Phil_1985

Hi Everyone, I just got a text message from MyToyota, advising that my car is affected by a Service Action. Do you think is relating to the ongoing worldwide airbag recall? The Toyota website does (and always has since I received a letter a long time ago about the airbag recall) state that my car is subject to a recall but I haven't heard any updates since. Is this text message an update on the airbag or due to something else? Thanks

How long is a piece of string? Yes.. it's going to be one of 'those' threads I'm afraid. But anyway... It'd be interesting to know how long everyone's battery has lasted and whether it has been changed or not so I'll kick this off... 2007 - 2.2 T180, 112,000miles, 10 Years and 1 month old - Still on the original battery.

A general consensus is that by removing or gutting out a DPF, exhaust back pressure will decrease which a decent ECU remap would need to sort out otherwise you may run into trouble with the turbo and all sorts of other stuff. A few years ago, very few tuners were able/willing to remap the Denso ECU in the Auris however this may have since changed. If you are going down this route - I'd definitely go somewhere who has worked on this setup before and can prove it has successfully worked.

My opinion? Go for it. From memory... Alternator failure at 85,000 miles / 8 years - covered Clutch making a rattling noise at 58,000 / 5 years - covered Air con making a rattle when engine idling at 80,000 / 7 years - covered Drivers door seal leaking water - covered Thermostat housing o-ring - 76,000 - 7 years - covered Intermediate steering shaft due to knocking on steering - 72,000 - 7 years - covered DPF sensor pipes blocked - 55,000miles / 5 years - covered I never had an issue with rejected claims and as you can see a lot weren't even failures they were rattles/knocking. Do however note - that for a lot of the above issues Toyota had released technical service bulletins (I think this was the term...) for them which 'authenticated' the issues which could be a reason why my dealer had no issues claiming.

I've never really had this problem... Is it a loose exhaust heat shield?

If you're having difficulty starting when the engine is cold (sounds like it by your description) - Search this forum for 2.2 180 SCV (Suction Control Valve)... It is not unheard of your starting issue. If it is this issue - the fix could be an ECU reprogram or a new SCV and an ECU reprogram.

Try get an early SR180 - it will have keyless entry, electric sunroof and auto lights and wipers.... basically the T180 spec!

I had this water leak. I used silicon sealant and it's fine now. (The stuff you seal your bath tub with)

Isn't this because the Auris Multi-Mode Transmission ('auto') isn't an auto but a manual gearbox with a robotic clutch? I'm talking only about the Auris MMT here, not the hybrid.

I have the same problem - and have done for a few months now. Getting a bit worried! I'm on 94,000miles - Full Toyota service history, it isn't eating oil or coolant - engine change was done at 70,000miles too. On mine it appears that the DPF is regenerating constantly - I can only assume this is because it's full / nearing end of life. I'm just waiting for the dreaded day when it finally gives up!

When selected the gear, ie moving the gear stick towards and into 1st gear. No noise when lifting clutch up. i go from 5th to first at traffic lights, car going at 40mph in 5th, slow down and come to a stop and then change into first to set off. Doesn't everyone do this? Block changing - that's what I was taught 12 years ago. - I am led to believe that going down through the gears whilst slowing down before accelerating again is no longer a requirement. Slow down in what ever gear you're in then change to the appropriate gear when you need to accelerate again. Dip the clutch to prevent the car from stalling if applicable. But - each to their own I guess!

If it's a clonking noise when turning the steering wheel side to side when stationary then this maybe the intermediate steering shaft - i had this. There is a Technical Service Bulletin relating to this which describes the symptoms. I had the part replaced under my toyota extended warranty last year. Clunking immediately went away.

My alternator went at a similar age and mileage. Got my changed at toyota because i have a toyota extended warranty though. I've seen a few other posts relating to failing alternators too so it isn't unheard of. Mine is the 2.2 diesel.

2007 2.2 D-CAT 180 - 84,000miles - 3/4 replacement engine at 70,000 miles due to oil consumption - Differential pressure sensor (dpf sensor) changed at 55,000 miles hmm... a little bit of background.. my car has always produced white/blue smoke when the DPNR (dpf) is regenerating... always. It would do this every few hundred miles or so once the engine has fully warmed up and last 15 minutes or so. I've also become accustomed to the different engine idle when it's regenerating. My idle is less vibration and a 'lighter' engine note coupled with a very hot exhaust. The issue - My car seems to be regenerating the dpf every time, yes I mean every time the engine has warmed up! It's been doing this for the past 2500 miles! I know it's doing this because.... - the intermittent white/blue smoke - the 'different' engine idle - techstream confirms it is in regen mode (and the exhaust gas temp is 600+ celsius!) I don't understand why it's doing this? - 'fifth' exhaust port fuel injector feedback volume is within normal limits - no DTC's - MAF sensor is within specified range - EGR is clean - Air Filter is clean The only thing I can think of is that the DPF is nearing the end of it's life so the car is constantly regenerating it because it's full of ash.. or soot. Anyone had any similar experiences? I've tried 60 miles, 4th gear @ 60 mph twice over the weeks to no avail - it's still regenerating! Fuel used has always been Shell and for the past year v power. Anyone please help?

I had the exact same lights when my alternator started to fail. It was still charging but not at the correct amount. A new alternator sorted the issue.