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Inverter is fried on 2013 - DIY Options?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Roadie_, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:21 AM.

  1. Roadie_

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    Inverter is fried on 2013 - DIY Options?

    My 2013 Inverter failed. Dealership said it’s not covered by warranty since it has a rebuilt title. Quoted me $3,785 to replace. That’s about how much the car is worth.

    I’m very handy with mechanics and typically do these things myself. Any advice on parts/installation?
     
  2. Tombukt2

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    The inverters toast meaning what it's not charging the 12 volt battery it's not charging the HV battery something? But the answer to your question you can go to places like LKQ and get one for $150 after 2013 should be the updated version of the generation 3 inverter with the updated parts for whatever the problem is with the 2010 through 2011 or 12 or something. You're 13 should have been passed that anyway whatever other junk yards not as big as LKQ might give it to you I used to have a bunch of them here if you were in North Carolina you could drop on by and pick it up but I threw them out I've been holding on to him so long this is how rarely they're used so I wouldn't worry about the three grand you don't have to do anything but pull your other one make sure the safety plug is out of the battery dropped the junkyard one in but the plugs in bolt up the bolts holding it down and let it rip The car will recognize it there's no handshake I don't believe or any of that silly nonsense.
     
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    Either buy a new one for around $2,200 or find a used one, then install it yourself. Keep in mind extra care needs to be taken since it's a high voltage component.