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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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so i just passed 36xxx miles the other day and that very same day that my warranty was up. my clock and ac/heat lights started acting up. they go on when my headlights are off and off when my head lights are on. just last night i figured out that when their off i can turn my hazard lights on then off and they will stay on. this seems a little bit like a calculated failure considering the timing. anyone else have this problem?
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no one?
Old May 11, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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I'm having that issue too. It happens on early to mid 07's

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...591&highlight=

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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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YES!!! i just got this problem a couple of days ago.
Old May 12, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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thanks for the link, i hope it doesn't cost me 550 though
Old May 12, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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Shouldnt. IF the dealer checks on it, they should have little issue finding that it is a common issue with them.
Old May 12, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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yeah but the forum linked above msrp on the part is 550 and im passed 36k
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Wouldn't hurt to try.
Old May 12, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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i called my dealer and the guy said he never heard of it and was a total dick. so im gonna call Toyota direct
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Originally Posted by joeya28
i called my dealer and the guy said he never heard of it and was a total dick. so im gonna call Toyota direct
-Let us know what you learn, I own an 'o7 and ive had my car for more than a year with about 26k on the car, i haven't had this problem yet.

-makes me worry a little bit.....=\
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U have a 07 tC huh?.....My friend entire HVAC LED's went out...
Old May 13, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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yeah it seems to be a problem yet my dealer ship and the one person at Toyota i talked to say they haven't had a problem with it. i have to file a claim tomorrow ill let you all know how its goes.
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You can find a used replacement on car-part.com for about $100 or less normally. Just be sure to get one for an 07 or 08.

But that is only if the dealer wont work with you. There have been a lot of these on the 07's
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