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Part Number for Plastic Cover for EV Mod

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by joemaurio, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. joemaurio

    joemaurio New Member

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    Hey everyone.

    I am waiting for a '08 Prius and I want to get a head start on my EV mode mod. I would like to mount a pushbutton switch in one of the "blank" or covers next to the dimmer switch. I went to the dealer to get one of these covers so I could mount the switch to it and be ready when my car arrives. The parts guy pulled up the drawing of the dashboard and his drawing shows all three spots occupied (dimmer, ev mode button and something else). He said his computer wants hime to enter my VIN number in order to get the part number for plastic cover. Well, seeing as I don't have a VIN number he couldn't help me. Does anyone know the part number for this cover? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    - Joe
     
    #1 joemaurio, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. joemaurio

    joemaurio New Member

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    Thanks for the link to the OEM switch, but I was hoping to spend less money. More like $15 for the plastic cover and $3 for the switch. I already have the wire and pin.
     
    #3 joemaurio, Aug 7, 2008
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    Just give him a random vin, here's one from the find a prius site:

    JTDKB20U683453485

    Please give us details!
     
    #4 echase, Aug 11, 2008
  5. joemaurio

    joemaurio New Member

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    Thanks for the suggestion about using another vin number. I ordered the part today. When I get it, I will post the part number in case others are interested.
     
    #5 joemaurio, Aug 11, 2008
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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    The part number is 55539-52060-B0. It's $2.78 from parts.com
     
    #6 jelloslug, Aug 12, 2008
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    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    Make sure the vin is the same model as your prius...
     
    #7 Bob64, Aug 12, 2008
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    OK. I wish I waited a day or two for the info about parts.com. Anyway, I can confirm my part number is 55539-52060-C0 (Does the B0 or C0 make a difference?). Cost was $7.80 from the dealer. Thanks everyone for your help.
     
    #8 joemaurio, Aug 13, 2008
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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    The -B0 and the -C0 is the color of the part. My part number may be wrong but just make sure that color is right on your part before you leave with it.
     
    #9 jelloslug, Aug 13, 2008
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    I thought the EV mod worked off the cruise control lever am I wrong?
     
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Depends on the style. The Coastal version activates with the CC lever. The OEM switch sold overseas and the "home grown" version some of us have are located on the lower dash next to the dimmer switch
     
    #11 JimboK, Aug 13, 2008
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