So if they haven't got one, they'll charge you the full price for the service and not replace it? That's mad.
GR86 What did you do with your GR86 today
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So if they haven't got one, they'll charge you the full price for the service and not replace it? That's mad.
Biff32gtr
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No bud, they send you away and have to re-book you
I thought they told you in advance they couldn't do the service, but the previous posts suggests they might do it, and just keep the old filter?
Sonic
Totally Hooked
In an ideal world yes, but experience within this forum has shown that dealerships are often poorly prepared with regards to their 'on-the-shelf' service consumables. Past requests to ensure that the GR86 oil filter is in stock for a service are frequently met with incredulous gasps from the service desk person and replies such as "Yes of course we'll have an oil filter, it's a common item" (rolls eyes), then on the day they admit to not having one (because it's a special order Toyota-Subaru part) and you'll have to re-book. Some have even refused to use a customer supplied Subaru filter because it doesn't say Toyota on it: Absolute tools!
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Yeah, they're idiots.
But (and I'm not meaning to be difficult, just wanting to be clear) your post 'Only if they’ve got one' suggested they'd do the service with or without.
rotweilerc67
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Adding fuel to the fire, after my service a few weeks ago I noticed 4 indents around my filter where a tool has been used to either a) attempt to remove in which case they didn't replace it. b) used to tighten which would be strange as it's supposed to be hand tightened. Luckily I change both myself in-between dealer services to do 5k intervals so worst case that filter is seeing 10k miles but I'll be sure to mark it myself next time
Biff32gtr
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Same on mine, I service cars at work, hand tight does not leave tool marks, made a complaint and they offered to change it and a free car wash, changed it myself, will definitely mark up the filter on next service before hand. As for the wash, they can fook off.
KobayashiMaru86
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So presumably you're overwriting the settings for the existing sensors each time? Or are you able to allocate 2 sets of wheels?Bought myself the latest Autel MaxiTPMS TS508WF Kit (£150 from an Autel Authorised Distributor in an online sale), so that I can reprogram my own TPMS and avoid a 50 mile round trip just to get them reset come the Winter/Summer wheel swaps. Plus it means no more having to drive around hoping that they’ll start reading after a system reset - I can just push them up onto the ECU via the OBD. I can also keep a written record of sensor serial numbers and location for each set of wheels (geek on!). That said, it’ll likely take me until next Spring to read and digest the user manual…
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Sonic
Totally Hooked
The user manual states that: "The ID codes of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters for two sets of wheels can be registered." In reality, when it came to swapping already coded wheels back onto the car they weren't recognised by the ECU; hence my trip back to where I had them refurbished. So, to answer your question - Yes, I'm re-writing the settings back to the ECU every time I swap wheels. I shouldn't have to according to the book, but my wheel specialist hasn't been able to get any GRs working with two sets. 
KobayashiMaru86
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So what's the process for coding? Plug into the OBD and scan each wheel? I may just get it but there's no discount code on it at the moment.The user manual states that: "The ID codes of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters for two sets of wheels can be registered." In reality, when it came to swapping already coded wheels back onto the car they weren't recognised by the ECU; hence my trip back to where I had them refurbished. So, to answer your question - Yes, I'm re-writing the settings back to the ECU every time I swap wheels. I shouldn't have to according to the book, but my wheel specialist hasn't been able to get any GRs working with two sets.
My two sets of wheels both have the same codes on the sensors which seems to work fine.
In fact, the car has recently started to give me tyre pressure alerts when I take the car to the back of my house to wash it. I realised it is picking up the winter set of wheels which are in the workshop and have dropped to 1.9 bar.
The first time I got this false alert, the car was about 40/50 metres from the workshop, so the sensors in the winter set seem to have a long range.
In fact, the car has recently started to give me tyre pressure alerts when I take the car to the back of my house to wash it. I realised it is picking up the winter set of wheels which are in the workshop and have dropped to 1.9 bar.
The first time I got this false alert, the car was about 40/50 metres from the workshop, so the sensors in the winter set seem to have a long range.
KobayashiMaru86
Totally Hooked
My issue is finding either someone local to clone the existing and change the new OEM ones I have or ask Toyota do they actually know how to do it for 2 wheels, which consensus seems to be no.
Try an independent tyre fitter. Or you can buy the gadget to do it yourself.
Renzokuken86
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Bit the bullet and had the ducktail spoiler added today while getting the car's first major service done at Snow's Toyota in Sarisbury Green. I would've considered trying to install it myself, either with drilling holes or just the 3M tape, but I just don't have the space or tools where I'm staying for work at the moment. In case anyone's wondering about having it done by a dealer it cost me £820 inc. VAT (spoiler part + 2.5hrs labour @ £168/hr). Extortionate I know, I justify it knowing I don't have any other plans for mods going forward.
I supplied my own Millers Oil and OEM filter which brought the service cost down to £380 inc. VAT. Overall I'm pleased with the service I got but would be great to get someone's opinion on the fitment. It seems like there are larger gaps between the spoiler and the boot lid in the circled areas below - is this an issue regarding water getting in? Also wondering if it's likely to reduce the gap as the 3M tape cures over time.
Thanks all!
I supplied my own Millers Oil and OEM filter which brought the service cost down to £380 inc. VAT. Overall I'm pleased with the service I got but would be great to get someone's opinion on the fitment. It seems like there are larger gaps between the spoiler and the boot lid in the circled areas below - is this an issue regarding water getting in? Also wondering if it's likely to reduce the gap as the 3M tape cures over time.
Thanks all!
Biff32gtr
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Looks good bud, and that is how they fit with that lip, with a uniform gap at the rear window side 
Hopefully it's shade, but for my old eye’s on an air pro, the blue spoiler looks darker.
Renzokuken86
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It's just the angle/light in the photo I think, can't see any difference in person.
So much better with the ducktail. Fitment looks spot on to me. Better than mine, mine sits a little further into the bootlid for my liking.
