KAA

Thanks Tony, yes a nice easy project to keep me out of the house and can take my time doing it right, I have all the Rust Oleum Paints and Clear coats listed as they were short of stock for quite a while but now seem to be getting back on the shelves again at Bunnings also have the Scotchbrite already as I used them a while back to make something for my beloved come back to life again also have lots of fine grit wet and dry sand paper if required. No really deep scratch marks just loads of pitting all over it so should be an easy fix. I also looked at the Rust Oleum Black trim and Bumper spray but it is like $5 more a can than the normal Rust Oleum Sprays so cant really see the value that way, Thanks again Detail God you always come through.

Stay Safe and Strong My Friend

Robert

Hi all, So the Chrome Custom Grill on my lady "Faye" is showing bad signs of her age and pitting marks all over her pretty face, I am thinking about repainting her to either a Matt Black or Satin Black as I do not want a gloss finish with all the black trim being that matt satin look. I am thinking about using Rust Oleum for my paint selection and depending on what finish the matching Clear to finish it off. Has anyone had good results with repainting over the Chrome Grills? and what did you use? Some have said to me to try the Plasti-Dip but not sure how long it would last so any suggestions are welcome ..besides replacing the damn thing as they want $400 to replace these custom grills so not going there as it is fine except needing a revamp.

Regards

KAA

Good Rant Tony, Accurate and Correct in every detail, for America it is one rule for us here in OZ another..😱😱🦘🦘🦘🦘

Stay Safe Mate

KAA

Hi Kris, there is a vast assortment of Double Din head units now available that offer Apple and Android play, I would suggest going online to check out good audio supply stores to gain a price and idea of what you will get for your money, most will offer the required facia kits and cables required to connect any steering controls as well so make sure you consider that as well. 

I added a nice Clarion unit years ago (Pictures in my profile) and had Monster Audio do it all as they had everything instore to do the job very well, have not looked back as a new unit gave me modern maps and a way better sound quality, plus 2 cables in the glove box that I can plug flash drive with my playlists into.

Let us know how you get on mate

KAA

Yes Tony I think replacing the head unit is probably the best move over all, you will get a far more reliable and featured unit these days, that way you save your hair being pulled out and far more enjoyment all around. Toyota despite having some of the most reliable fun vehicles around still seem to lack on the head unit side.

KAA

Hi Eric, probably all of the reasons you have listed, some however it is money related and they wish to take the risk, but even then why not just buy 3rd party fire and theft insurance to cover the other should you get in an accident or pay your insurance every 6 months, no real excuse just many wont dig into their hip pockets to buy insurance.

KAA

Hi Partyenema I would suggest reading the Yaris pages lots of people have had the same issue and posted threads in the Yaris section

Good Luck

KAA

As always Tony is the man, ty mate..not only information he is the stash king of everything Aurion and detail related LOL

KAA

Hi Kris, I also would check out your nearest Toyota dealer for some mates, as always it depends on what your after and what you can afford to spend, I like the genuine as they fit perfectly and seem to wear very well compared to the cheap and nasty you find online or in parts stores.

As far as the divider for the console I would check if Toyota have any to get a price guide but also check out wreckers as it is the sort or part they would have when wrecking the car and should be fairly reasonable price wise, I like to hunt online so maybe start there as you can do that safely and see what is out there. Some good wreckers will also check for you through their system Australia wide.

Let us know how you get on

KAA

Welcome to the forum Jim, glad your happy with your new Toy, any issues or questions please ask as someone will always help if they can mate

KAA

Welcome to the forum Chris, As Ashely said that is non standard the cable tie and would certainly make me dig into the CV a lot more where the sling has landed is a good indicator that there is a tear in the boot. I would also check with Toyota about the oil lines they can tell you if any recalls have been performed on the Kluger always handy to know anything that should have been done was done.

KAA

Thanks Tony, Yes I have received a reply from them and it sounds like the correct mirror, they are double checking for me that all the functions work correctly, the pics do show it is in good condition so sounding good on that front, the $75 dollar one was actually reduced from around $!00 but yes that should have been a red flag, I think they were just desperate to get rid of it yes was in good condition but useless if you cant plug it in LOL 

thanks again my friend for the assistance, I am awaiting the return postage label from the one to get it back and get a refund then will buy another

Hugs mate stay safe

Robert

Hi Tony, I have sent KSR a message on eBay regarding that mirror, also attached a pic of my 11 pin block just to be sure it has the right pin connector, so thanks for the link mate, some really want to hit you hard at around $200 for the mirror, yes it is off a great car but wow.

If no luck from there the search will begin at the local wreckers as most here have been closed or low staffing numbers but seem they are coming back alive now.

Thanks mate for the assistance it is great appreciated

Keep Safe My Friend

Robert

Hi Tony, What happened was It had taken a hit, not too hard but hard enough obviously to cause an issue and when placed in reverse it dips but then when placed in drive it continues to dip till it clicks, also the memory feature when my wife uses her memory setting it dips and wont stop so have it set to neutral settings. Just annoying when it does its crazy trick, I did purchase on from Rocklea parts in Queensland but even though they stated it was for a Presara and I asked twice that has to have auto dip and memory, when it arrived yesterday I got all the trim off the car got my mirror off taking loads of time to do it right and no damage, I cleaned the new one up really well and I went to fit the new one and it only has the 5 pin plug and mine is 11 pin block, annoying too say the least. I called Rocklea and as mine is a 06/2009 he stated that was for a 08/2009, the confusing part is the 5 pin compared my 11 pin so unless they found a way to get all the functions to operate with 5 pins instead of 11 I just don't know. Anyway as I told Ashley It was my fault going so far and not looking at the plug fitting in the end I put mine back on and they will refund me my money so no issue there just have to pay to post it back too them. I will check those ones out mate but this was only $75 which was great compared to some wanting like $200 

Thanks mate for the links it is appreciated, I will check them out,

Keep Safe and Strong

Robert

Hi all, I am after a LH Door mirror for my 06/2009 Toyota Aurion Presara, as long as all the auto tilt and memory functions are operating well the plastic cover colour is not a concern as I have a very good white cover. It must have the 11 pin connection not the 5 pin type as in the photo attached,

Please notify me if you know of any around I appreciate it all 

KAA

The case of the mystery battery location is wonderful as it is not me trying to find it and losing hair in the process. I agree has to be closer to engine than back I just hope it isn't one of those starts with wishes models from Toyotas secret development workshop LOL

Sooner or later you will locate it mate for sure, do as Tony suggested and trace the wires back at least it will give you a direction to look following the power wire.

Good Luck

KAA

All true Tony, I sit and watch America go bat **** crazy mate, we had our 3rd shot about 2 weeks ago and for the first time had a sore arm for 2 days and a bit tired. Now pumping good on all cylinders mate. Maybe we can suggest to the Americans they snort Glen 20 as they do advertise it as killing all germs including COVID 🤣🤣🤣

Hi Willem, I had an issue with my Aurion Auto Tilt, when placed in Reverse it would go down as expected but back into drive it would continue to go down had to reset it and then place the mirror switch into the middle so the mirror stayed locked. It also happened whenever the memory setting was used as my wife has her own setting so had to always reset the mirror. I am replacing the mirror assembly that I located on eBay for a good price, I do hope another mirror assembly will sort out the issue, and WOW that is some price for a genuine mirror assembly not knowing if that will fix the issue. Still sounds like one of those weird glitches that annoy us all, maybe even try locating the fuse that controls the mirrors or taking the door trim off and unplug the mirror start the car turn it off and plug back in worth a try mate, I do hope it is sorted fast for you mate as it  is damn annoying when they don't play nice.

KAA

Yes Tony my old Tarago had it behind the drivers seat under a panel, I would be pulling all the floor matting up checking for screwed down panels as it needs a nice flat area to sit on but the cover can be shaped.

KAA

And further to that is the nutcase conspiracy idiots in America telling people to use an asthma nebulizer machine to breath in the HP now to beat COVID, GEEEEESH

So less worry about terrorists and more worry about IDIOTS now days

KAA

Hi Tony, Yes enjoyed this video as well, I commented on his site that the interior destruction of that 2011 Avalon looked like wolverine had gone nuts in there. I would have walked away very fast if I saw that interior and would have thought wow if it is that bad inside what is the rest like. Maybe they will spend the extra dollars doing what he suggested as a new water-pump and idler pully and a radiator will be a few dollars but at least you have an expert and honest man doing the work, I guess it will be a watch and see if they do decide to do that route considering they already spent a packet on all the brakes and sway bars etc.

Stay Safe Mate

KAA

Hi Rohan, Welcome to the forum, if I recall right it may be located under the front passenger seat under a panel in the floor, but I m sure the more brilliant minds on here can advise its location if it is not located there.

Good Luck Stay Safe

KAA

LOL yes add in the many years of experience and knowledge he at least makes it easy to understand what is required and always entertaining videos

Thanks Ashley for the post

KAA

Welcome to the forum Vincent, enjoy 

KAA

Thanks Ashley, I watched it last night, as always he explains things very clearly and the section using the probe showed what can come of badly maintained  engine's and the oil change intervals being ignored as in this case over 6 months late for the last one. Good and informative reliable experts should always be listened too, 

Thanks mate

KAA