Design Fault

[tmd12]

Hi

I own a 98 Carina 2.0 TD

I have had the car since it was 6 months old, and have two problems since then. Just wondering if other people have had similar faults especially on the diesel

1 - The discs keep warping, I have had about 5 sets on and now just live with the vibrating steering wheel! They were changed twice under warranty. I do need to change them again as they are getting very bad and was wondering if anyone had experienced a similar problem

2 - The electric windows are very very slow going back up, the rubbers were changed under warranty which did not really help. I do keep lubricating them with silicon and someone suggested fairy liquid but they are still pants.

Thanks very much

[That Toyota Mechanic]

The solution I have for your slow, sticking windows would be to remove the exterior rubber strips and wash them with soapy water and a stiff brush, these rubbers have a strip of velvet contacting the glass, this easily becomes clogged with dirt from the windows and can prevent smooth operation of the window mechanism, as for the warping brake discs I can only recommend that you return to the dealership as this is a very serious and unusual issue, possibly caused by damaged suspension or steering components or damage to the braking system which will need to be rectified, in the mean time I recommend that you drive with extra caution and avoid high speed driving

[Catlover]

Luke, the original post was made in Sept 2008, almost 12 years ago!

[FROSTYBALLS]

The topic will be 12 years old later this year, and the OP hasn't visited the club since October 2008 .....

[PaulinhoT]

I wonder how many discs sets they've been through in those 12 years 😄

[tmd12]

This is a bit ironic as I have just come back on to see this old thread resurrected! Well I have been through quite a few sets of discs having driven over 240,000 miles! The windows are still slow, silicon spray helps. I will try the tip to remove and wash

[PaulinhoT]

240,000 miles, now that's a journey 😄 well done.