Immobilized

114K

 

I tend to agree with Leadfoot. When I questioned the service adviser about that he said the technician wanted to replace communication module before proceeding. How do fobs be tested for valid or functional RFID's? There is only one fob for the car, and it had functioned correctly as long as we have had car.

 

114K miles. Anyone know if I buy a used power management control ECM if it will need to be programmed to car?

 

On another forum someone said the power management unit doesn’t need to pe programmed. I’m trusting in that and ordered a used unit from a Prius C of the same year for $39. Should be here tomorrow. Have the old unit out already.

 

I received the used power management unit. The mounting bracket was bent, put case was fine. Removed mount from original unit and installed on one that came. I installed it in the car, attached the battery leads, and tried the door lock function. Locks worked as the should. Immobilized light was lit on dashboard. I pressed power button and nothing happened. With the original power management unit the display would activate, speedo, warning lights, etc. The immobilized light was still on. I assume that the PM unit may need to be programed?
I came across a post by Waldox who had a similar problem that was faulty wiring between PM ecu and certification ecu. That will be my next adventure. Can anyone tell me the location of the communication ecu? I'm almost to the end of my interest in this car. Thankfully I'm retired and have other means of transportation. What would its value be in it's current condition, with extra PM ecu? Ha ha.

 

Any ideas of what the car is worth in its present condition? Location Eugene Oregon.

 

It would if the immobilizer would let it. That has been the problem. If you start with my original post it will be explained.