FR-S 10 Series Registry

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by twag4

For anyone interested:
Some of you may recall in April that I took my 10 FRS into the dealer because the illuminated dash panel quit working. Toyota had the dealer order the small ECU that is located under the center console to fix it. They said to try that, then a complete wiring harness next if problem persisted, then finally the $1100 panel itself if the first two didn't fix it. And just for fun, order them separately after trying each in sequence. I just got back from the dealer, they finally just today got the ECU in. It did not repair the problem. It took 2+ months to get it in. The technician again confirmed to them that there is voltage going to the illuminated panel, and that he believes it is the culprit. Toyota persists in this slow and systematic approach to correcting the fault. The dealer ordered the wiring harness today. At this rate, I won't have this repaired until October or November. And, I will have well less than a year on my warranty before they get it working. This also means they won't have to fix it again when it fails again. I am supremely disappointed in Toyota. How these kinds of wait times are acceptable to them defies logic. I am going to start looking into a new car for my wife soon. I am scratching Toyota off the list. I have bought many new cars in my time, and have never experienced so much quibbling from a car maker. The dealer wanted to order the whole kit, and replace whatever needed replaced to fix this, but Toyota USA simply will not allow it. I agree this is a small issue, but it is indicative of the mistreatment I believe I can expect if I were to come in with a major problem. Love my FR-S, but not going to spend money on a Lexus with this experience now. Anybody driven an Infiniti Q50? Always had great experience with Nissan.

If the problem was reported before the warranty is up, you should be covered. Sucks that it's taking so long to get resolved, but it sounds like they're (slowly) fixing it for you. Good luck.

[abraxis]

Originally Posted by twag4

For anyone interested:
Love my FR-S, but not going to spend money on a Lexus with this experience now. Anybody driven an Infiniti Q50? Always had great experience with Nissan.

http://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-my-da...s-e-1713628752

[twag4]

Originally Posted by abraxis

http://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-my-da...s-e-1713628752

Yeah. That isn't my experience with Toyota. This is my third brand new Toyota. Three different dealers, three different decades, same experience for warranty work on all three. No more. I only bought this one because I wanted the U.S. Version of the 86. I'm jot a fan of the BRZ mustache, so I bought this. I am reminded now of my experience with Toyota in each of the past two decades. Still the same.

[CenCali86]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90552


For those of you who did not receive the special edition trunk mat I am selling mine that was left behind when I traded mine in.

I also have the head unit up for sale if for some reason anyone needs that :P

[timmydatooth]

#0263 Checking in here in FL. Just got it yesterday and I love it. Hope to run into other fellow 10 series owners one day. haha

[F3RGY68]

It's inevitable for many owners in the future that the special edition features stop working. There are alternatives for LED badges, but who can experiment with electroluminescent panels for the dash? I'm interested in how much work would it take to wire in a decal that glows, and the best place to source it. I know it's possible, and wouldn't be expensive. It also opens up customization...

Don't tell me to take it to the dealer...they're ignorant to it now and in the future it doesn't make sense to fork over thousands of dollars in parts and labor for their guesswork.

[mush]

had the 10 series shift knob stored in a box, took it out yesterday and the light doesn't work anymore, the battery probably died after being "drained" for so long
i guess ill take it to the dealer and see what happens

[Tien0227]

I have a manual, so I don't have one, but isn't it solar powered?

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[Abraxus]

Originally Posted by mush

had the 10 series shift knob stored in a box, took it out yesterday and the light doesn't work anymore, the battery probably died after being "drained" for so long
i guess ill take it to the dealer and see what happens

On my automatic (not sure if that matters) 10 series the shift knob is solar powered. It has a little button on the side you can press to turn the light off and on when it's dark. Might just need some sun.

[mush]

Originally Posted by Abraxus

On my automatic (not sure if that matters) 10 series the shift knob is solar powered. It has a little button on the side you can press to turn the light off and on when it's dark. Might just need some sun.

Left it under a light the whole day yesterday and left it in the sun for a bit today. Not working. Im at the dealer now lol

[F3RGY68]

I'll probably check with a different dealer about my dash not working when the first oil change comes around. However, is there anyone willing to sell their panel? Doesn't matter if it's working or not; doesn't even need the ribbon cable attached. I know there's some that have swapped theirs out for aftermarket.

If the dealer is slow or stupid about it (most likely) I plan on putting in my own EL panel, and possibly make a custom overlay to have a different logo displayed while the car is on. I would like to have a spare to dissect and operate. If it's successful I'll do a write up and people could have their custom panels with different colors.

[timmydatooth]

#263 Checking in! Love the Silver Ignition Color! It's like silver and baby blue are having a war on my car. lol Taking lip suggestions if anyone has any. Thanks everyone and cheers!

[mush]

Originally Posted by F3RGY68

I'll probably check with a different dealer about my dash not working when the first oil change comes around. However, is there anyone willing to sell their panel? Doesn't matter if it's working or not; doesn't even need the ribbon cable attached. I know there's some that have swapped theirs out for aftermarket.

If the dealer is slow or stupid about it (most likely) I plan on putting in my own EL panel, and possibly make a custom overlay to have a different logo displayed while the car is on. I would like to have a spare to dissect and operate. If it's successful I'll do a write up and people could have their custom panels with different colors.

yea try checking with a different dealer
mine placed an order for a new shift knob and when they get it in ill just have to swap my old one

[Bimble Bamble]

Has anyone turned the rear badge into a brake light or can anyone point me to a thread where this has been done?