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ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Tue, 27 September 2005 14:08
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Beside the ECU recall does anybody know of any recalls that have taken place on the ZZE123R Corolla Sportivo? I have a 2004 model and have had the ECU replaced as part of the initial recall...i've also had all the brake rotors replaced under warranty. I must admit that i have had hassles sometimes shifting gears especially when putting it in reverse. Everytime i mention it to the toyota dealer when they tried it "there was no problem" but sometimes it doesnt like going in to reverse and occassionally grinds. They just mentioned to push the clutch in further....i didnt know you could push it any further than the floor. I also find it tight sometiems gearing down. Also, has anybody had a 'grind' noise coming from the front right brakes? The reason they replaced them under warranty is because of 'premature wear' but i have noticed the grinding sound still occasionally. The dealer mentioned a while ago that it may be because of the 'new' high carbon brake pads...any thoughts?
Also, in relation to foglights, or more correctly driving lights, on the ZZE123R. I know it sounds stupid but does the setup on the Corolla Sportivo comply with ADRs? Shouldn't there be a warning light on the dash or something to let you know that they are on?
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Shailer Park Qld
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July 2005
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Tue, 27 September 2005 18:02
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i can only comment on the reverse selection...as for the other stuff...  wouldnt have a clue...
i own an echo hatchback...5sp manual...and reverse is a bit of a bitch...
quick way to get it into gear everytime:
1- clutch in
2- drop it into 4th gear
3- back into neutral
4- into reverse gear
5- clutch out as nessecary
other than that, i have been told the gearboxes in the rollas arent the smoothest...just knock each gear thru, works for me.
mine isnt too great either..but 120,000kms later, and a life-long "bashing" is still going reasonably well.
also, synthetic gearbox oil helps a heap too 
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Wed, 28 September 2005 00:22
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I think it's just how sports gearboxs are. I've never gotten in a sportscar where reverse was easy to get into. The Integra I currently own is a bit of a bitch to get into reverse.
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Wed, 28 September 2005 00:37
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| Shraka wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 10:22 |
I think it's just how sports gearboxs are. I've never gotten in a sportscar where reverse was easy to get into. The Integra I currently own is a bit of a bitch to get into reverse.
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Generally toyota's and majority of FWD cars are a bitch to get in reverse.
That being said the GT4 i test drove dropped in very easily and i was surprised.
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Location:
Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Wed, 28 September 2005 03:30
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Front fog lamps are ADR compliant without a tell-tale (or indicator light) on the IP. They comply with the relevant European regulation (an alternate standard in the ADR) under which a front fog lamp tell-tale is optional.
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Location:
Toronto, Downtown
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September 2004
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Wed, 28 September 2005 05:08
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when going into reverse if its a bit difficult just take your foot off the clutch then back on and try again allways works the second time
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: ZZE123R Recalls and ADR requirements relating to foglights/driving lights
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Wed, 28 September 2005 13:05
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| 4agte wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 15:08 |
when going into reverse if its a bit difficult just take your foot off the clutch then back on and try again allways works the second time
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Yeah that usualy works, but sometimes crunches.
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