Navigation System Computer failure ?

Hart · 08-24-2007, 04:32 PM

I just took my '04 Prius in for the 75,000 mi. check and let them knoe the computer for the screen has been acting up. About 50% of the time it doesn't show info.
Was told I need a new computer ! Yikes ! $4218 for the parts and $90 for labor. No extended warranty

Has anyone else had trouble with this? I should be able to at least run the AC and radio from the steering wheel. Can I drive it without getting the new computer?

Just put in a new compressor for the AC in May. This car is getting VERY expensive all of a sudden !

KTPhil · 08-24-2007, 11:40 PM

There were several threads about the display failing. I think they were replaced by Toyota, but this was on low mileage cars under warrantee. Try searching and see if you can find the threads. Try Prius Onlone, too, it might have been posted there, too. It is the display unit, not the computer, but it is still expensive. Maybe there is a used one off a wreck they can use?

cwerdna · 08-25-2007, 04:05 PM

People here refer to the display as the MFD. I've seen a bunch of threads about getting refurb/remanufactured MFDs for a LOT less than $4K.

qbee42 · 08-25-2007, 06:12 PM

That year Prius had a history of MFD failures. You can buy a refurbished MFD for much less than a new one.

Tom

pettysteve · 11-07-2007, 10:58 PM

Did they offer you a reconditioned DISPLAY UNIT?

Do you have the part #, description and estimated cost?

Thanks for any info -- a sister is having similar problems with her 2004 Prius

shybrid · 11-11-2007, 04:32 PM

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Did they offer you a reconditioned DISPLAY UNIT?

Do you have the part #, description and estimated cost?

Thanks for any info -- a sister is having similar problems with her 2004 Prius
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When we bought our Prius we also got the extended warranty from Troy. If our MFD goes out will the extended warranty cover a new MFD? Or is that something that is excluded from coverage? Thanks very much

flydeep · 11-11-2007, 08:21 PM

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When we bought our Prius we also got the extended warranty from Troy. If our MFD goes out will the extended warranty cover a new MFD? Or is that something that is excluded from coverage? Thanks very much
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I have the same question. I just got my Prius 08 with Pkg 6 delivered yesterday. I am thinking about getting the Toy extended warranty. Will this cover any problems with the MFD unit for 7yr/100k?

thanks,
deeps

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08-24-2007, 04:32 PM	#1
Hart Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just took my '04 Prius in for the 75,000 mi. check and let them knoe the computer for the screen has been acting up. About 50% of the time it doesn't show info. Was told I need a new computer ! Yikes ! $4218 for the parts and $90 for labor. No extended warranty Has anyone else had trouble with this? I should be able to at least run the AC and radio from the steering wheel. Can I drive it without getting the new computer? Just put in a new compressor for the AC in May. This car is getting VERY expensive all of a sudden !

08-24-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,213 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	There were several threads about the display failing. I think they were replaced by Toyota, but this was on low mileage cars under warrantee. Try searching and see if you can find the threads. Try Prius Onlone, too, it might have been posted there, too. It is the display unit, not the computer, but it is still expensive. Maybe there is a used one off a wreck they can use?

08-25-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
cwerdna Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,498 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	People here refer to the display as the MFD. I've seen a bunch of threads about getting refurb/remanufactured MFDs for a LOT less than $4K.

08-25-2007, 06:12 PM	#4
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,699 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	That year Prius had a history of MFD failures. You can buy a refurbished MFD for much less than a new one. Tom

11-07-2007, 10:58 PM	#5
pettysteve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Did they offer you a reconditioned DISPLAY UNIT? Do you have the part #, description and estimated cost? Thanks for any info -- a sister is having similar problems with her 2004 Prius