what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached

Sandy · 10-08-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by J_w73

the federal EPA has a long list of items that are covered for up to 10yr/100,000 miles.. and in CA emission states they are 15yr/150,000 miles.

Basically anything to do with emissions or smog..

I'm not sure if the salvage title kills these since they are federally mandated..

also I thought once a car is salvaged it can never be made clean...

from the toyota site..

EmissionsCoverages vary under Federal and California regulations. Refer to applicable Owner's Warranty Information booklet for details.

you are correct it cant be made clean.
It vin# will always show salvaged.

Jabber · 10-08-2009, 05:18 PM

FYI, a toyota tech won't have to check for clean title history. WHen we apply for a warranty claim, it will show as a salvaged through Toyota's system. A salvage title loses any and all warranties, federal, state, local, etc.

And if you try to "wash" a title to clean it up, you are asking for jail time. Federal offenses. If you think 10 years in a jail is worth the 6k you paid... If I am not mistaken, I believe the jail/fines are more than trying to roll back an odometer. That is 10 years/$25,000 per occurence.

Salvage vehicle are never worth what people pay for them. They sound like a great idea as far as price goes, but still not worth the headaches.

Chalk it up as a learning experience, and good luck with the repairs.

Sandy · 10-08-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabber

FYI, a toyota tech won't have to check for clean title history. WHen we apply for a warranty claim, it will show as a salvaged through Toyota's system.

Salvage vehicle are never worth what people pay for them. They sound like a great idea as far as price goes, but still not worth the headaches.

Chalk it up as a learning experience, and good luck with the repairs.

LOL a heck of a lesson to learn, and you are correct not worth the time or money......

J_w73 · 10-08-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorman

well they didn't accept the error code under the emmission and warranty
116$ for diagnosis and then they will tell me how much to fix .. if they change the vapor sensor that alone is like 280$
the nicest part is NY tax lol

if someone know a good prius tech in new york please let me know.

I will clear the salvage title in NJ and bring the clean title and register in NY.

do you have a link to the EPA website regulations for warranty etc?

I just bought my 2007 prius used.. the only place I have found that has this data is in the warranty booklet.. my car didn't have this booklet but Toyota is sending me a new one.
I found some warranty info from a 2005 civic hybrid showed what was covered and for how long..

Here is on for a 2007 altima... look under the CA emissions part..
this only talks about california but the other one I saw talked about CA, NY and some other CA emissions states..

http://www.nissanusa.com/pdf/techpub...Hybrid_WIB.pdf

J_w73 · 10-08-2009, 05:45 PM

When I get my booklet I will see what it says for sure?

vertex · 10-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Doctorman:
Congrats on a great deal! It is not worth paying 2X for the warranty. My car is salvage also, cost me a lot more too. I am in zip 10533. If you are not far away, I might be able to help. Did you check the charge on the A/C?

doctorman · 10-08-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vertex

Doctorman:
Congrats on a great deal! It is not worth paying 2X for the warranty. My car is salvage also, cost me a lot more too. I am in zip 10533. If you are not far away, I might be able to help. Did you check the charge on the A/C?

no I dont have the tools I will take to an AC guy in queens have him check it. summer is over and dont need the cooling for another couple of months. it does warm up pretty good.

oh well once I am not a student and have good paying job my time will be worth more and can afford a car with less headache but for now this should do it.

Sandy · 10-09-2009, 08:23 AM

Could the MFD be going bad? like other 04,05?

doctorman · 10-09-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy

Could the MFD be going bad? like other 04,05?

what is that and how do I check it?

Sandy · 10-09-2009, 08:30 AM

MFD= main screen..they are known to go bad and sometimes stop the AC from cooling.see if you can set it from the main screen then try the steering wheel.

Sometimes you lose the whole display many have

10-08-2009, 05:18 PM	#22
Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 653 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 16 Thanked 196 Times in 105 Posts Friends: 12	Re: what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached FYI, a toyota tech won't have to check for clean title history. WHen we apply for a warranty claim, it will show as a salvaged through Toyota's system. A salvage title loses any and all warranties, federal, state, local, etc. And if you try to "wash" a title to clean it up, you are asking for jail time. Federal offenses. If you think 10 years in a jail is worth the 6k you paid... If I am not mistaken, I believe the jail/fines are more than trying to roll back an odometer. That is 10 years/$25,000 per occurence. Salvage vehicle are never worth what people pay for them. They sound like a great idea as far as price goes, but still not worth the headaches. Chalk it up as a learning experience, and good luck with the repairs. __________________ Jeff Balcer Pauly Toyota Crystal Lake, IL Google Voice #: 815-575-9550. It will ring my cell and office at the same time. jbalcer@live.com (if you have gmail, check your junk folder. Gmail doesn't like live.com) Last edited by Jabber; 10-08-2009 at 05:22 PM.

10-08-2009, 05:45 PM	#25
J_w73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 60 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached When I get my booklet I will see what it says for sure?

10-08-2009, 11:00 PM	#26
vertex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 153 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts Friends: 2	Re: what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached Doctorman: Congrats on a great deal! It is not worth paying 2X for the warranty. My car is salvage also, cost me a lot more too. I am in zip 10533. If you are not far away, I might be able to help. Did you check the charge on the A/C?

10-09-2009, 08:23 AM	#28
Sandy Hippi Chick Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ocala,Fl Posts: 647 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 53 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Friends: 8	Re: what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached Could the MFD be going bad? like other 04,05?

10-09-2009, 08:30 AM	#30
Sandy Hippi Chick Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ocala,Fl Posts: 647 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 53 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Friends: 8	Re: what is my car missing? some A/C part? Pic attached MFD= main screen..they are known to go bad and sometimes stop the AC from cooling.see if you can set it from the main screen then try the steering wheel. Sometimes you lose the whole display many have

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