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Backed bumper into a trailer hitch, do I have to fix this? (possible rust issue)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by pripripewpew, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. riceroni87

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    you got pics on the cheapo cover? I thought the original was thin to begin with.
     
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    Unfortunately you live too far away. Dealer wants$1100 to replace and paint a Pearl rear bumper cover.

    What ever happened to the law that at low speeds only a certain amount of damage could be done?

    Most expensive vacation ever with road hazard damage. Lost my front spoiler and who knows what else.
     
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    I bet it got lost in while reworking the world economy directives. Crunch,
    go the numbers.
     
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    I might have to eat this one as USAA wants to raise my rates for hitting a road hazard. Anyone repair and repaint one of these?
     
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    S&H won't be that much. Bumper cover only weighs at most 5-10lbs.

    If u change it mind, let me know.
     
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    How big is this? Can UPS or FedEx ship it?

    BTW I may just touch it up as it is not that bad.
     
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    Both will ship. Once boxed, it would be slightly wider the the Prii
     
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    k /email me
     
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    Sorry it took so long but the site is blocked at work. I think you can start a private conversation with me?????????????????

    I just started one.
     
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    OK got the kit yesterday and checked it with a 12 volt battery. In the next two days I will install it. I am thinking about putting all the electronics inside the car and just the sensors on the bumper. The instructions were worthless.

    Anyone remember a good spot to pull wires in the back area or spare tire area from the bumper?

    If this works it is a bargain for $21 for a wireless. The beeper/display needs 12 volts but I do no want this thing on my dash/Maybe?????? I was thinking about laying it in front of the cigar lighter.

    Any easy connection spots up front?
     
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    There is a rubber grommet that is on the rear trunk wall on the driver side below the tray where the spare is. If u have 3 door sks, there will be wires going through this. It leads to just behind the rear bumper.

    I'll email u in a few.
     
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    I see it. It has a small wiring harness running through it and a large grommet near the protective cover on the driver's side of the well/Looks high and dry but will need to be careful to seal it unless I can fit the cables through the center of the grommet/other wise I will notch it and silicon it . Looks like it runs to the rear area near the bumper. Raining today so I will check under the bumper tomorrow for access.

    So any airbag sensors to avoid when drilling through the plastic?
     
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    Nope. No airbag sensors in the back.

    Those wires are for the sks antenna. It looks for the signal from the key fob.
     
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    BTW everyone. The Prius is the best car ever made. After 4 Honda Hybrids, and 3 Priuses and a test drive in an 2015 Avalon my judgment remains.

    60-63 MPG to work and back.

    Just not too happy about advanced fancy safety and no thought for a $5 item that will protect children and your car.
     
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    OK, bad news! Between the house and the car the unit quit working. Odd. Power connectors were redone but the beep when power is applied did not happen after we hooked it up outside. So yes we took it inside and no beep/LOL
    So I have a spare coming Friday so we will see what happens.

    There is an aluminum bar almost from end to end behind the cover so I mounted the sensors above the metal bar. Pictures once it is up and running. Anyone have a good source for those snap in plugs that holds the panels on???????
     
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    $1 fix....

    Bumper Sticker.
    (Bonus: it will seal out moisture as well)
    You're Welcome.

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    yep//excellent idea
     
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    Sat I will try the replacement parts. I ordered a spare and the seller sent me a free one. So if 3 sets don't work it is time to change venders.
     
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    Ed, source for cheap clips. I broke a few/I assume they are the same as all the panel clips.