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Inverter Plumbing

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by ra3boy, Jun 2, 2020.

  1. ra3boy

    ra3boy Junior Member

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    I just had Transistor Kit installed on my 2012 @ 86K miles. I have a question, or rather a request:
    anyone has a picture of inverter cooling hoses with green clamps? better yet how close are the clamps to inverter body?
    There is at least 1/2 of an inch of exposed aluminium pipe exposed after clamps. I think they aren't seating where they are supposed to be... I"ll get back with a pic or two in morning.
    Thanks!
     
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    Anyways, I am afraid inverter's hoses will leak and leave me stranded, again:(
    Unless, the newer part: 04899-47021,IPM Transistor Kit was redesigned and inlets/outlets are longer.
     
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    Huh, these are flash with inverter’s body.
    That’s how it was before repair.
    Have you gone through Transistor Kit replacement?
    4:30 am, this drives me nuts...
     
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    Should I be concerned ? I don’t really wanna go back to the dealer.
    I complained to Toyota, so dealer and I no longer talking.
    BTW, I noticed 2010-2011 kit part number differs from 2012-2015.
    Anyone who has gone trough that repair can chime in?
     

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    No, as far as I know ours has never been touched. We got inverter recall, but believe it was just software update done.

    Here's a composite picture:

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    I wonder if those green bands even clamp? you might try (gently tapping), see if that gap reduces. Also, it seems like in my pic there's an extra collar piece, at left end.
     
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