LaurieM

Well, strap yourself in. I took my Presara to my local Gold Coast Toyota dealer for unrelated service. I have a rattle sound on start-up when the engine kicks over. Only for a short period and asked if it could become a serious problem. I was assured it would not. The advice was that it is from a VVTI controller. Not to worry, it is normal with age. It used to be repaired under warranty, but not applicable now. I commented on how I just missed out on the warranty for the sticky dash. Enough of the prelim. Now for the good bit. The service agent said "lets have another look at that". SHAZAM!! - I NOW HAVE A NEW DASH - STICKY ONE GONE. Hope this helps others - GOOD LUCK. LaurieM

Thanks for your response Adamsy. I don't think your TASMANIAN experience is relevant. If your dash becomes too hot all you have to do is REDUCE the temperature of your aircon. There is no comparison between the summer temps in Tassie and that of Qld. As for the vast majority of satisfied 40 series owners, we are up to page 7 on this forum and this is only one of many with other topic headings, just on this website. I believe Toyota could have handled this issue better. However, as I've said earlier, I am now going to stop "sooking", suck it up and repair it myself. My car has relatively low k's, I love it and can't find anything else I'd rather have, without paying squillions of $. Thanks one and all for your input.

Thanks Speedz. I just received a quote from South Side Toyota ($1485 incl labour). I'm on the Gold Coast, so I will suss out some options. Don't like to idea of a different colour though. Thanks for the info.

Thanks GDude. I've had the car for 7yrs and used a dash mat, just to offer protection, not realising what was happening underneath, until I removed to mat. I understand where you are coming from and have come to the realisation that, if I want anything done, i'm on my own. Therefore I am looking for a quote to replace the dashboard. I only hope that the replacement is not from old stock, with the same problem. I have thought about offloading the car and upgrading but its too hard and too costly. Still love the car and it has low k's for its age, is i'd prefer to keep it. Might just need to replace the dash mat.

Thanks for your response Adamsy. Toyota have been aware of this problem for a long, long time. Surely it is not unreasonable to expect a recall, years ago. I wish to differ on the service exercise, as, I believe, the problem clearly fits the legislation for breach of Statutory Warranty. Anyway, my post is simply asking, has anyone attempted to go down this path?

I missed the 10yr "warranty" period by 3 months. My local Toyota dealer didn't want to help because I did not get the car serviced at the Toyota Service Centre, but rather at my local qualified mechanical service centre. I have decided to re-visit this problem due to the fact that it has become so much worse. The Qld sun is winning. Has anyone tried to implement the Australian Statutory Warranty Law (ASWL)? This warranty requires all purchased goods to be " Fit for Purpose" and are covered by ASWL beyond any stipulated by the manufacturer or seller.