Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Evening all. Not the greatest of starts to Toyota ownership. Car is stranded with brake & slip system issues. Basically, a load of warning lights! Mrs out in in, stuck by the road side awaiting Toyota assistance. It's done less than 423 miles in 16 days so hardly impressive. Another myth busted then. Years of FIAT & Alfa ownership had seen the AA very few times. Toyota has them out already. When will the rust that allegedly plagues Italian cars affect the 86 then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Not driveable that's strange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Told her not to drive it. Three warning lights. Brake system, ABS & slip indicator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Sounds silly haven't turned them all off by accident? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 She just reversed out of a space. If this was an Alfa, I'd say battery or brake / clutch pedal switch issue. Hardly confidence inspiring on such a new car. Good job I insisted Toyota provided a manual too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Let us know the outcome and who attends at roadside be interesting info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Code is 546b. Chap can't find what this means? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 What happened? Any symptoms before it died? Money on the AVCS (VVT) system fault. I don't recognise that code though. Brake and TCS lights tend to show up with most CELBto show that ABS & TCS are disabled, it doesn't mean there's a fault with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 It's brake system related. Fault has cleared (not been cleared) but is still there. Back to the dealer then, but it got her home in the end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Sorry to hear this but it's a first that I've heard of such a problem and to be fair, doesn't matter which car company it is, there will always be problems, wouldn't instantly tarnish Japanese cars altogether though. 2 Lauren and Tareim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 It's just ironic. After years of Italian cars with their supposed reliability issues, we get this on a brand new & allegedly bullet proof Toyota. Given all the issues with buying the thing, not terribly impressed thus far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 It's just ironic. After years of Italian cars with their supposed reliability issues, we get this on a brand new & allegedly bullet proof Toyota. Given all the issues with buying the thing, not terribly impressed thus far Just pot luck. My Abarth 500 was lunching it's gearbox after 10000 miles... But then my 6 year old Citroen has done 70k miles and needed precisely nothing but diesel and the occasional oil change. And we all know French cars are crap... ;-) In some ways the downsides of buying new is that you have to sort the warranty niggles... Hope you get it sorted quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 Please could you post images/videos of the issue and I'll have a look. I usually deal with issues to do with the ZR engine in avensis and auris but always try and help a GT86'r when I can and point them I. The right direction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 The only indication were warning lights staying on. Brake system fault + ABS + skid control light all stayed on. Wife read the manual which clearly says do not drive. The AA attended, read the code as 546b, didn't have it listed, phoned Toyota tech support who didn't know it either. Fault cleared on its own so driven home but advised to get it booked in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 I've had all of those lights on due to a quick alignment (was going back in two days) and its due to the steering angle sensor being out of sync... Shouldn't be an issue with a new car though which is odd. Get it to your dealer tomorrow/today and if they don't know I'll make the trip to have a look. 3 Keethos, Qu1ckn1ck and Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 I had all those lights yesterday after coming off the dyno, drove down the road and they all went out. No issues at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 All she did was reverse out of a space. Toyota don't know what fault code 546b is. I've googled it for Toybaru but can't find anything either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 I believe Kev's issue is due to the face that the front wheels don't move while the rears are continously spinning, this makes the car think there's something wrong with the traction control or something hence why the errors appear but like Kev mentioned, after a short drive it realises there's nothing wrong and goes off. I'm assuming the OP didn't do the same thing but if it was the same issue l, maybe it was a glitch of some sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 Where do you live mate. I have an OBD reader so can see if there are any other codes on there if you need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 We live between Neath & Swansea in South Wales. We are taking it very easy with it during the running in period. Hope to get it looked at on Tuesday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 On reading this it seems that the Japanese reliability reputation has been proven as only your car has coughed up this fault. On a more serious note I hope you get it sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 I sincerely hope it's a one off. She's out in it today & so far, so good. Still need to know what that code means though...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 How did you find out that code? it doesn't exist on the system which will be why they can't find out what it means... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 It's what came up on the code reader the AA used when plugged into OBD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
