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Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by orangeandwhite, May 21, 2018.

  1. orangeandwhite

    orangeandwhite New Member

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    Got the car in April. It's fantastic. However, I noticed that there is this faint printing in the passenger seat. It looks like a memory of a Toyota build sheet - you can see "AA70" and some other stuff spelled out. Any ideas? Are they going to give me trouble about fixing it?


     
    #1 orangeandwhite, May 21, 2018
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    they shouldn't, that is not that faint. but you never know, all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, May 21, 2018
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    That sure does look like a manufacturing flaw.
    I too think they shouldn't have an issue replacing.

    They may try cleaning first, which I'd let them try.
    Good luck.
     
    #3 Kenny94945, May 21, 2018
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    Hope you get this fixed. That is not acceptable and dealer should erase it completely or get you a new seat.
     
    #4 EazyPeazy, May 22, 2018
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    Are you sure that's not the serial number issued to you by the UFO abduction?
     
    #5 bb4srv, May 23, 2018
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    The truth is out there.
     
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    Spray it with a light cleaner and "buff" with a terry cloth in a circular motion. Make a ball with the cloth and grab it with your fist - don't be afraid to apply some pressure. See if the agitation gets it out. Might save you some time versus a dealership appointment.
     
    #7 burnout8488, May 25, 2018
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    Something like a big number, an obvious manufacturing defect, I wouldn't touch it, just show it to the dealership. There's no telling where the dye for this is, maybe embedded in the material. I think they owe him a new cover. OTOH, the dealership might be able to clean it, but start with them, be on record.
     
    #8 Mendel Leisk, May 25, 2018
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    Thanks all. As you expected, the dealer is ordering a new seat cover. They were very nice about it.

    I had been worried they would be unexcited about fixing a cosmetic issue, but on the contrary they were very specific that the seat cover had an issue and needed to be changed.

    Pretty impressed with Toyota so far.
     
    #9 orangeandwhite, May 29, 2018
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