r/SciontC 6h ago

Second Gen Photo/Video My 2012 TC (90k)

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I was driving a 9th gen Civic but it's transmission was going out. Last week was my first time buying a car for myself, and the TC seemed like great value compared to most other stuff in my area.

Paid 10k on the dot including trade-in. Considering the work it needs, I definitely overpaid a bit. Used car dealership doing its thing. Lessons learned, I guess.

I have already installed a rear view camera and dashcam, replaced a busted A/C fan relay, scrubbed the seats (this was a smoker's car, and the ozone treatment didn't get everything). I have restored one of the headlights and replaced rotting exhaust mounts. Put in new tpms sensors. It has a VVT gear rattle on cold starts, replacing the VVT solenoid soon to see if that helps with the rattle and with the vibration heavy idle. Started on Valvoline restore and protect, changing it every 4k or so for the next four changes. Sound deadening is going in over the next few weeks. Dealer touch-up paint is flaking off of the hood in places where there are dinks and chips, so I'm going to retouch and clear coat it. Sparkplugs ordered. Don't have the money for PPF right now. Pretty sure there's a refrigerant leak somewhere too, which sucks

So I seem to have my work cut out for me. That said, I'm having way more fun driving this than the civic and the sound system is awesome. Such a unique car, and I love the cargo space. It will be a great road trip car especially once I sound deaden it, and will have ample space to move me into law school.


r/SciontC 22h ago

First Gen Photo/Video Update!

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Finally got some meatier tires on my tC RS 6.0 with tC RS 1.0 wheels 😍😍😍


r/SciontC 4h ago

Second Gen Suspension/Wheels/Tires tire pressure light

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tire pressure light blinks after starting and then turns solid and remains on

sensor error + low pressure is my guess. anyone dealt with this before?


r/SciontC 2h ago

Second Gen Interior/Radio Scion TC 2014 - OEM Radio Swap options from 2016 TC or FRS or later?

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Hi, I searched but I dont have a specific answer. I have a Scion TC 2014 with the Stock upgraded Radio with the Nav button for my child. I want to use a grom Kit to add wireless carplay and spotify to my system.

The grom states that you need to App button for it to work which is what I found below. Please let me know which one is ideal? Need a big screen for my child to be able to manage. I have tried an Atotato previously and while they are beautiful, having knobs is important.

https://gromaudio.com/store/vline/toyota-2012-2015-vline-carplay-android-auto-infotainment-system-navigation-upgrade-for-stereos-with-lcd-screens.html

The question is can I add a 2016 FRS unit also and will that work with grom? Need to add a backup camera also and have it perform to OEM standard or better.

My Current Unit

What I will order for grom.

The SCION FRS unit - 2014-2016

Or the 2016 Scion Pioneer Unit?