bikerlou47 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Did you have the rear view mirror changed in any way since you took delivery of the car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 NoSent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Only dealerships worked on this truck oil changes brakes etc. Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 A month to wait on parts? Do you live in Nakhon NoWhere? From a nervous Hilux owner near Nakhon NoWhereSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Pak ChongSent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 According to Toyota the wire connector was done improperly and the opening and closing of the door frayed the connection causing fire. Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Was it perhaps a rear view camera / parking camera rather than a rear view mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 22 minutes ago, Briggsy said: Was it perhaps a rear view camera / parking camera rather than a rear view mirror? I was wondering too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited February 13, 2017 by fredob43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 No camera just remote control mirror with signal lightSent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 This was an option when the truck was purchased installed by dealership Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 4 hours ago, bikerlou47 said: This was an option when the truck was purchased installed by dealership Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Pak ChongSent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile appThere 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. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Ugh! Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmud63 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 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. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect yes, they have to go thru outter mongolia ,over the ho chi min trail, via slow camel train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Toyota will take no responsibility for their shoddy workmanship! Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 How old is the car? If it's really new they should take responsibility for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 I tried to get it in writing but they would not give it to me.. consumer protection office? Sent from my SM-G360HU using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 hour ago, bikerlou47 said: consumer protection office? http://www.ocpb.go.th/ewtadmin/ewt/ocpb_eng/main.php?filename=index___EN Thai consumer protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 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. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 14 hours ago, kartman said: We still don't know brand new, really new, really old? Regardless, obviously not old enough to smoke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Must be awfull owning a Thai Ford. Endless Scanning for a Toyo Fault to ease their rather silly choice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) 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.. You know what they say, "Gotta make hay while the sun shines." ... or while the Vigo burns. ... or whatever. Edited March 27, 2017 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Must be awfull owning a Thai Ford. Endless Scanning for a Toyo Fault to ease their rather silly choice.[emoji2].Why would it be awful owning best in class cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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