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    Toyota Recalls Certain 2004-2009 Prius models for Steering, Pump Defects

    I recently had to replace the transaxle on my 2006 Prius. The failures on other vehicles tend to be related to over heating. Mine occurred on a...
    Post by: jklarkin, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Transaxle failure

    Thanks. Now I am learning that Maryland is a CARB state but Toyota is still saying that it isn't a covered repair. Might need to talk to a...
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Transaxle failure

    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Considering a Prius - Help Needed

    I'm confused. Is Maryland a CARB state? I have a 2006 Prius that needs a new transaxle/transmission at 86,000 miles. Toyota says it isn't...
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Transaxle Failure: no ICE, no codes, no go.

    Thanks for the info. I was very happy with my Prius before this but expected to have another 50,000 miles before major worries considering I do...
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Buying a 06 at 143k. Will it last 5 more years?

    I am the original owner of a 2006 Prius that has been serviced at the dealership. Only 86,000 miles and it needs a new hybrid transaxle estimated...
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    transaxle disengaging & hybrid system & ABS warning lights

    Are you sure it is the battery? Mine did the same things and they said it is the transaxle. At 86,000 miles.
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    transaxle disengaging & hybrid system & ABS warning lights

    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Transaxle Failure: no ICE, no codes, no go.

    Mine just failed at 86,000 miles. Who do I report it too? Too early for me. Over $5000 repair estimate.
    Post by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Transaxle failure

    Hi. I have a 2006 Prius with 86,000 miles. I have loved it until 2 days ago when I was driving on the highway in traffic and the big red triangle...
    Thread by: jklarkin, Jul 26, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion