MFD issues on '04/'05 Prius

[cjfowler]

Yet another 04 Prius multi-display bites the dust. My dealer claims never to have heard of the problem (a relatively small dealer in north Georgia). Quoted me $850 for parts and labor. Wish me luck on trying to fix it myself!

Has anyone had any luck with Toyota?

[patsparks]

I have had nothing but a good run with Toyota.
Fix it yourself or have a radio tech fix it with prints of the posts at the start of this thread.
My repaired MFD is going strong 12 months on.

[cjfowler]

MFD problem located and successfully repaired on my '04. I removed the unit and took it to a student who used to fabricate circuit boards. With a borrowed microscope, he found the loose connection on the end of the 60-pin connector. Re-soldered it and went all the way around the connector to be sure. I put it back in and everything works! Thanks to Hobbit and others. Now what do I do with the $850 that my dealer wanted?

[patsparks]

Send it to me!!

[jayman]

No, no send it to me. I fear a global depression and want to stock up on an emergency supply of alcohol

[patsparks]

But I got in first.

[andyprius]

Originally Posted by jayman

No, no send it to me. I fear a global depression and want to stock up on an emergency supply of alcohol

Your kidding, but I really do have an emergency supply of alcohol! Waiting for it to age.

[cjfowler]

Sorry, my wife has already figured out how to spend the $850 several times over. We've got a wedding coming up for an offspring. Contributions will be accepted!
MFD is still working after 3 days!
Interestingly, the parts guy at the Toyota place said he had priced several MFDs for the 04. Service writer said he had never heard of the problem. Hmmm.

[patsparks]

Mine is still good 12 months after it was repaired.
Good luck with the wedding.

[hobbit]

Never heard of the MFD problem? Heh, I just checked -- google
for "prius mfd", guess what pops up first...
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