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  1. Christina.cmb

    Christina.cmb Junior Member

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    Hi. I have a 2007 Prius with about 260,000 miles. (This is a completely different issue from my other prius)

    Recently once i open the door a buzzing high pitch noise stays on the enite time. The brakes become hard. The car runs fine though.

    I know this can be the ABS system or a bad battery. Right? I did the battery test through the dash/navi screen and these are the readings

    12.2- after sitting for 4 hours.


    11.9-11.6 accessory mode.


    11.8-11.4 when open door.


    14.1-14.2 when started the engine.

    Could it be my battery? Or does the readings seem normal?

    Also, does anyone know of a good hybrid mechanic in Connecticut?

    Thank you
     
    #1 Christina.cmb, Dec 29, 2018
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    Although the 12 volt battery does not look that good its tired its not going to cause what your seeing and hearing that's a bad abs actuator as you surmised. Classic high alert and hard brake pedal. Do not drive the car until its fixed.

    use the search forum button up top and search

    abs actuator

    there's hundreds of posts about it lots of info.
     
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    christina, it is time to move on to a newer vehicle.
     
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    You're right, Christina. Most likely a bad brake pump. The battery is a little weak, but not weak enough to make the pump take that long to shut off. My 12V on my 2005 got down to about 8.5 volts before I realized what what happening.
     
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    you're going to be dumping a lot of money into a worthless car to keep it running
     
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    How many Prii do you actually have? o_O

    One might surmise that you're looking for a part-time mechanic :whistle:
     
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    Don't ya just wish all cars would go 260,000 reliable miles before it's time to start shopping again. ;)
     
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    A new brake accumulator for Toyota list $1700 but can be found online for $1200. A rebuilt can be found for approx $700. I just paid $525 for labor to install.

    SM-T700 ?
     
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  9. bisco

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    one in ct and another in ca, i got the inside scoop
     
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    Both coasts covered:).

    Glad someone is in the know:cool:.
     
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    i wish i had one in each, i wouldn't be in ct right now, that's for sure :(
     
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    Sunny and 60 here today:).

    Spent most of the day outside;).

    Definitely helps with getting energy out of the kids(y).
     
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    yep, you gotta run 'em ragged. that's why you have kids when you're young, i can barely keep up with my grandson one day a week.
     
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    The family that we visit near Palm Springs is up until tomorrow and they have twin girls the same age as my son, so there is plenty of energy to burn going around;).

    Just happy it wasn’t raining this weekend as penning up this energy would be bad:cool:.

    My kids even slept in this morning so hoping for a repeat of that(y).
     
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    Hi. I have 2. Same years.
     
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    Christina.cmb Junior Member

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    It will cost be 600.00 to fix with a used part. I rather do that then pay for a new car, do you think?
     
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    You are located in CT? Do you know any good Hybrid mechanics?
     
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    sorry, no. i'm the boston metro west. i don't keep my cars long enough to need more than oil changes

    i just meant i would be in cali this time of year.
     
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    Christina.cmb Junior Member

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    I see. Funny thing is, I am in Cali right now. But I leave end of month so I want my Prius up and running by time I return.
     
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    gotcha, coming back for the weather. :cool:
     
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