Arian10Daddy

On 7/14/2020 at 5:54 PM, Tony Prodigy said:

Have you tried to contact the dealer for advice ? This has never happened to me after having to replace a battery but is it asking for a code or is it just not responding ?

I tried asking the dealer. They said they can try a newer map cd to see if it works, else they will have to send the unit to the manufacturer.

The dealership will charge a hundred bucks just to have that preliminary diagnosis and sending to manufacturer, but can't comment on the manufacturer's repair cost.

The last bit is a bummer, cause I can't commit to an unknown price of repair. What if the repair is costlier than getting a new aftermarket head unit?

Digging up an old thread...

I was wondering how you folks going with the ebay headunit? I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket headunit for my Presara after my OEM unit got locked due to battery change and isn't holding the map CD in to initiate the system reset. Any advice on how to fix the OEM, or if not then which headunit to look around for?

Hi All,

Has anyone tried the new Uniden iGo series of Dashcam?

I wanted to get a picture of how well worth the money these things are.

You get a FHD front and rear camera for AUD200 (the iGo cam 50R).

Also, if anyone has had a chance to work with the iGo cam 80, what kind of rear camera have you been able to fit with it (cause it supports a rear camera but doesn't come with it).

Any help would be much appreciated!!

~Arian

My 2 cents of experience with Tridon wiper blade refills.

I got these from SCA a few months back, and I already see these leaving a small line/patch of water film the width of 2-3 inches in the middle of one of the wipers.

Could these gaps be formed if the wipers are activated on a dry windscreen, or activated while there are flowers or leaves on the windscreen? Any idea on how to fix it?

GSV50R might have an sd card slot for maps instead of dvd. Had it been GSV40R, the slot would have been just below the media dvd slot. I know cause I have a 2010 presara.

There are cars having LEDs as an option by the manufacturers... The best thing to do here is to take the LED lights out of such a car. Try online forums/portals for banged-up cars with parts being sold off... The best case, you would need just the bulb? The worst case, you may have to make some modification to your current assembly to fit the entire 'other car' assembly into it... That being said, the extent to which you have your heart set to have the LEDs will decide if you can go that extra mile. And if you decide to, then there is no shortage of mechanics to help you with that.

On 1/23/2017 at 6:29 PM, trentmeyer23 said:

Firstly, you haven't left the key in the in the car or a spare key in a hand bag etc.? This happens to prevent you locking the key on the car, but it will lock using the buttons on the key fob, because it knows you physically have it.

You folks were right. There was the second key in the bag and whenever the bag was inside the car the sensors would stop working. That solves that! I'm happy!

On 1/23/2017 at 6:29 PM, trentmeyer23 said:

Secondly, when you mention the speedo, are you referring to the speedo showing 100kph while travelling at GPS 95kph? If so, this is meant to happen and it complies with Australian Design Rules(ADRs).

Link regarding ADR:

https://www.racq.com.au/cars-and-driving/safety-on-the-road/driving-safely/speedo-accuracy

On 1/23/2017 at 10:16 PM, trentmeyer23 said:

I very much doubt they will.

No Toyota dealership I have seen has had a dyno and it will fall on their head if they were to adjust anything and get it wrong.

The dealership pretty much told me they can't adjust the speedo... I kind of knew it would go this way.. :)

On 2/2/2017 at 5:57 PM, 07Prodigy said:

You say you place you hand on the lower side of the handle...

To clarify,

Do you mean the inside (between the handle and the door) or do you actually mean the bottom (facing towards the ground)?

I meant that I place my hand around the handle bringing it from under the handle. (although holding it either way works well)

14 hours ago, LordBug said:

I've gotta say, I prefer the real speed being under what the speedo reports.
Even though I know it's in my head, it feels damn good to lock the cruise control on the north side of the speed limit. Silly, but makes my driving experience that little bit more enjoyable.

hahaha.. mind tricks.... <look cops, I'm overspeeding and you can't do anything about it> LOL!!!

12 hours ago, trentmeyer23 said:

I very much doubt they will.

No Toyota dealership I have seen has had a dyno and it will fall on their head if they were to adjust anything and get it wrong.

Where did you get your information about the mechanic's discretion?

QLD Police still run the Aurion as they came from the factory and run an additional dyno calibrated speedometer for accurate speed checks.

Its alright if they argue against adjusting it. I'm still going to try asking... If they don't, I just have to come up with a mental calibration I guess. :D

I can't use a phone app hooked to the dashboard to display the GPS speed reading. I'm a victorian green P plater. No phone use what so ever! even for navigational or speedo purposes. (that sucks! and is a discussion for another time). That's one of the reason why I opted for a presara over a prodigy. It's got a factory fitted Sat-Nav. (which is allowed by law... like that's any less disturbing to the driver's attention to road)

The issue I see with an over-reading is the angry pricks hoking and showing fingers when I'm travelling at 100kmph on a highway as per my speedo. Road rage alert! :D

And when I mentioned mechanic's discretion, I meant that they can't be forced into making the adjustment but they can make the same if they wish to. Obviously they would know the repercussions of the same. 

6 minutes ago, trentmeyer23 said:

Firstly, you haven't left the key in the in the car or a spare key in a hand bag etc.? This happens to prevent you locking the key on the car, but it will lock using the buttons on the key fob, because it knows you physically have it.

Secondly, when you mention the speedo, are you referring to the speedo showing 100kph while travelling at GPS 95kph? If so, this is meant to happen and it complies with Australian Design Rules(ADRs).

Link regarding ADR:

https://www.racq.com.au/cars-and-driving/safety-on-the-road/driving-safely/speedo-accuracy

The first key is always in my pocket. The second key, is a good point. I'll have to keep noticing the situations when it stops working...

You're right on the speedo thing, the 10%+4kmph tolerance... but then its on the discretion of the mechanic to match it 100% to the dyno reading.... I hope they match it...

2 minutes ago, KAA said:

thanks mate..hope the dealer is able to sort it out for you..I am sure they will...Eventually he he..Nice colour too ..keep us updated

KAA

I'm counting on that.. :D

Thanks, I love the color too... except for the fact that its too much towards the 'formal' side of the spectrum that I'm afraid of even thinking about an aftermarket spoiler... haha

24 minutes ago, KAA said:

Hi Varun..I was told when we purchased our's that the handle sensors can sometimes fail to read if the handles are dirty inside..very wet..or your hands are covered with dirt,oil etc..we have never had an issue with the sensors personally so don't know if the info is accurate..may be worth dropping into your local Toyota dealer to have them suggest solutions...another thought is the fob, as that is all the sensors are reading...I changed both fob batteries when we bought our Presara..always good to know they have fresh batteries

Hope you find a solution, and apart from that issue your ride is sweet

KAA

Thanks for your input Robert. :)

I believe the issue I'm facing with the sensor is not because of the dirt or oil etc... seems something else.

Changing the battery is a good idea you have given. I'll try that.

Having said that, I'm going to ring up the dealership. I am still covered within the 3 months / 5,000 km statutory warranty for the used car (although I don't know what all is covered in that :S )

I am going to get the car into the dealership's service center for this issue along with the typical aurion issues of wobbly steering on uneven road, slight play in the steering on a normal straight stretch, and try my luck on the 5 kmph underspeed speedometer reading as well.

I hope I get these things fixed (without much impact to my pocket).

-Arian

Hi Everyone.

I have a 2010 presara bought recently, and apart from some issues here and there, one issue in particular is bothering me.

The door handle sensors for key-less locking and unlocking the driver door seem stop working intermittently. I haven't been able to figure out the exact situations that lead to the sensors not working.

For unlocking, I place the hand at the lower side of the handle, so the hand placement is not an issue.

For locking, the button on the handle has to be pressed. A pretty straightforward action here as well.

When the sensors don't work, there is a distinct single long beep sound  from the car instead of the actual lock/unlock action.

I have been trying to search for this issue on the internet but to no avail. Maybe I've been searching with the wrong keywords?

Any help would be appreciated!

Arian

Hi folks!

I recently (Nov 2016) bought my first car, a used car from Alan Mance Holden - Footscray.

It is a 2010 Aurion Presara, Liquid Metal.

I'd been following this forum since before the buy as a part of my research. Thought I'd join today to acknowledge the help this forum has been.

Cheers,

Arian