Pirate

I had an '07 Prodigy which was a nice car, but I always really wanted a ZR6. I sold the Prodigy with 17000 k's on it for $30000 and bought a new upgrade model ZR6. The is a difference in ride ...I'd say supple but firmer than the Prodigy due to the Sportivo suspension setup. The ZR6 has more standard equipment and gadgets and with 8000 k's on the odo its becoming more economical even when travelling at 130 kph or faster. (the NT has a 130 kph speed). I prefer the ZR6 to the Prodigy on the highway...its quieter and handles better and seems quicker. The dealer told me the engine mapping is supposed to be the same but a couple of trial runs in demo models saw the ZR6 beat an ATX each time. Any one care to comment on this?

Would i be able to fit Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres (225/50/17 or 225/45/17) to the OEM ZR6 alloy wheels, currently fitted with 215/55/17's?

I wouldn't be suspecting the fuses in the first place for the simple fact that as part of his troubleshooting, Pirate said initially: I would be suspecting either the remote is faulty or the remote central locking receiver is not recognising the code that the particular remote is transmitting. Most of the time, it is the car that is programmed to the remote. In other words, the remote frequency/code is fixed and the car is set up to 'recognise' this code. So it's either the remote has developed a fault in it's transmitter, or the car for some reason has forgotten the remote code. If you can find instructions on how to add additional remotes to the car, I'd follow those steps first, and if you are sure the procedure was performed correctly and the remote still doesn't work, then I'd suspect the remote is faulty. These things can happen. Thanks for that. If its the remote and not the receiver in the car, its probably due to a faulty component like a resistor on the circuit board. I will take it to the Toyota dealer and see if they can sort it.

Its one of the OEM remotes that's not working. The other remote control works so the central locking system is fine.

Thanks. I should have mentioned that since some lowlife tried to break the lock, a key cannot be used to open the driver's door, hence we use the remote. The central locking works ok so that is not the problem.

Yesterday the spare remote button for the central locking on my wife' 2001 Corolla hatch stopped working. I replaced the battery (which is fairly new)and checked that the red LED on the remote was working. It still will not communicate with the car. The other remote is fine. What could cause the remote to do this? Can the frequency somehow change without an obvious reason? There were no high tension lines or generators nearby at the time. Any ideas would be welcome.

I had the first scheduled service done on my Aurion ZR6 last month (at 9 months since purchased but only about 6500km on the odo. not the expected 15000km). Yesterday I received a reminder from Toyota Australia, not the dealer I bought it from, saying that I had missed the service. I rang them to rectify the situation. They checked their records against the VIN number of my car which confirmed the service was done. Apparently a computer glitch at Toyota Australia was at fault. The point is, what would happen further down the track if I had a warranty issue in another state (I am in the NT) or i wanted to trade or sell the car. Could a lack of service history on Toyata's database compromise things? Has anyone else received one of these reminders recently? Anyway, the best insurance for any new car is to follow the service schedule, don't be late for services and get the service done based on time intervals if only doing low k's.

I have had two Aurions, an '07 Prodigy and an upgrade model ZR6. These cars have been run exclusively on 95RON premium and the thing that has impressed me is the fuel economy of both cars. I live in Katherine in the NT and usually just drive around town and make the 320km run to Darwin every couple of months. The open road limit here is 130kph and i will accelerate to 160kph or more to overtake road trains, grey nomads with caravans or crazed campervan drivers. I have naver averaged more than 8.5 litres/100kms and have been as low as 7.6l/100ks. Around town i get anything from 12 to 13 l/100ks not even really driving like Grandma Duck. I once took a Camry to Darwin and back and actually used more fuel than the Aurion. Also the ZR6 runs on Michelin MXV8 "green" low rolling resistance tyres with 34psi. Although these don't make a huge difference in the 7000km I have done in the ZR6, over time they are supposed to save a few litres compared to other tyres such as the Dunlop Sport 300's on the Prodigy. It is on a run to Darwin that you can really appreciate the drivetrain of the Aurion: acceleration is seamless and the 6 speed gearbox is well suited to the engine. I enjoy reading about the mods. that you younger guys are making to your Aurions. I like mine as it comes, but with Sportivo floormats, Toyota bonnet guard and headlight protectors (thrown in by the dealer, who also threw in paint protection, a good thing on a black (Ink) ZR6. I just wish kids would stop nicking the red aluminium tyre valve caps!

If this really annoying you you could just turn off the Auto setting on the light stalk.

I am in katherine NT. I am on my 2nd Aurion...first was an '07 Prodigy which I sold privately to get into a ZR6 upgrade model in black. Am a fan of these cars, especially the seamless acceleration and fuel economy on the 320 km run to Darwin. I haven't experienced any problems with either car. I run on 95 ron premium and can't fault the performance of the ZR6. Looking forward to the comments.