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sssh, it has only been a few weeks, I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 22 plate Excel in scarlet flare it's a late December 2021 build making it one of those odd spec 2021.5 cars, registered March 22

Hi Jason yes the new dealer (Snows in Poole) had Techs who were good, willing to talk and work it through. It turned out to be the Accelerator pedal assembly I believe there was intermittant contact on the position sensor. I found putting side pressure on the pedal briefly would make it work until I switched off the car. I could stop it working by a quick kick of the pedal in opposite direction. They swapped out throttle pedal assembly ... problem solved!

Personally, I love the EPB on the Yaris; as Cyker mentioned, I have set mine to go on/off with putting the car in/out of "P" and have never experienced an issue. Also the "Hold" setting is OK, but it does hold the footbrake on which means it leaves brake lights illuminated to the (possible) discomfort of people behind. OK for traffic lights, but at level crossings or other long delays I always apply the EPB. It deactivates instantly when the car starts to move. My biggest problem is with my non-epb MX5 where I've forgotten to put the handbrake on 😂🤣

Currently in Japan and saw all these lined up in the port ready to be shipped. Guess they are for domestic sales as Yaris for the UK are not made in Japan are they? Toyota are definitely King over here and all the K cars are so cute.

yaris 1999-2020 has a manual handbrake the Mk4 has EPB, very strange at first, muscle memory means you keep going for the hand brake, even after 6-7 years I still go to grab the keys out of the ignition at times

As far as scratches go they aren't too bad. Definitely not deep ones, but they are scratches nonetheless. Not sure if t-cut and a mechy polish would fix it - Would love if it did! For a car coming up for 4 years I accept there will be bits of wear and tear on it - It's actually not too bad for its age! Stuff like this where its very noticeable from the side is a bit too much for me though, especially since its a nice deep colour 😅 I'd love it to be perfect, but would settle for it just not being noticeable unless you were looking for a defect I think from the email he's thinking about doing the whole side of the car to guard against a mismatch in colour, or reduce how noticeable it is - which is fair enough, I understand the reasoning. Its not a large area that is needing repaired which is why I was surprised at him recommending the full side being redone. He's asked for me to stop at the bodyshop to chat it over so will do that, also booked in to speak to the Toyota approved place too Tbh I'd probably settle for it being only visible if you knew to look - I'm the only driver so I never have to look at the passenger side 😂 Where do you stop when you respray the side of the car? Because you've got to tie into the existing paint at some point, Presumably they stop on a panel edge?

2 very different driving cars, and the ride is a bit firm on 17" 45 profile, no HUD, Nav or JBL, but it does have park assist, RCTA+B, BSM and lots of other hidden stuff, got a few upgrades to do yet

Nice must admit if eagle-eyed Tony hadn't mentioned it I wouldn't have! Be interested to hear how you're finding it and compared to the Mk3!

Ooh good spot, you kept that quiet flash!! I normally switch to P as well - I don't like how the car strains continuously against the EPB if you're in Drive, and that horrible lurch you get when it switches from the hydraulic brakes to the EPB I find unpleasant. It seems to be about 2 or 3 minutes - It will flash up a message saying press the foot brake to maintain Brake Hold, and if you ignore, it switches to the EPB and disengages the hydraulic brakes, accompanied by the nasty lurch I mention above. If I see that message (Which I do regularly because M25 Smart Motorway sections), I usually take it as a cue to switch to P because I'll be thee for a while...

I didn’t notice you have changed your car. Enjoy your new Yaris. 🚙👍

I always check if the heater is hot after draining coolant. Some car have bleeding procedure, but generally we must assure that the heater is full blast hot and no air trapped in the heater core. message the upper radiator hose a bit to burp it. There is a special funnel that fits radiator cap tightly and can do bleeding process much safer and faster. Gurgling sound when the engine is reved up or fluctuating temperature are typical signs of trapped air in the cooling system.

I got Stabillus, the OEM from ZF Friedrichshafen group. They are properly damped before reaching max. Monroe is also a good choice. Other brands sometimes have no damping and jingle the tailgate strongly.

Hi Bernard, The term "woke" has two main ways it's described Awareness of social injustice originally from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), "woke" means being alert to and understanding issues of racial prejudice and discrimination. Over time, it's grown to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities, including sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other issues. Social and political awareness In a more general sense, being "woke" can simply mean being informed about current social and political issues, especially those involving progressive ideology. Early uses, "Woke" has been around since the 1930s in AAVE, meaning "aware" or "informed." Shifting meaning, By the 2010s, "woke" became more prominent and broadened to include social justice issues. Current discussions, Today, "woke" can be used positively to describe someone who's actively fighting for social change. However, it can also be used critically to suggest someone is overly sensitive or focused on political correctness. Well there you go I didn't fully understand it myself so you are not alone.

It’s amazing how clean that engine is and how little wear is visible to the naked eye. It obviously has been serviced by book. Apart from the piston side skirts it looks in great shape and would not be expensive to get it into good working condition again.

Agreed, but it is the younger indigenous population who are turning their backs on our traditions. How can that be reversed?

During the lockdown availability of the AGM batteries was very hit and miss iirc there was a 3-month back order at one point plus some (a lot) of price gouging, so it may have been done as a stop gap

Hey after reading your post I realised mine wasn't working either so I decided to investigate. In the UK, TMC is broadcast using the Classic FM network. So I switched to FM on the radio and scanned for Classic FM, which is broadcast between 99.9 and 101.9 FM. I found Classic on 100.3 FM and manually entered that on the TMC frequency. Now connected.

Thanks for all the replies, looks like up to about 2020, to the Mk4, is when the change came in. Like all manufacturers though, there will be a lot of 'crossover' I guess, but it was likely a 2016/17 I was going to be looking at, so looks all good. Cheers.

I would imagine a Citroen or Peugeot would ride the potholes better than the cross, but you won’t get the reliability or excellent fuel economy with them, ( although Citroen has much improved lately) mines equipped with falken tyres which wouldn’t be my first choice but I find it’s comfortable enough, mines on 18” wheels but people say the smaller ones ride better, there’s no rear vent but if you set the centre one’s straight ahead, it will probably cool the rear enough for your dog.. I just set the brake hold button every time I start the car, I kinda go through a set sequence, push brake pedal, push start button, push brake hold button, then set off, ( seatbelt on of course)..

I think cars intended for Australia are made in Japan so these could be heading down under

No problems with small engine cars. As long as you drive sensible the small engine cars can last long too. Here an example One of my favourite small car and engines

It was people that wanted it not businesses. People want to have time off when they want, not to be forced to have it when they are told to, they also want to be able to shop when they want and not be told that they can't because of some unfounded worshiping of fictional extra terrestrial beings..

There is also a Brake Hold ability which holds the brake pedal for you when stationary, and the car can automatically apply the electronic handbrake when you put the car in Park and automatically disengages if you take it out of Park (Which is how they should have been when they invented the EPB; I don't know why it took so long to tie them together!) or otherwise try and move. I hate EPBs but the way it's been implemented in the Yaris models is very intuitive and isn't as big a PITA as it's been in some cars I've played with.

If it’s a Yaris hybrid that’s she’s after, then there isn’t a problem with electronic handbrakes. I’ve had a Yaris Cross for the past 15 months and never use the hand brake. When stopped at traffic lights, junctions or stationary behind other vehicles, I just keep my right foot on the brake pedal until I need to accelarate. That’s the beauty of ECVT gearboxes, you don’t have to apply the handbrake every time you stop.

I dont think replacing your headlights will fix a "headlight system malfunction" error. Firstly, the headlights are not canbus connected. Its a simple 12v supply for dip, high, tail and drl lights. Theres is no feedback to the body ECU on the Toyota wiring diagrams. If this is the error you are seeing, then its likely related to the "auto high beam" feature which comes with TSS models (Toyota Safety Sense).. eg if it has cameras attached to windscreen behind rear view mirror. Check camera vision on windcscreen is clean as a basic check. Otherwise its likely to be a TSS communication related issue with body/dash ECU.

I was just glad when I finally retrained myself to stop trying to press a non-existent clutch

We knew they were making losses on the GR Yaris - it was simply a cost of racing and homologation. They are now turning this into a viable business. I think the prices are realistic and means that they can support and cater for the customer segment that buys them. It is still one of a kind. There is nothing else out there like it. This just further cements its status as a future classic.

Should do wonders for the residuals of existing GR's!!

I posted the above in the main 12v battery thread as i believe the flat 12v battery problem is not caused by bad batteries but by how some owners use/dont use their cars, i think it would be of interest to potential buyers if hybrid owners who dont drive often could let us know how long they regularly leave their cars parked with no charger attached and if they have had any flat battery issues in the past. If you could include the age of the car, time spent driving, time spent in READY mode, weekly mileage and how often you drive it would be a great help thanks.

I pranged the wing of my Merc. A new wing and paint came £650. The garage that did it was not satisfied with the colour match. It was only visible if you knew to look. Many years ago someone who was an ex-professional painter did a friend's Jaguar. The colour was a rose quartz. He was not pleased with the result and also resprayed the whole side. I think Chips will probably be right.

I had a minor scratch at the back of mine (no dent - just a surface scratch). I cleaned it, dried it and used touch up paint. You can see the repair if you look closely but not from a distance and not at all once the normal grime and dirt has settled. It depends what kind of finish people want. On my 5 year old car I have no expectation of perfection. As long as it's not obvious to casual passers-by and their is no risk of corrosion I'm happy.

I think that the volume button works if the sat nav is talking at the time. However, I would like to just either mute it or have it at a normal volume. Most of the time I don't need the instructions, so mute by default would be handy. If I overlook to press the mute button whilst selecting a destination, I have to go back into the destination entry and recalculate the route. That just seems a bit long-winded. A mute button on the sat nav screen may be a better solution

Instantly is true, however if you are lazy the car will switch automatically after a time. AFAIK that time is not adjustable.

North, a week ago they had a GR86 next to it too.

HAPPY EASTER !!!!!

The road disappears and is not to be seen. I am not an idiot. When I say the road isn’t there, it isn’t there. Having had numerous cars since 1999 with factory satnav I have plenty of comparisons. To add to the rubbishness of the set up is the map updating needs a degree in software operating.

Indecision

I have never had any problems with the Nav and , TBH, I quite like it. Never had any wild detours and the mapping is no more than 6 months old (2 releases per year). If the map looks like the road you are on does not exist then try zoom in on the map. I have mine set at 100m resolution and all of the roads show just fine. Sometimes the answer is PICNIC.

Traditions only last as long as they are followed by the general public. British traditions are waning for two main reasons - intermarriage of different cultures, and wide disinterest in traditions by younger members of society. And it doesn’t help the situation when the “woke” brigade are endlessly endeavouring to change our natural beliefs.

My wife has a 2015 Yaris 1ltr Petrol with a manual handbrake.

Hi Neil,There isn't one definitive date for Toyota phasing out manual handbrakes across all their models. The industry as a whole is moving towards electronic parking brakes, but Toyota's adoption varies by car model.Look for used Toyota Yaris models online or at dealerships. Look at the year and see if the listing mentions a manual or electronic handbrake. This will give you a Idea of when the switch might have happened around the Yaris model specifically. The Toyota website might have archived information on past Yaris models. Check their past models section or use the search function for the Yaris and see if you can find specifications for older versions mentioning the handbrake type. Hope this helps

It's doubly confusing because there are two different parts to the lane thingy. The 'safety' part, the bit that's supposed to stop you drifting out of lane if you fall asleep or something, is always on - It automatically turns on when you start the car and requires you to hold the button for 5 seconds to turn it off, but will turn on again if you press the button again. The 'assist' part, which I keep calling autosteer because I can't remember which acronym is which, is only on when the radar cruise control is on, but can be toggled on and off with the same button that you hold to disable the 'safety' part.

2 hours a year of your life that you never get back. im a fan of tomtomgo on carplay for the same reason.

2020 MK4 Yaris Time driven 1.6 Hours to 3.7 Hours a week can spend 2 or 3 days not in use. Milage 40 miles some weeks others weeks 105 miles or yearly 4000 Miles. Dont use ready mode for charging as I live on a hill so traction battery if fully charged once I clime it. Use a charger as required & before batteery voltage drop to 12.2 volts. Battery is just over one year old.

@Countryside I think I worked out when I was checking the voltage every day that my Yaris Cross was pretty safe if I left it untouched for 10-14 days but I accept while the voltage might be OK, without a load tester, no way of being sure. I recall in the 70's having difficulty starting my MG midget. I charged up the battery but it was still slow to turn over so I took the car to a motorist shop, those were the days, and he put a load tester on it and confirmed the battery was on its last legs.

How often do you drive. - at least 2 sessions 5 days per week Time spent driving per journey or week. - at least 20 minutes Weekly mileage.- 225 miles Time spent in READY mode. - 7 hours per week Do you use a charger? - yes, but no more than monthly

Do you have a 2019 C-HR? - your profile refers to a 2020 Corolla ... What does the Owner's Manual for a 2019 C-HR say of the subject of Lane Keep Assist? If the car doesn't conform to the specification in the manual a visit to a dealer would be in order. The behaviour of TSS technology is evolving and differs between models and years so comments about "how mine works" aren't necessarily helpful ... 😉 Edit: A 2019 C-HR should have TSS-P which includes: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) Auto High Beams (AHB) Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) It does NOT have Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) which was introduced with TSS 2.0

Sadly not the case. Toyota saved some money on the earlier models by only fitting a smaller capacity 12v battery having known that it wasn't carrying as much load as on a conventional ICE vehicle. Unfortunately this means that the standby draw (power drawn even when off eg; alarm system) is a larger proportion of the battery's capacity. This in turn means that the 12v battery can be drained relatively quickly if the vehicle is unused. This was a particular problem during the Covid pandemic lock-downs and there are occasional reports of people finding the car to be dead after a couple of weeks in an airport carpark. Although the 12v battery doesn't do anything to start the engine it does have to power a relay to connect the traction battery to start the system. If the 12v battery is dead the car is as well. Even the central locking might not work. I think that later models have a more normal capacity battery fitted.

I believe it's the other way round for the temperature - the petrol engine has to be running for you to have heating but the air conditioning is electric so will run without the petrol engine. As long as the car is in ready mode, the 12V battery is being charged by the hybrid one. This happens even when the petrol engine is off. When the hybrid battery charge drops to a certain level, the petrol engine will start up to recharge it a bit. This cycles as necessary depending on charge level.

Air locked into the system very likely. One tip if you gonna try to replace coolant again, before you drain the coolant start the car and set heating in manual mode with AC off at max temperature and fan speed 1. Turn off engine, undo the cap on the expansion reservoir, then go down the radiator and undo the drain valve, wait until you drain the whole system as much as possible. After you complete draining, measure the old coolant quantity for reference. Start feeling up until reservoir is full and can’t take more, leave it open and start the engine and confirm same settings on the heating as before, max temp, fan speed 1. Let the engine idling for around 20-30 min , and be ready to top up coolant as necessary, keep it at max level. After these 20 min or so the thermostat should open, the coolant should start circulating through the radiator and the cooling fans should kick in and spin fast, coolant will be sucked from the reservoir so you need to be ready to top up again. This is most popular way of bleeding car cooling system and works on many cars with some exceptions. Good luck