So we replaced the transaxle, it was a bit of a nightmare. a) used transaxle shifting cover was missing some bolts, which we did not discover until...
I got mine at a typical chain (Auto Parts/Zone/whatever). They were dirt cheap. And greatly improved performance (ie: that car started again).
Will the techstream + mongoose cable work on other Toyota vehicles? We also have a Sienna.
"I doubt more than a few dozen people in the entire country would be interested and able to swap out the transaxle in their driveway." Hopefully my...
We've finished swapping out the old transaxle with the nused one...and we also have replaced the inverter pump. *** Anyone have a link to the...
Having gone through a few different tires, we had EXCELLENT luck with Michelin Hydroedge. I felt that the vehicles handling greatly improved. We did...
Does anyone have a link to a decent "How To" on how to safely disconnect the HV system? (We have to replace our transaxle.) How long should one...
Just curious.... Could your "starter" battery be dead? I thought things like the dome lights, etc. were powered by the 12 volt battery?
Thanks usnavystgc, I wasn't sure how it was connected. And if it was being turned in any way during regeneration. Guess I'll give the dealer a...
Hey, You were right man. Just saying "I'm sorry"... Has me uber-stressed trying to find a vehicle to handle my 100+ mile daily commute. But...
@usnavystgc - I apologize, I was very stressed at time of posting. I feel that there were a number of repairs that were unusual or defect of...
Hi Patrick, I took your advice and looked into used transaxles. Talked to Eric at Adopt-A-Part (after seeing a few of his posts), he was very...
I commute a 100 miles a day, I don't think my Prius will live with the "whirrr" sound.
Repairs - Tires replaced due to really fast wear - Shim required to correct axle (interesting, when I went to the dealer to discuss trades, he talked...
I would...I think anything over 170K with these is pretty much nearing end point.
190,000 DEAD About $3,000 in repairs beyond oil changes and maintenance. (And I never was able to afford the $800 to fix the AC control mechanism)....
I had mine replaced by a local shop ($50) after ordering the Eastern unit online. My MPG went up about 1-2mpg after the repair. :-)
Well, over-filling oil can make it hard for an engine to function right? Well, the regenerative breaking turns the drive system right? Well, wouldn't...
Okay, so they originally diagnosed it as bad battery. But that didn't explain the "whirrrr" sound I was hearing during regenerative breaking....
UPDATE: So after arguing with the dealer for some time. And then them exclaiming to me that they would have to charge me another $89 for further...
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