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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Cars / July 2005ON-topic...(2000 Echo)
Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy Toyota" claimed to have fixed it, but not surprisingly, they didn't. Any thoughts? Natalie  Signaturehttp://www.dwarfstar.net - the best internet relay chat network ever! "Wicked little doll, you are not human, Wicked little doll, you have no soul." (David Byrne, 1997) > Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to > the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Natalie Try some different sh.t-heads? Signature"Stay calm. Be brave. Wait for the signs." regards, Frank Johansen Aurora, Ontario >> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to >> the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Try some different sh.t-heads? Works for me, but what I was asking is, could this be something related to the accident. Louis says yes, so I'll be calling the other guy's insurance company, as well as the sh.t-heads, to let them know my list for them has increased yet again. Natalie > Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to > the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Natalie If it is a rubbing sound, make sure that nothing in the wheel wells are touching any of the wheels. Someone who knows what he or she is listening to needs to hear it for a proper diagnosis. SignatureRay O correct the return address punctuation to reply >> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to >> the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > touching any of the wheels. Someone who knows what he or she is listening > to needs to hear it for a proper diagnosis. I can tell you exactly what it sounds like - it sounds like pulling your e-brake Natalie >>> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar >>> to the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Natalie OK, so possibilities (assuming the noise is coming from the front and not from the rear where the parking brake, A.K.A. e-brake is: Bent brake backing plate Mis-adjusted brakes (if noise is from the rear) Bad wheel bearing (from whatever corner the noise is coming from) Worn brake pad or sticking caliper slide SignatureRay O correct the return address punctuation to reply >>>> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar >>>> to the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Bad wheel bearing (from whatever corner the noise is coming from) > Worn brake pad or sticking caliper slide It comes directly from the gearbox area, so I'm on the phone with the other guy's insurance as I type. State Farm, Courtesy Corporation, as well as Toyota will hear about the sh.t sandwich that is Courtesy Collision Pro in Central Florida. Natalie, making the list of gripes even longer >>>>> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound >>>>> similar to the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Natalie, making the list of gripes even longer The gear box is under the hood in front of the driver. The shifter is what you use to select gears. If the noise is coming from the shifter, the noise is somehow being telegraphed inside, the same principle as putting your ear to railroad tracks. Most likely cause is the transmission or driveline itself. Or, check for a loose nut behind the steering wheel <g> SignatureRay O correct the return address punctuation to reply >>>>>> Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound >>>>>> similar to the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > to railroad tracks. Most likely cause is the transmission or driveline > itself. I just got off the phone with the other guy's insurance, State Farm, and they've referred me to a local Toyota dealership/collision center, so we'll see. I'm glad I blogged every step of this nightmare, because I'm going to put every single thing "Courtesy" Collision Pro did wrong - no matter how many trees I have to kill! > Or, check for a loose nut behind the steering wheel <g> That's no way to speak of my son! Wait... Natalie >Or, check for a loose nut behind the steering wheel <g> Natalie may have declared "Fwap Amnesty" - but don't push it. --<< Bruce >>-- SignatureBruce L. Bergman, Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) CA - Desktop Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700 5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545 Spamtrapped address: Remove the python and the invalid, and use a net. >>Or, check for a loose nut behind the steering wheel <g> > > Natalie may have declared "Fwap Amnesty" - but don't push it. > > --<< Bruce >>-- It's already been nullified - ask Dale (Night Spirit) Natalie I think you misspoke... Hopefully "Courtesy Collision Pro" has nothing to do with Toyota.... Here ya go... http://www.collision-insight.com/news/20010904-autonation.htm >I think you misspoke... Hopefully "Courtesy Collision Pro" has nothing > to do with Toyota.... > > Here ya go... > http://www.collision-insight.com/news/20010904-autonation.htm Actually, the 'Courtesy' corporation also has Toyota dealerships (It's where we bought the Scion XA). They're owned by the same company (Dan Marino is their spokesperson), so I think Toyota should know that their dealers are in cahoots with the worst service company I've ever seen. I'm sure Toyota doesn't own Courtesy, but I'm also just as sure that the Courtesy corporation has Toyota/Lexus/Scion franchises. Natalie hmmm... definitely a black eye for Toyota... and that's not football eye black either ;-) > hmmm... definitely a black eye for Toyota... and that's not football > eye black either ;-) Heh - yeah Natalie Whenever one is not satisfied with a repair, it is best to take the vehicle back to the shop and let it there until they correct the problem. mike hunt > Since the Echo got hit back in June, the gear box makes a sound similar to > the safety brake, when you move it forward. Those sh.t-heads at "Courtesy [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Wicked little doll, you have no soul." > (David Byrne, 1997) > Whenever one is not satisfied with a repair, it is best to take > the vehicle back to the shop and let it there until they correct > the problem. > > mike hunt good idea, Mike, but the car got hit, ended up in the shop, right in the middle of Wickeddoll and familys move out of state. she had to make a special trip to go get the car, which was left for her with a dead battery to boot..... >> Whenever one is not satisfied with a repair, it is best to take >> the vehicle back to the shop and let it there until they correct [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > she had to make a special trip to go get the car, which was left for her > with a dead battery to boot..... Yup - did I mention that "Courtesy (Ha!) Collision Pro" in Orlando, FL sucks? Oh yeah, I did... can I say it again? The Echo is going to a local Toyota dealer, to be paid for by the other guy's insurance. I'll keep ya posted! Natalie >>> Whenever one is not satisfied with a repair, it is best to take >>> the vehicle back to the shop and let it there until they correct [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Natalie Hey this is a cool way to checkout the new dealer and have someone else pick up the tab... Courtesy Collision is actually doing you a favor... How about that for a positive look at a terrible situation??? SignatureScott in Florida >>>> Whenever one is not satisfied with a repair, it is best to take >>>> the vehicle back to the shop and let it there until they correct [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > How about that for a positive look at a terrible situation??? I already see it as positive, but it only increases my scorn for CCP Natalie |
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