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2013 V will not start after front end crash, air bags deployed.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Al Bundy, Aug 18, 2018.

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  1. Al Bundy

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    Im looking at a 2013 V that took a pretty good hit in the nose, both front air bags deployed and the passenger curtain .have not seen it in person so Im not sure if the frame rails got nailed too... from the info I was sent all the warning light are on but the ICE will not start .. is there a fuel cut off like on the fords if so where is it or is this because the air bags blew..

    not sure if im going to go for it or not..
    just seeing if its a simple fix for the ice to start.
     
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    i wouldn't touch a car like that without the trouble codes and service manual, unless it was too cheap to resist.
     
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    I believe when the bags deploy, they set a code in the ECU and will take work to get it to clear.

    A ten foot pole comes to mind for the distance to het to the considered candidate ;).
     
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    thanks... i guess ill try to get it for scrap price and just keep the battery .. they just paid 12 grand for it 7 months ago he is looking for 2 as is, didnt have full coverage, has a clean title
     
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    As a parts car it’s a great investment ;).

    But it takes time and space to recoup the initial spend:(.

    If you have time and space, it can be worthwhile for parts(y).
     
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    time and space I have i wanted to rebuild it to keep... i hate parting out cars, you might sell a door today and the rest will sit for a year i dont do e bay anymore due to the fees..
     
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    With that guise, I’d move into something else;).

    Out here in the state of Prii, there are plenty of wrecks that the bags don’t get deployed that get salvaged and resold. If that’s your cup of tea, keep an eye out(y).
     
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    are all the gen 3 noses the same? head lights ect or is the wagon different?
     
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    The v is different;).
     
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    we get flood cars and badly abuse repos here in florida, most end up at copart .. I always thought Cali got top dollar for the Prius and parts would be more expensive ..im on y 5th used gen 2 and was looking for something newer.. I will take your advise if I go look at it I will not take much cash with me.. lowball or no ball ;)
     
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    well thats more good news ;)
     
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    Oh they charge premiums out here for parts:cool:.

    But you can still get good deals from time to time :).

    The key is to shop ahead and not when needed;).

    Avoid the “over the barrel” treatment (y).
     
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    Maybe approach it this way:

    • Could you adapt what is there?
    • Do you have the time to adapt it?
    • Will it be worth it in the end to do so?
    More questions to consider on your potential project(y).
     
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    geez Im 50 if I start thinking my head muscle thing with hurt.. ..I guess if its hit above the frame Ill make a low offer if its for frame damage ill pass.. I will take my laptop with me to scan it..what ever happened to the firebird prius project.. was it finished? i lost track of it
     
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    @Bill the Engineer moved to Delaware and it’s in storage now:(.

    But it’ll be back hopefully in a couple of years (y).
     
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    I’m not sure it’s worth to have the Prius restored since the air bags are expensive. Who knows what else the front end was damaged with. 2k is more worth for as a parts car though haha.
     
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    You made history with 4tds runs in a game for polk high school. Id be hurting thinking also taking all those physical beating.
     
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    I think Steve at autobeyours.com has a v that was totaled from the rear. He may have some advice about the one you are considering...

    Bill the Engineer
     
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    oh :( the smart move was to florida where he could ride topless year round and the car too
     
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    thanks..
     
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