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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-30-2022, 09:10 PM
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14
2016 automatic FRS- possibly dead- options?
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1,144
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QHawk
"metal shavings in the oil"--This, after the...
"metal shavings in the oil"--This, after the valve spring recall of my 2013. (Details here: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3242004#post3242004.) Toyota handled the problem with a...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-04-2022, 09:51 PM
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Has anyone removed the rear spoiler?
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1,744
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QHawk
I'm happy to see someone else declare this...
I'm happy to see someone else declare this opinion. Like my FR-S before it, my 86 looks so well designed from any angle that seeing that silly affectation stuck on the trunk is just irritating. I've...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
04-28-2022, 08:14 PM
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Squeaky power window
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1,247
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QHawk
Rain-X has made a difference. I've used it only...
Rain-X has made a difference. I've used it only on the inside of the window to isolate which side has been squealing, and no squealing so far.
Good suggestion. Thanks.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
04-15-2022, 04:40 PM
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Squeaky power window
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QHawk
Rain-X is worth trying. I'll get some this...
Rain-X is worth trying. I'll get some this weekend. Thanks.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
04-13-2022, 08:26 PM
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Squeaky power window
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1,247
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QHawk
Yes. I can't be sure if the inner or outer side...
Yes. I can't be sure if the inner or outer side is causing the squeal.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
04-13-2022, 04:07 AM
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Squeaky power window
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QHawk
Yes. Same with my 2020, traveling down only, and...
Yes. Same with my 2020, traveling down only, and the squeal is piercing. In my 86 the culprit is the gasket that the glass travels between as it moves. I've experimented with stretching the gasket...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
11-03-2021, 07:25 PM
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Spare tire in limited models?
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QHawk
Put sealant in it? No. The missing spare is one...
Put sealant in it? No. The missing spare is one of the few serious deficiencies of the new models as far as I'm concerned. If the trunk well still exists to accommodate a spare, I'd get one if I...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
11-03-2021, 06:26 PM
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Spare tire in limited models?
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QHawk
And if you patch the tire yourself with a plug...
And if you patch the tire yourself with a plug kit, as I've always done, without ever needing to bring a flat anywhere for repair? Oh. I can't do that anymore.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
11-03-2021, 12:47 PM
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Spare tire in limited models?
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11,564
Posted By
QHawk
And what does fix-a-flat goo do the the TPM...
And what does fix-a-flat goo do the the TPM sensor?
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
07-21-2021, 08:46 PM
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Dusty fusebox
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QHawk
DustOff? To blow everything even deeper into...
DustOff? To blow everything even deeper into every recess? This is a job for a brush and vacuum cleaner.
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
11-06-2020, 04:14 AM
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2020 BRZ Maestro Flash Help.
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QHawk
I have a 2020 86. When I replaced the HU and...
I have a 2020 86. When I replaced the HU and added the RR, I flashed it with the 2019 86 firmware (the latest available for the 86) and have had no problems. Everything functions as it should. The...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
10-27-2020, 04:55 AM
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What is real leather in the 86’s interior?
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4,497
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QHawk
Toyota literature says that my 2020 GT has...
Toyota literature says that my 2020 GT has "Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel...Leather-wrapped parking brake handle cover...Leather gearshift boot...." I'm pretty sure that my 2013 FR-S...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
09-29-2020, 09:03 PM
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Toyota 86 vs 2.0 Supra
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QHawk
I'm curious about something. You list what sound...
I'm curious about something. You list what sound like virtues but include "Automatic engine start/stop." Really? Disabling that nuisance seems almost standard procedure on BMWs for anyone who...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
07-01-2020, 08:45 PM
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2020 86 Audio Replacement?
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QHawk
I started writing a detailed description of my...
I started writing a detailed description of my experience with replacing the HU in my 2020 86GT with a Kenwood DDX6706S, adding a front camera, replacing the rear camera, and doing a few other...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
06-16-2020, 06:59 PM
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37
Anyone make front side markers blink with turn signals?
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QHawk
So an adapter like this, used for this purpose,...
So an adapter like this, used for this purpose, depends on a constant source of power connected to the stop wire--that is, power not tapped from the side marker wiring. Right?
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
06-16-2020, 04:09 AM
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Anyone make front side markers blink with turn signals?
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QHawk
The approach using a trailer light adapter is...
The approach using a trailer light adapter is neat and reliable. However, I might be wrong, but I think the behavior of the lights will follow this pattern:
-- headlights off: turn signal and...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-26-2020, 02:39 PM
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Primacy HP vs Premier A/S
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2,620
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QHawk
I ran Pilot Sport AS3+s (from Costco) on my FR-S...
I ran Pilot Sport AS3+s (from Costco) on my FR-S for three years and never had reason to regret the choice. Rolling resistance was just slightly greater than with the original tires, but that was the...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
04-20-2020, 05:07 PM
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Source for j5 camera connector
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QHawk
Source for j5 camera connector
I'm looking for a j5 connector that goes on the end of the backup camera harness on an 86 or BRZ. The picture of what's need is poor quality but the best I could find. I'm looking for only the...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-19-2020, 09:21 PM
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22
My BMW Interlude
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4,280
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QHawk
I'm also happy to see someone else with a...
I'm also happy to see someone else with a reaction similar to my own. You have it exactly right: "I thought the 228i would be a comfortable sports car; but in reality it's a compact grand...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-15-2020, 10:00 PM
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My BMW Interlude
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4,280
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QHawk
I can add this historic item. The dealership is...
I can add this historic item. The dealership is long gone, as are the four-digit new car prices.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-15-2020, 09:46 PM
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22
My BMW Interlude
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4,280
Posted By
QHawk
Only some days. The Barracuda was built...
Only some days.
The Barracuda was built on the Valiant frame. There were similarities, but at the time, I firmly denied that.
Just north of Hartford in a town that appears little changed...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-15-2020, 06:34 PM
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22
My BMW Interlude
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4,280
Posted By
QHawk
My BMW Interlude
I’ve now owned two 86s, actually one FR-S and a new 2020 86GT, but a BMW 228i interrupts this sequence with its abbreviated, six month stay in our garage. What explains that car’s presence my...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-18-2020, 05:06 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
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14,149
Posted By
QHawk
I plugged in the jumper, and the speakers are now...
I plugged in the jumper, and the speakers are now working.
Unfortunately, now that the audio is present in its full glory, I realize how crummy it is, as other people have said. A replacement HU...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-18-2020, 01:16 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
Views:
14,149
Posted By
QHawk
In my new 86, that jumper harness is not...
In my new 86, that jumper harness is not connected to anything. It's present--cable-tied to the input wires from the headunit but not being used. The installation instructions for the HU clearly were...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-17-2020, 04:16 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
Views:
14,149
Posted By
QHawk
True. But you must be far more flexible than I...
True. But you must be far more flexible than I am. I'll let the dealer's tech earn his money. I won't be paying him.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-16-2020, 09:54 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
Views:
14,149
Posted By
QHawk
The picture made the difference. I found the HD2,...
The picture made the difference. I found the HD2, and it's properly connected. When the dealer corrects this problem, I'll be sure to get an explanation of what was wrong.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-15-2020, 10:45 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
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14,149
Posted By
QHawk
I rigged a reliable ground for testing and found...
I rigged a reliable ground for testing and found no 12v on either the turn on or primary line. The ground on the black wire is good. I looked for the HD2 connector under the dash but couldn't...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-15-2020, 07:34 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
Views:
14,149
Posted By
QHawk
Checking the amp with a meter and small speaker...
Checking the amp with a meter and small speaker shows the following.
Continuity to both speakers: good.
Audio signals from HU to amp: good.
Amp turn on signal: missing, I think, although I had...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-13-2020, 08:21 PM
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80
Issue with 2020 Head Unit - Door Speakers dead
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14,149
Posted By
QHawk
So I picked up my new 2020 86GT today, and what...
So I picked up my new 2020 86GT today, and what do I find? Neither door speaker is working.
I'm scheduled to go back to the dealer for something else next week, but I'll have a look at the amp...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
03-12-2020, 03:27 AM
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225
2020 86 Stereo Info
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60,104
Posted By
QHawk
Pictures here....
Pictures here. (https://fccid.io/2AHPN-BE2841/External-Photos/External-Photos-R0-2-9Sep2017-3870743)
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