combination meter repair - DIY

There isn't the same kind of PriusChat record of gen 3 having a notorious meter capacitor issue, the way there is for gen 2. I suppose that doesn't mean one can't occasionally flake out.

 

Thank you for your response. I'm unlucky in that sense then. Started playing up when it got really cold in the winter recently.

I'm from the UK. Helps to know it could be more than one particular issue though. Thank you.

 

I followed a youtube vid to get it out

Another one for the repair

(I only changed the 10u)

And my vents crumbled so found replacements on Amazon that fit like and look OEM for $99
Edit: Seems like the site keeps trying to change my link to media for amazon. But search
4Pcs A/C Dash Air Vent Trim Plate Panel, Air Vent Outlet Frame Cover, Compatible with 2004-2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L, Replaces# 55670-47060, 55680-47020, 55475-47020, 55474-47020

Hope that helps!

 

so where is the repair thread? interested in knowing my options

 

You're replying to as good a thread as any. Read the first two pages then jump to about page 15 and read pp 15, 16, and 17. After that, you can read as much of the rest as you like.

 

Thanks for all of the info! I joined the forum today. Just inherited a 2007 Prius from my mom when she upgraded.

Just finished reading through 19 pages of this before starting to tackle this combo meter repair job.

I just put together a Digikey order for Combo meter parts today. I bought all of the surface mount and thru hole caps and the 5V regulator IC.
(I hope I got them right!, they're all low impedance/low ESR)
the whole order was $6.83 + $4.99 shipping - about $13 with tax.

I was going to post all of the links, but I'm not able to share links before I have 4 posts on the forum. If anyone feels like current links to digikey parts / part numbers / descriptions would be helpful, let me know and I saved it to post later on. Or I guess PM if you need it ASAP.