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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Theresa Jennings, May 29, 2017.

  1. Theresa Jennings

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    I've had one issue since I bought this Prius 2010 used at the dealership. The radio periodically just stops working. There's nothing in the radio screen. The dealership wants a TON of money to fix it. I can't get the radio replaced at Best Buy, and the replacements, besides not fitting, look awful. Thoughts?

    Also, this car doesn't have Bluetooth. It has an audio jack, which I use. I like to listen to podcasts or even turn-by-turn directions and charge my phone at the same time, because I have family members who live hours away. At some point, my beloved iPhone 6 Plus is going to die, I don't want to use Android, and I'll be stuck with a 7 or 8. I don't want to have to buy a bunch of dongles. Thoughts?
     
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    you drove it off the lot broken, and there is no warranty whatsoever?
     
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  3. Theresa Jennings

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    I bought it used, as I said, and I didn't get the extended warranty. This was two years ago.
     
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    oh, you said you had the issue since you bought it, i thought they gave a 30 warranty, at least.

    anyways, maybe a loose connection in the back. i think it would take some serious diagnosis. have you looked on ebay or salvage yards for a used oem replacement?
     
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    No such luck.

    So, not sure what the solutions are.
     
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    have you tried a small car audio shoppe? they might have some different options than best buy.
     
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  7. Theresa Jennings

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    Apparently not a lot of those around here. Apparently I live in Podunk. I'll have to keep looking.

    Any thoughts on using an iPhone 7 in a 2010 Prius that doesn't have Bluetooth?
     
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    sorry, no. after the weekend, you may get some audio experts chiming in with advice. i had no idea there was a podunk, socal.:cool:
     
    #8 bisco, May 29, 2017
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