2008 Toyota Yaris Exterior lighting Problems

“Since I buy the car sometimes when I turn ignition on it makes the noise that is starting all lights on the dashboard turn on for a almost a 20 to 30 sec. Then sometimes when I'm driving the speed gear drops with out me braking also when I turn right signal on sometimes the reverse light on dashboard also turn on. One time all lights on dashboard were blinking went I turn signal on. I took it to the dealer the person there told me they don't have any recalls and no complain then can't do anything if they don't see the problem. I have a video this. …”

“While driving the car at approximately 10 MPH the ABS and brake lights came on. At the same time the ABS felt like they engaged. After researching the problem online I found out that many users in the us and canada are having the same problem due to faulty ABS wheel speed sensors on the wheel hub. Due to the salt on the roads during the winter months, salt can enter the sensor and corrode the terminals. This is due to a poor seal between the connector and the wiring harness. When salt water enters the terminals it causes the ABS to act up. …”

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 35 MPH at night the tail lights did not function properly unless the contact turned them on manually. This failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven at night. The dealer stated that this was normal and that it was designed that way. There were no repair. The failure mileage was 12 and the current mileage was 17,407. Updated 04/16/10. The consumer stated the tail lights and head lights, must be manually be turned on at night. Therefore, the consumer sometimes forget to turn them on. Updated 08/26/10”