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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
06-10-2021, 08:54 PM
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2016 FR-S Service Manual & Wiring Diagram
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highway7
Looking for an offline copy of the repair manual...
Looking for an offline copy of the repair manual for a 2013 FRS incase this ever goes down, thank you in advance!
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-22-2020, 06:47 PM
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Regrets on Automatic?
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highway7
Everyone hating = have automatics :lol: Why...
Everyone hating = have automatics :lol:
Why is it the automatic owners that "have regret?" Because a manual owner will never have regret unless he breaks an arm or leg, only then will he wish he...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-21-2020, 07:51 PM
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Regrets on Automatic?
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highway7
Having traffic is the whole point of driving...
Having traffic is the whole point of driving manual, up shifting and downshifting as traffic changes. And when you get comfortable, your muscle memory makes shifting automatic anyways so you don't...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
01-25-2020, 05:18 PM
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Need help extracting drain plug...
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highway7
As well order a new drain plug from the...
As well order a new drain plug from the dealership and put it on the next oil change.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-18-2019, 12:19 PM
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Recurring issue: suspension mount popping (TSB 05-61-16)
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highway7
I had this problem as well, reversing while...
I had this problem as well, reversing while turning the wheel led to multiple audible pops
I fixed by tightening the 3 strut tower nuts, and also cleaning and re greasing the front brake pads.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
12-18-2019, 12:17 PM
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Need help extracting drain plug...
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highway7
6 point Then remove splash panel and use...
6 point
Then remove splash panel and use vice grips
How did you manage to round off the bolt? Unless the 12 pt wasn't on properly?
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-10-2019, 06:43 PM
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Which frs-s should I get? (Stock turbocharged or built motor w/ custom turbo)
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highway7
Neither; don't buy someone else's project
Neither; don't buy someone else's project
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2019, 07:55 PM
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Revving after 10 mins idle from cold start
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highway7
Chances of damage? No. Publicly shame them...
Chances of damage? No.
Publicly shame them on social media so they offer a full refund? Yes.
To everyone saying "no big deal", stay beta.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-04-2019, 01:20 AM
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Idle rpm drop
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highway7
Normal. The car idles very low when warmed up,...
Normal. The car idles very low when warmed up, any sudden added strain (AC, fans, and rear defroster) will slightly drop the idle. Even as the AC clutch cycles automatically or cooling fans turn on,...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-04-2019, 01:14 AM
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Car doesn't crank :(
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highway7
Sounds like issue with the new battery
Sounds like issue with the new battery
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-18-2019, 12:05 AM
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I can't even see if my pads are low. Worst brake design ever.
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56,177
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highway7
Learn to put the jack stands on properly next time
Learn to put the jack stands on properly next time
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
11-13-2019, 05:21 PM
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Is it normal that the coolant gets low in time?
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highway7
Decade"s" is an exaggeration, but I have family...
Decade"s" is an exaggeration, but I have family cars whom the coolant has never been touched in 13 years and the level is perfectly fine. While with this car, I find myself topping up the coolant...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
11-12-2019, 11:53 PM
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Is it normal that the coolant gets low in time?
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highway7
Known problem with this car. I top off the...
Known problem with this car. I top off the coolant every year or so with dealership OEM coolant. No overheating problems.
To everyone suggesting that it's due to the water "evaporating". Has...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-15-2019, 09:11 PM
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Is there any complications with doing a manual swap?
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highway7
Not worth doing a swap. Sell your car and buy a...
Not worth doing a swap. Sell your car and buy a manual twin instead.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-14-2019, 03:05 PM
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2019 Toyota 86 TRD Edition
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91,446
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highway7
Was his dad pissed?
Was his dad pissed?
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-12-2019, 08:24 PM
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AC not blowing any cold air
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highway7
Just wanted to update Brought my car in...
Just wanted to update
Brought my car in to the dealership, paid for an AC recharge
They tested with a dye and also pressure tested prior to recharging with new R134A, no signs of serious...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-30-2019, 02:00 PM
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AC not blowing any cold air
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highway7
AC not blowing any cold air
Hello all,
I have a 2013 FRS with about 150k km on the odo, and the AC has stopped working. It was working fine last year during the summer, blew ice cold AC instantly the button is pressed, and...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-15-2019, 03:14 PM
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VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL
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highway7
Yes it's a relatively simple "4 cylinder engine"...
Yes it's a relatively simple "4 cylinder engine" but it's also in a boxer configuration that isn't nearly as simple as a regular inline 4, that the average tech won't have experience on. I would...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-15-2019, 03:04 PM
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VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL
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35,519
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highway7
Agreed... Subaru / Toyota really dropped the ball...
Agreed... Subaru / Toyota really dropped the ball by expecting regular techs to rip apart an entire engine to replace valve springs and one-use items. It would have been better to have dedicated...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
02-15-2019, 12:51 PM
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Best place for towel to check if I have a motor oil leak? Also question about low oil
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3,238
Posted By
highway7
Not for me. I drain exactly 5.4L (~100mL less due...
Not for me. I drain exactly 5.4L (~100mL less due to spillage) as the manual states every time I do an oil change. When I check the oil in the morning it is right at the max dot. Engine doesn't burn...
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02-13-2019, 04:52 PM
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Let's talk lug nuts.
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10,304
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highway7
Closed for sure. Open lugs will expose threads to...
Closed for sure. Open lugs will expose threads to the elements.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
02-13-2019, 04:50 PM
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16
Best place for towel to check if I have a motor oil leak? Also question about low oil
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3,238
Posted By
highway7
I found no point in checking the oil even after 5...
I found no point in checking the oil even after 5 minutes, there is too much oil in the dip stick tube that will make reading the dipstick hard. Check first thing in the morning before startup for an...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-07-2019, 08:21 PM
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56
Car won't turn over
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11,235
Posted By
highway7
Fail on everyone saying it's the battery. OP...
Fail on everyone saying it's the battery. OP could have just hooked up jumper cables from a running car with help from a friend/family/neighbour and easily concluded if it's the battery or not.
...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-07-2019, 06:33 PM
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28
Battery Contents Spewed All Over Engine Bay!
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5,822
Posted By
highway7
That's not the stock battery Battery...
That's not the stock battery
Battery could have been overfilled with water
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
01-30-2019, 07:56 PM
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123
Toyota USDM fog light kit install
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92,762
Posted By
highway7
The fog lights were a factory option AFAIK. ...
The fog lights were a factory option AFAIK.
And yes, the actual fog light indicator in the dash does turn on and off with the official OEM (not eBay "OEM") kit.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-24-2019, 08:13 PM
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49
Valve spring recall - CEL and Slip Light now on
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9,051
Posted By
highway7
105k (problem free I'm assuming) miles!? I would...
105k (problem free I'm assuming) miles!? I would have skipped the recall
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-22-2019, 06:39 PM
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10
Coolant type
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21,303
Posted By
highway7
All these posters from CA don't realize the 55/45...
All these posters from CA don't realize the 55/45 is designed for Canadian winters
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-08-2019, 06:50 PM
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43
What is the factory battery lifespan of the FR-S?
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5,937
Posted By
highway7
The biggest factor IMO is parking my car indoors,...
The biggest factor IMO is parking my car indoors, especially overnight.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-07-2019, 04:30 PM
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26
Anyone know the history on this yellow, non-release series ‘15 FR-S?
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3,932
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highway7
Those tail lights are definitely not original...
Those tail lights are definitely not original 2015 design
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-07-2019, 04:28 PM
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99
Got my letter today
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16,298
Posted By
highway7
At 145 000 miles, if the valve springs were...
At 145 000 miles, if the valve springs were defective they would have gone a long time ago. I would skip the recall, and keep the letter in case it ever does happen. AFAIK there isn't a deadline or...
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