the proper functioning of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-25-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,905
Posted By egraphic
I did receive the same color. The dealer owns...

I did receive the same color. The dealer owns several other Toyota dealerships in the area, and pulled one from there.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-24-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,905
Posted By egraphic
\\ You can see my detailed story on this...

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You can see my detailed story on this Forum elsewhere, but I received a replacement car after a week and a half with my FR-S not being fixed. My case manager at Scion Customer Service offered...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-12-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,694
Posted By egraphic
FYI, there's already a sticky thread at the top...

FYI, there's already a sticky thread at the top of the page for issues:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11587

Recommend posting there rather than starting a new thread.

Maybe a...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-11-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,646
Posted By egraphic
I think it's wheel lock - I had exactly the same...

I think it's wheel lock - I had exactly the same situation. When I turned the steering wheel to reposition the wheels, I was able to remove the key.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-05-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,155,517
Posted By egraphic
For #30 above - additional information: received...

For #30 above - additional information: received a call from Scion C/S offering to cover one month's car payment for my troubles. Nice deal!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-02-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,598
Posted By egraphic
Great idea if I could have a redo - but I've the...

Great idea if I could have a redo - but I've the ultramarine, and there's no matching Suburu color.

Anyone have any idea what size would work? Here's a pic that someone posted suggesting that it's...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,783
Posted By egraphic
\\\\\ My recommendation - forget the lemon...

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My recommendation - forget the lemon law. Call the General Manager - and in the most reasonable and (sincerely) cordial terms, tell him that you would be his biggest cheerleader on Yelp and...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-01-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 158,162
Posted By egraphic
Hello - so which Lexus model number has a Lexus...

Hello - so which Lexus model number has a Lexus badge that fits on the FR-S? Gotta have one - that will really throw people!

Thanks.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-01-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,598
Posted By egraphic
Crazy question - will the FR-S/GT86 take a Lexus badge?

My thought - throughout the world, Toyota indiscriminately badges cars the way it sees fit for the local market. In my old Lexus SC300, all the parts under the hood were labeled "Toyota" and not...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,427
Posted By egraphic
You are correct, but I absolutely love the car,...

You are correct, but I absolutely love the car, and the impression I get (not verified) is that less than 25% of cars are affected by the problem.

Also, I'm pretty certain that the repair process...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,427
Posted By egraphic
Oh, and I would approach the general sales...

Oh, and I would approach the general sales manager directly, Brian O'Donnell, and tell him Bob with the blue FR-S sent you because of the fantastic sales and follow through he received. I had told...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,427
Posted By egraphic
Done!

Done!
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