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#447 of 599 Re: Seat spotting [tahlequah] by smiracle Aug 05, 2005 (6:29 am)
Replying to: tahlequah (Aug 02, 2005 5:13 pm) I have the same stains, I've been thinking about getting it shampoo'd, of course, testing an inconspicuous area first.
#448 of 599 stuff by stickguy Aug 08, 2005 (9:32 am)
Not sure if it is the same thing I see on my front seat bolster. I thought it was just getting shiny from sliding in/out.   My roof was also creaking/popping very loudly today (the roof was closed with AC on). Really startled me, since it was much louder than normal. My wife even noticed it, and she is usually totally oblivious to noises the car makes.   I did have the roof rebuilt, and am now of the opinion that short of an entirely new design that can be retrofitted, the dealer is not going to be able to resolve this issue. Maybe some cars are just more susceptible to problems (toeerence differences or something).   The hatch squeaks on and off, but I just ignore that now.   I have some thoughts about exploring the fine resale values in the fall to see what I can get into that will be more satisfying (not just for these annoyances, but for convenience and confort, 2 things the tC lacks a bit for me).   No mechanincal problems at all, just dumb stuff that makes owning the car either annoying or frustrating, depending on my mood.
#449 of 599 Issues on the 2006? by scottimusprime Aug 09, 2005 (6:19 am)
Does anyone here know if some of these rattles, seat spots, and other issues are still present on the 2006 models? I am very close to ordering a new '06 tC but I want to make sure that I'm going to be happy with the vehicle. (For the record, I am also looking at possibly getting an '06 Accord coupe when it comes out in a few weeks... I need to make a decision soon). Replies to this message: jesusfreak (Aug 09, 2005 7:37 pm)
#450 of 599 Re: Issues on the 2006? [scottimusprime] by jesusfreak Aug 09, 2005 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: scottimusprime (Aug 09, 2005 6:19 am) I've had my 2006 tc for 250 miles. So far, I have not experienced any creaking or popping noises from the roof or the hatch. I have been looking out for these noises since they have been such issues with tc owners. This almost prevented me from buying my car but my sales rep said that the 2006 models should have these problems under control, including the cd/radio cover (it opens and closes fine). So far, so good. Something else that I considered was the info prior tc owners provided on any mechanical or engine problems. I've read a lot of tc forums and I can't recall much on engine trouble. Will keep my eye out for seat spots as that seems to be a new issue that's come up. I am very happy with the car and the few other tc owners in El Paso that I have seen say the same thing about their car. Good luck on your decision and your final buy.
#451 of 599 Re: Seat spotting [tahlequah] by tahlequah Aug 12, 2005 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: tahlequah (Aug 02, 2005 5:13 pm) Update on the seat spotting: I met with a regional rep from Scion today. They have agreed to replace the seat upholstery, not the whole seat. That, of course, is just fine since it's not the whole seat that's compromised. The rep said she has seen no other spots like this nor has she heard of any spotting from other dealers. When I asked how that could be since my service AND sales guys both mentioned replacing an xB seat recently, she said dealers will sometimes replace damaged goods on their own without Scion knowing.   She did, however, tell me that several seat covers have been replaced because of wear, specifically, wearing thin. She also related to me that, according to the six techs she works with out of Cincinnati, that there is nothing in the seats that can seep. Apparently it is as simple as cloth over foam - which of course makes the mystery that much deeper.   All in all, she was very gracious and accommodating and I am happy with the results. I will keep an eye on the new cover in case this happens again. If it does, I suppose Scion will dig deeper into the cause but, for now, nobody knows what happened. And after talking with her today I'd be willing to bet two possibilities: 1. they left the window during a rain storm before I ever got it or 2. The dealer spilled something on the seat when they were detailing it before I picked it up. And considering they scratched (and replaced) the dash plate getting the stereo installed, I'd put my money on the latter.   Hope this info helps everyone. Replies to this message: atticdog (Aug 26, 2005 4:57 pm)
#452 of 599 seat by stickguy Aug 13, 2005 (5:56 am)
that reminds me. I had the tC in yesterday (needed an oil change), so I mentioned my recurring problems. I tossed on the seat stains, but I think they forgot to look at them, and I forgot to ask when I picked it up.   to recap, the roof was creaking/popping bad, so they did the TSB again (they did they when it first came out, then later replaced the assemply). Seemed a little beter, but I need to drive some more. My guess, if it didn't work the first 2 times, it won't work now. Either I live with it or trade it in. Hmm., wonder if I could do a lemon law on this??   They are also replacing the hatch struts again (for the rear queaking noise). Maybe the supposed new parts will work beter.   They still can't hear the rattle noise underneath. I need to get the tech out there when I go back for the new struts.   I think I just got a particularly flexible unit. Teach me a lesson for getting one of the first ones in the country.
#453 of 599 Issues of the 2006 by butterflyjones Aug 20, 2005 (8:13 pm)
Please keep us posted as to any problems you have and what your real world numbers are as far as gas mileage is. Replies to this message: chablis3 (Sep 02, 2005 6:11 pm)
#454 of 599 Rattling by erichs48 Aug 24, 2005 (7:48 pm)
hi all-   I've had my tC since the end of March, and an extremely annoying rattle has been in the right rear since a few weeks after I got it. On two separate occasions the dealer has replaced the stut mount, strut, spring, etc,etc, and no luck. These fixes solve the problem for about two hours, and the the rattle comes back.   I read upthread that someone has trouble with rattling hatch stays - could I have the same problem?   Luckily I don't have problems with the sunroof...jsut a little creaking occassionally. Replies to this message: axiomowner (Aug 26, 2005 3:37 pm)
#455 of 599 Re: Rattling [erichs48] by axiomowner Aug 26, 2005 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: erichs48 (Aug 24, 2005 7:48 pm) My rattling was due to the cargo cover not being secured totally. Once I re-snapped it in on the sides and around the head-rests, the rattling from the back stopped. You can drive around for a while with the cargo cover off and see if it still rattles.
#456 of 599 Re: Seat spotting [tahlequah] by atticdog Aug 26, 2005 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: tahlequah (Aug 12, 2005 6:04 pm) I also have spotting on the outer edge of the drivers seat that i figured was from the rain. I have never looked at it closely tho. A toyota rep is coming to look at my car for extreme sunroof rattling and hatch noises maybe i should also mention the seat spotting

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