Rear 3rd brake light/ center brake light change

[jayt13]

Hi,

Does anyone know how to replace the 3rd brake / center  brake light?

Thanks in advance

 

Jay

[Jonmartin]

I found this entry in the online owners manual for a 2014 Yaris.

LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

[Devon Aygo]

As the lamp is a sealed unserviceable LED unit it is covered under the 5 year/100,000 mile Toyota warranty if it fails, so perhaps give your local dealer a call.

[jayt13]

Yeah my dealer wants £65 to change the bulb.

 

I wasn't aware it was part of a warranty, but thanks will give them a call

[jayt13]

So spoke to toyota today they advised its not covered under warranty. And they want £150 for it parts and labour.

[Devon Aygo]

So long as the car is less than 5 years old with less than 100,000 miles the centre stop lamp is covered under warranty as it is a sealed unserviceable unit 

[jayt13]

Yep my car is only 4 years bought pre-registered only has 11k on the clock so why is toyota (jemca edgware road) saying i got to pay for it?

[FROSTYBALLS]

3 minutes ago, jayt13 said:

Yep my car is only 4 years bought pre-registered only has 11k on the clock so why is toyota (jemca edgware road) saying i got to pay for it?

You need to take that up with Jemca directly or Toyota customer services.

[jayt13]

Does anyone have a document which they can share where its shows what is covered so i can take this up with as my evidence?

[FROSTYBALLS]

The service and warranty booklet doesn't go into the depth of detail that you're seeking. Devon Aygo works for a Toyota dealer, and if he says it is covered, then covered it is.

Contact Toyota GB customer relations - https://www.toyota.co.uk/contact-us/

[Malcolmz1]

MOT and service yesterday revealed high level brake light needed replacing for approx. £130. I’ve contacted Toyota quoting this thread. More to follow if they answer.

[FROSTYBALLS]

2 minutes ago, Malcolmz1 said:

MOT and service yesterday revealed high level brake light needed replacing for approx. £130. I’ve contacted Toyota quoting this thread. More to follow if they answer.

Depends when in 2013 your Yaris was first registered as to whether it is still under the 5 year/100,000 mile new car warranty.

[Malcolmz1]

December 30 2013, still not heard from Toyota.

[Bomber209]

Malcolm Hi, I assume you have a hatchback. Remove the cover (2 x trim plugs and 2 x screws). Prise out the light strip (2 x clips, one each end). Disconnect wiring plug.Refitting is reverse procedure. Try and get one from a scrappy, and ask if you can watch how it's done.

 

[Malcolmz1]

Thanks Phil

I'll revert to this if the warranty is not honoured.

[Malcolmz1]

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread, I contacted Toyota customer relations and within the hour I was contacted by the dealer who ordered and arranged with me a visit to replace the light. I was lucky that when the fault was discovered the car was ten days inside the warranty. LEDs are efficient but why not fit standard LEDs instead of a unit costing £130 to replace.

[FROSTYBALLS]

30 minutes ago, Malcolmz1 said:

why not fit standard LEDs instead of a unit costing £130 to replace.

Presumably ease of fitment during production. Other manufacturers do similar - eg an LED rear light for a Hyundai ix35 is around £700.

[Malcolmz1]

I’m afraid ease of fitting doesn’t wash with me. A unit with replaceable LED(s) is no more difficult to fit than one with non-replaceable LED(s), it’s more to do with restricting spares choice and extending the profit stream post vehicle purchase.

[FROSTYBALLS]

1 minute ago, Malcolmz1 said:

I’m afraid ease of fitting doesn’t wash with me. A unit with replaceable LED(s) is no more difficult to fit than one with non-replaceable LED(s), it’s more to do with restricting spares choice and extending the profit stream post vehicle purchase.

It is what it is.

[Malcolmz1]

Mike

Thanks for monitoring this thread. I hope Jayt13 was able to sort his issue. Last week the government announced a drive to get manufacturers to make “things” more repairable. While “it is as it is” as you say, there is no need for it to remain so. 

[FROSTYBALLS]

But it won't change with this generation Yaris, which is due for replacement.

[Roberto yariso]

Contacted a Toyota dealer who failed to return my query regards supply and fit of third brake light . So glad they didn’t get back to me , purchased the unit from the Toyota eBay store £76 & delivered in two days . Very easy to fit remove black cover in top of boot hatch , remove connector and press down on the 2 metal retainer clips while pushing out . Slide the new unit in and it literally clicks into place , re connect and it’s done . 5 minutes and simple . When you purchase the new unit you’ll see how the clips work 

[Sofia123]

On 9/13/2020 at 3:44 PM, Roberto yariso said:

Contacted a Toyota dealer who failed to return my query regards supply and fit of third brake light . So glad they didn’t get back to me , purchased the unit from the Toyota ebay store £76 & delivered in two days . Very easy to fit remove black cover in top of boot hatch , remove connector and press down on the 2 metal retainer clips while pushing out . Slide the new unit in and it literally clicks into place , re connect and it’s done . 5 minutes and simple . When you purchase the new unit you’ll see how the clips work 

Hello Roberto,

I have just received 3rd light from toyota eBay and I want to change myself. Please can you tell me:

How did you remove the black cover inside the boot hatch? Did you use any tool screw driver or not? I am worried should not break anything.

Toyota quoted me £128 a couple of month ago and yesterday, I called Toyota parts department told me the cost £71 then he passed on to booking dep, they said light is £85 with half an hour labour it will be £160 total. I was shocked. Then I found your post.

 

[Roberto yariso]

Hello you don’t need any tools just your hands the black cover just pulls off then press on the metal clips to remove light fitting refitting in revere order 

[G L J]

Yesterday I unfortunately damaged the housing of the high level brake light while trying to fit in a awkwardly shaped object.

The light unit is totally fine .

I want to know is it possible to buy a replacement housing without a new led light unit.

Thanks Gwynfor