299,999+ Mile Club

Hey usbseawolf I cant handle these lights anymore there killing me I need some hid's something simple please help. Need some super white. thanks nothing complicated plug and play dont have an ebay account. Need some direction. UPDATE: 13000 more, almost there. Have to set the bar very high sorry, to many priuses at the back door. Both batteries still original, still getting in the green. Will probably check the voltage tomorrow.

 

You're thinking in the wrong units of time. The car may only be 3 years old but it has a HUGE amount of running hours on it. One indicator is the a large amount (by my standards) of bulbs he's replaced.

If he avg's 40mph over 400,000 miles, that's.......

 

I have not seen Peef lately, but I imagine he cn still be contacted. He is a wizard with the combo meter and was offering very inexpensive repairs. Either that, or grab one out of a totLed car and DIY install. Very straightforward.

 

I and a bunch of us Priuschatters met pEEf at Green Drive Expo - Bay Area (on 9/17/11). EVSE Upgrade - Products (his business) doesn't currently mention anything about being closed. Sometimes it does.

 

2fas4u, describe a typical day for you.

 

Mon - Thurs varies slightly: Leave house around 7:00 pm arrive orlando about 85 miles drive to valdosta about 225 miles go to tallahassee about 80 drive home about 225 miles, sometimes I stop in jacksonville and play some poker at the dog track. After my sleep at the rest area, if no poker get home about 11:30, normally go to sleep about 3:30, If poker get home about 3:00 go to sleep. And if i have the strength to make it home, I get home about 5:30am. My sleep in my little prius usually is around 5 hours. UPDATE: 12000 to go. I checked my battery 12.6v, with load 12.2v and with lights on 12.1v My dash went out again this morning will take it to dealer probably monday.

 

My guess is that a solder joint inside the combination meter has broken, due to 420,000 miles of vibration. The combination meter holds the odometer reading, so there are some interesting implications for this repair. But again, if it is the combination meter itself, then the definitive diagnosis is having to hold the power button down for 3 seconds to turn off the car when the display is blank and, if I recall correctly, cruise control does not work. Otherwise, it may just be the lcd display portion, or you have covered its little window with papers empty coffee cups etc.

If you have a ScanGauge or even just a cheapie scanner, and you can get a speed reading when the display is blank, then it is just the lcd.

 

If you are bored, you can add some neon lights inside, better sound system, a massage pad, refrig and other toys. Sure the HID as well. By keeping this and save $10000 on a new car every year, you can go to fancy restaurant much more often if that's your choice. Of cause we will be happier to hear your new records every weeks

If I were you, when this car finally bye bye, get another Gen2 with high end trim, move your toys in and start over again.

Being debt free is the key in freedom.

 

I have read a few pages of this thread and I think you are awesome! Please keep us updated on your mileage every month and whether you are going to get a new model someday. Like the other people have said, I think Toyota would be interested in your car if it becomes the highest mileage Prius in the world. In fact, I think they should publish a study of long term use of hybrid batteries and the long term costs so that people are more aware of how far the Prius can go before having to perform maintenance.

Of course, the dealers will always try to get you to fix something before it's broken. I try to wait until I feel like something is wrong before I do a recommended repair. Especially if their repair estimates are more than what I paid for the car!

 

Went to dealer car not covered, priced a combo meter, $371.00 any options, they dont know what the problem is and to check min $90, dont like to be under the mercy of a dealer, especially when its electrical. Also how long can prius be driven without the dash lit up. The original price showed $800. Also dont know what the labor will be.

 

Note, the combination meter contains the odometer, so if you replace it yourself, it will read whatever is on it,whether it is 000000 for brand new or xxxxxx if it comes out of a wreck. Try Eric at Adopt-A-Part in Colorado for one from a wreck. Try pEEF for programming.

Welcome to Adopt A Part

EVSE Upgrade - Products

 

Update: 421000

 

Another reputable place for used parts: 04 and newer Prius Parts Cars

 

UPDATE: 422250 8000 more to go. Incase your wondering what the to go is, unless someone can show otherwise, I understand that 430000 was the highest somebody went on the hybrid battery. Well i want to raise the bar, and add also, that both aux and hybrid batteries are both original. Thanks also for all the support guys and gals. Im also hoping my combination meter will hold up might have to take a pic now. Anyway see u soon.

 

I think your battery could go 1 million miles. Flat freeway cruising is the least amount of stress possible on it. Good luck!

 

Take a picture everyday just in case. Good luck!

 

UPDATE: 6500 to go

 

UPDATE: 423806 Had another scare, display went out again in Miami, lost 400 miles. Im going to replace it but im trying to get to 430000 just in case their not able to keep my original miles. It finally came on this morning so I had to take a pic. When I leave for work I dont shut it off until I get home, if I go in the store I use the key to lock the doors, anyway just weighing wether dealer or take it out my self (DIY 100.00 Dealer 800.00) Im just a little nervous If anyone has taken it out how long and what risks are there. Thanks.