 There is one RECALL for the 6th gen Celica - 1996 BEWARE |
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 Jun 5, 2007 - 4:00 PM
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Recall ID:
96E001000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall Date: JAN 03, 1996 Model Affected: 1996 TOYOTA CELICA Summary: THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED. Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES. Potential Units Affected: 5145 Notes: ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS Reference Link: http://www.automotive.com/1996/49/toyota/c...alls/32301.html This post has been edited by tomazws: Jun 5, 2007 - 4:01 PM -------------------- |
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Jun 5, 2007 - 4:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
oh well, never use CC anyway. usually in the city, so no need really. but thanks for the heads up.
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Jun 5, 2007 - 4:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '02 From local petrol station!, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I didnt know cruise was available for the 6th gen!
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Jun 5, 2007 - 4:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '05 From Wpg, MB. Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I'll gladly trade my cruise control for a gt4.
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Jun 5, 2007 - 5:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i swear officer i set my cruise control to 65 mph. I didnt know i was going 120!
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Jun 5, 2007 - 5:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '04 From Warsaw, Poland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Aus @ Jun 5, 2007 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]565258[/snapback] I didnt know cruise was available for the 6th gen! USDM only. -------------------- '94 ST202 - tuned, highly apprieciated, but sold.
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Jun 5, 2007 - 6:41 PM
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QUOTE(TomPoz @ Jun 5, 2007 - 6:34 PM) [snapback]565274[/snapback] QUOTE(Aus @ Jun 5, 2007 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]565258[/snapback] I didnt know cruise was available for the 6th gen! USDM only. Usdm uses CC, airbag and ABS... -------------------- Celica ST202
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Jun 5, 2007 - 7:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '07 From lodi, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
i have a 97 celi and my cruz control doesnt even work i had to unplug it the motor or w/e that it uses to engage the throttle doesnt click on so its worthless in my car i wonder if this is a defect they know about ne one else with the same problem?
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Jun 5, 2007 - 9:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '06 From Sunnyvale CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh no ive got a 96!!! although i havnt had any problems with the CC
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Jun 5, 2007 - 9:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Hmm i wonder if mine has been replaced yet since im not the first owner of the car.
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Jun 5, 2007 - 9:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(punkuup5150 @ Jun 5, 2007 - 8:06 PM) [snapback]565310[/snapback] i have a 97 celi and my cruz control doesnt even work i had to unplug it the motor or w/e that it uses to engage the throttle doesnt click on so its worthless in my car i wonder if this is a defect they know about ne one else with the same problem? What was that? Not english --------------------  |
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Jun 6, 2007 - 3:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
I never figured out how to use my cruise control... I got it to work only two times, even though I fidgeted with it for quite a while! it's ok though, I pulled it out a couple days ago to make room for my turbo
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Jun 6, 2007 - 9:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '06 From Lithuania, Europe Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Rockford @ Jun 6, 2007 - 2:41 AM) [snapback]565295[/snapback] QUOTE(TomPoz @ Jun 5, 2007 - 6:34 PM) [snapback]565274[/snapback] QUOTE(Aus @ Jun 5, 2007 - 4:37 PM) [snapback]565258[/snapback] I didnt know cruise was available for the 6th gen! USDM only. Usdm uses CC, airbag and ABS... We also have airbags and ABS, but no CC 
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