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My pickup sitting in my car park for over a day burst into flames. The fire was confined to the passenger compartment. I was working outside and noticed the fire immediately and grabbed a nearby hose and put out the fire.

Toyota now has the truck and the inside is completely taken apart. so much so that the only thing that remains is a steering column.

Toyota has determined that the installation of a rear view mirror was improperly done.

The installation was done at a Toyota dealership. 

I have currently been without my truck for a month as they await parts. They estimate the costs of repairs at 100,000 baht.

I am awaiting a decision from Toyota Asia as to if I will be compensated and if so how much.

 

Will keep you posted.

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Maestro Star Member

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Assuming that a Toyota Hilux is a motor-car, I am moving this topic from Thai visas, residency and work permits to  Thailand Motor Forum .

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. — George Bernard Shaw

 

Briggsy Diamond Member

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I wonder if the cause is similar to house fires caused by a glass ornament or bottle placed on a windowsill, concentrating the sun's rays on one spot, eventually leading to combustion.

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1 hour ago, transam said:

I was wondering too...

I don't know how this can occur, as the wires to the mirrors are dead until the ignition is turned on.

 

Then again begs the question. Why did the garage do it in the first place??? as it's a factory fitted unit.

Please correct me if I'm wrong but the electric for mirrors on the Vigo/Hilux only move the glass for vision. And don't fold the whole thing.

 

Might have fitted aftersales set up, similar to the Spivo where the mirrors fold when you use the remote to lock. More to this than meets the eye. 

fredob43 Platinum Member

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4 hours ago, bikerlou47 said:

This was an option when the truck was purchased installed by dealership

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The only thing I can think of is they didn't run the wires through the flexi tube when fitting same.

I still don't know how the thing went up in flames as I said before the lot is dead if the ignition is off. Unless of cause they hot wired it.

If that's the case they (Garage) should pay for all the damage. Ask them for a hire car for free.

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1 hour ago, Fookhaht said:

There you go. You're about a six-hour drive from the Rayong factory.

That should translate into AT LEAST a month wait for parts!

I'm a 9-hour drive from the Rayong Chevy factory. That earned me a TWO-month wait for parts.

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yes, they have to go thru outter mongolia ,over the ho chi min trail, via slow camel train.

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KittenKong Ruby Member

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On 13/02/2017 at 2:25 AM, bikerlou47 said:

Toyota has determined that the installation of a rear view mirror was improperly done.

 

7 hours ago, bikerlou47 said:

Toyota will take no responsibility for their shoddy workmanship!

 

Do you have their original decision in writing? If so, contact the consumer protection office.

NanLaew Star Member

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On 2/13/2017 at 8:40 AM, Fookhaht said:

There you go. You're about a six-hour drive from the Rayong factory.

That should translate into AT LEAST a month wait for parts!

I'm a 9-hour drive from the Rayong Chevy factory. That earned me a TWO-month wait for parts.

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About 45 minutes from the Auto Alliance factory and all parts ordered (so far) delivered within 24 hours.

 

Yes! It's a Ford! Eat your heart out!

 

(they don't self-immolate either)

kartman Gold Member

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On 3/25/2017 at 8:05 PM, wprime said:

How old is the car? If it's really new they should take responsibility for it.

We still don't know  brand new, really new, really old?

NanLaew Star Member

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1 hour ago, Ace of Pop said:

Must be awfull owning a Thai Ford. Endless Scanning for a Toyo Fault to ease their rather silly choice.:smile:.

You know what they say, "Gotta make hay while the sun shines."

 

... or while the Vigo burns.

... or whatever.

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