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Joxer · 05-13-2014, 08:15 PM

I have the same thing on both pillars after my first winter - dealer has submitted the pictures to Toyota and waiting for the resolution.

Mikepage · 05-13-2014, 08:17 PM

I hope and am sure they will replace it!

They doesn't send anything to Toyota for me. They have only verified the rust on the pillar and placed an order to replace it without asking any questions.

Make sure they will apply some 3M on it BEFORE reinstalling them.

KPR10 · 05-13-2014, 09:53 PM

Toyota should fix it for sure, the dealer shouldn't need to get prior approval. My dealer took one look at it and agreed to fix it under warranty, they took photos and sent to Toyota corporate so they are aware of the problem. Hopefully Toyota comes out with a TSB on this and !maybe a solution for people.

I think anyone who drove their car in winter has this problem. Especially us in the Toronto area as salt is used heavily.

Burrcold · 05-13-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joxer

I have the same thing on both pillars after my first winter - dealer has submitted the pictures to Toyota and waiting for the resolution.

Holy shit that's bad!!

Rayme · 05-13-2014, 10:40 PM

Wow guys. I had 2 winters with mine and never noticed if I had rust there, I will check it out tomorrow.

Mikepage · 05-13-2014, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayme

Wow guys. I had 2 winters with mine and never noticed if I had rust there, I will check it out tomorrow.

Am pretty sure you will have it also... Unfortunately

evan · 05-13-2014, 11:28 PM

Wtf. Holy untreated steel. Aftermarket response soon?

Rayme · 05-14-2014, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikepage

Am pretty sure you will have it also... Unfortunately

I must truely have a golden FRS. They both look like new!

I wonder if they use harsher stuff over there? Here it's just salt...alot of salt.

I would suggest to spray the pillar slighty with WD40. The capillary effect should indeed push water away and prevent rust..don't get it on the glass.

strat61caster · 05-14-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayme

I must truely have a golden FRS. They both look like new!

I wonder if they use harsher stuff over there? Here it's just salt...alot of salt.

I would suggest to spray the pillar slighty with WD40. The capillary effect should indeed push water away and prevent rust..don't get it on the glass.

There hasn't been a snowflake within 50 miles of my car and I've got it.

microbionic · 05-15-2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joxer

I have the same thing on both pillars after my first winter - dealer has submitted the pictures to Toyota and waiting for the resolution.

WOW thats the worst i have seen,...

cycleboy · 05-15-2014, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayme

I must truely have a golden FRS. They both look like new!

I wonder if they use harsher stuff over there? Here it's just salt...alot of salt.

I would suggest to spray the pillar slighty with WD40. The capillary effect should indeed push water away and prevent rust..don't get it on the glass.

Have you pushed down on the hard rubber where it crosses the pillar?

Mine has only been rained on a few days in the year I've owned it and it has clear rust lines on both sides. Seriously, I bet I could count the # of days it has seen rain on possibly one hand but for sure two.

Mikepage · 05-22-2014, 11:11 PM

Back from the dealer today with 2 new windows and some 3M to prevent rust

Everything under warranty of course!

ARTBRZ · 03-11-2015, 12:44 AM

Did Subaru/Toyota find a fix for this? I can't find any other thread. I'm thinking if taking mine to the dealership. I just hope they don't mess up my tint that was recently installed.

KPR10 · 03-12-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARTBRZ

Did Subaru/Toyota find a fix for this? I can't find any other thread. I'm thinking if taking mine to the dealership. I just hope they don't mess up my tint that was recently installed.

I went and saw the new 2015 FRS at the toronto AutoShow back in February and I noticed that the hard black window trim on my version of the car (2013 MY) has been replaced by a much softer window trim that will not rub the paint on the metal pillar.

If you are taking this to a dealer to get it fixed, you should ask them to not only replace the the small triangle window with the metal pillar, but also to replace the black window trim with the upgraded part so that it does not happen again.

05-13-2014, 08:17 PM	#16
Mikepage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S 2013 Raven Location: Canada Posts: 690 Thanks: 380 Thanked 186 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Tried to prevent rust, may have made it worse... I hope and am sure they will replace it! They doesn't send anything to Toyota for me. They have only verified the rust on the pillar and placed an order to replace it without asking any questions. Make sure they will apply some 3M on it BEFORE reinstalling them. __________________ *o= FR-S =o*

05-13-2014, 10:40 PM	#19
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow guys. I had 2 winters with mine and never noticed if I had rust there, I will check it out tomorrow. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

05-22-2014, 11:11 PM	#26
Mikepage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S 2013 Raven Location: Canada Posts: 690 Thanks: 380 Thanked 186 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Tried to prevent rust, may have made it worse... Back from the dealer today with 2 new windows and some 3M to prevent rust Everything under warranty of course! __________________ *o= FR-S =o* Last edited by Mikepage; 05-25-2014 at 11:32 AM.

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Joxer Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Firestorm Location: Toronto Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the same thing on both pillars after my first winter - dealer has submitted the pictures to Toyota and waiting for the resolution.

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KPR10 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS - Asphalt Location: Canada - GTA Posts: 36 Thanks: 93 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota should fix it for sure, the dealer shouldn't need to get prior approval. My dealer took one look at it and agreed to fix it under warranty, they took photos and sent to Toyota corporate so they are aware of the problem. Hopefully Toyota comes out with a TSB on this and !maybe a solution for people. I think anyone who drove their car in winter has this problem. Especially us in the Toronto area as salt is used heavily.

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ARTBRZ Aloha! Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 350 Thanks: 121 Thanked 180 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did Subaru/Toyota find a fix for this? I can't find any other thread. I'm thinking if taking mine to the dealership. I just hope they don't mess up my tint that was recently installed.

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