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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-31-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By arvidj
I did not know this. I will immediately go out...

I did not know this. I will immediately go out and remove one or the other from my 2015 FRS to bring the car back into harmony :)

They have both been in place since I purchased it new in Minnesota...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-24-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 97,894
Posted By arvidj
Finally, a solution ...

I would like to thank the experts on this forum who provided well reasoned comments on the the issue ...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-23-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 788,715
Posted By arvidj
I think Calum's point was that he drives ... like...

I think Calum's point was that he drives ... like I do ... with the headlights on in the daytime. When the headlights are on the screen is dimmed to the point where it is useless.

The screen...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-18-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,751
Posted By arvidj
You did not say what year. I have a 2015...

You did not say what year.

I have a 2015 with about 4500 miles on it. I had not driven it for about 5 days. Went out to go to work and the battery was dead. Not even enough energy to light up the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-28-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 97,894
Posted By arvidj
I will speculate it is this ......

I will speculate it is this ... http://crawfordperformance.com/product/eco-block-q2/ ... though I am not exactly sure what 'this' is.

It looks like it re-positions the MAF sensor and the...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-22-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,628
Posted By arvidj
According to Google it's 6.4 miles from the...

According to Google it's 6.4 miles from the house. I may have to go and watch.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-31-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 97,894
Posted By arvidj
The dealer had the car for two days and ensured...

The dealer had the car for two days and ensured that the software was the latest and greatest available from Scion.



I am not exactly sure why I should invest in after market tuning when I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-31-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 97,894
Posted By arvidj
I am assuming that the thought that I am...

I am assuming that the thought that I am intelligent enough or over the past 50 years of owning and working on cars have accumulated enough knowledge to know what "an accessory kicking in" might look...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-30-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,357
Posted By arvidj
When I ordered my 2015 in last July I added the...

When I ordered my 2015 in last July I added the dealer installed TRD springs, swaybar and brakes. The parts arrived in mid August and the car arrived in mid September, at which time they installed...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-30-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 97,894
Posted By arvidj
My 2015 FRS a/t also does this in park and...

My 2015 FRS a/t also does this in park and neutral.

I took it into the dealer in October and after two days they said "it was normal" because (a) they had no clue how to fix it and (b) they had...
Forum: Great Lakes 12-21-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,628
Posted By arvidj
I know there is a "pay and spray" on '17' in...

I know there is a "pay and spray" on '17' in Shakopee but that is a little out of your way. They do seem to be nearing extinction.
...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-29-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 56,589
Posted By arvidj
I was thinking of replacing it with a OLED...

I was thinking of replacing it with a OLED display or something similar rather than re-purposing the existing "analog" presentation. Drive it from a very robust Arduino or Raspberry that is connected...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-26-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 56,589
Posted By arvidj
What a great use for that unused [at least by me]...

What a great use for that unused [at least by me] piece of visual real estate!!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,139
Posted By arvidj
Well the call to Scion Customer Service suggests...

Well the call to Scion Customer Service suggests they are impotent.

They "do not have the authority to override the dealerships determination that the condition is 'normal'".

This is an...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,139
Posted By arvidj
As I mentioned earlier, I took the car into the...

As I mentioned earlier, I took the car into the dealer with the idle issue. They had the car two days and it still idled poorly when I picked it up. Here are the details from the paperwork:
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-22-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By arvidj
My 2015 FRS will do that on occasion. When...

My 2015 FRS will do that on occasion. When starting after having sat all night it may misfire once or twice during the first 10 seconds or so.

With only 2200 miles on it I can not comment on what...
Forum: Exterior Parts - Lighting 10-20-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 58,022
Posted By arvidj
I knew you had addressed it in the video but...

I knew you had addressed it in the video but wanted to provide feedback that at least one person would prefer the $15 - $20 as an option over the guillotine splices ... and soldering is not my idea...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-20-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,636
Posted By arvidj
I fully understand what the car isn't. The goal...

I fully understand what the car isn't. The goal was to see if the wiring was in the mirror housing "because it was cheaper to include the wiring and not hook it up" rather than "manufacturing and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-20-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,139
Posted By arvidj
Thanks for the comment. I assumed the A/C...

Thanks for the comment.

I assumed the A/C came on to act as a dehumidifier. It would cool the air in an effort to lower the air temperature below the dew point. After the moisture condenses on the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-17-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,636
Posted By arvidj
I very much wanted to add heated mirrors to my...

I very much wanted to add heated mirrors to my FRS and these seemed like the perfect solution.

I just took the mirror off the passengers side of my "bought in the United States No Options 2015 ...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-17-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,223
Posted By arvidj
A little late to answer this but for those that...

A little late to answer this but for those that might be wondering ...

I just took the mirror off the passengers side of my "bought in the United States No Options 2015 FRS" and there is no...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-17-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,650
Posted By arvidj
A little late to answer this but ... I just...

A little late to answer this but ...

I just took the mirror off the passengers side of my "bought in the United States No Options 2015 FRS" and there is no heated mirror wiring in the mirror head....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-17-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 892
Views: 274,139
Posted By arvidj
Can you elaborate on this "throttle body coolant...

Can you elaborate on this "throttle body coolant bypass" procedure?

I have a 2015 FRS AT with less than 2000 miles on it and have idle issues.

It is definitely not the air conditioner...
Forum: Exterior Parts - Lighting 10-06-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 58,022
Posted By arvidj
Food for thought ... For those of us who...

Food for thought ...

For those of us who really do want "plug-n-play" offer an add-on the has the two reverse light connectors and then the pigtail to plug into your existing red wire. That way...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-22-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,807
Posted By arvidj
+1

+1
Forum: Software Tuning 09-19-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,780
Posted By arvidj
I have the same issue. While in park with the air...

I have the same issue. While in park with the air on it will idle at 650 RPM, then slowly drop to below 500 RPM. It eventually "stumbles", which seems to get somethings attention and it then quickly...
Forum: Great Lakes 09-19-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,628
Posted By arvidj
Might be there on either Saturday [#6] or Sunday...

Might be there on either Saturday [#6] or Sunday [#7] to watch.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-12-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 788,715
Posted By arvidj
Yet another "Would it be able to do this?" question ...

I have a 2015 FRS with the low end radio. I don't listen music when I drive so that functionality is not an issue. My goals, in order, are:

To retain my current "hands free phone" functionality.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-07-2014, 04:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,711
Posted By arvidj
Anyone have a suggestion for lubricant? I...

Anyone have a suggestion for lubricant?

I have a new 2015 with the dealer installed TRD sway bars. I know they lubricated the bushings when they installed the bars but there is an annoying squeak...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-06-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 86,079
Posted By arvidj
Ok, I am to the point in the install where I...

Ok, I am to the point in the install where I mount the concealed display but have no clue about how to get the 'cubby hole' [sorry for the technical term, I don't know what Scion actually calls this...
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