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Electric Only Mode

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by russgolf, Oct 19, 2007.

  1. russgolf

    russgolf New Member

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    Somehow I came across this article from www.coastaletech.com where you can purchase a kit to add to your Prius to operate in an electric only mode. The article says it iis a factory option but not currently available in N. America although the the programming for it is still included in the computers that control the Hybrid system. Has anyone had any experience with this kit that costs 45.00 plus shipping? Would it affect the warranty? Any info would be apprecited. Guss
     
    #1 russgolf, Oct 19, 2007
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    There are many, many posts relating to this mod. A quick search will give you hours of reading.

    In direct answer to your questions, yes, many people on this forum have installed either the factory EV switch or the CoastalTech mod. The programming is still there in the U.S. models. There has been at least one documented case where the EV mod caused a warranty issue, so be aware of this risk.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Oct 19, 2007
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    Do you remember what that case was, Tom? I must have missed it...
     
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