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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by djasonw, Mar 12, 2013.

  1. djasonw

    djasonw Active Member

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    Hey Guys!
    I went in to my local dealership here in greater Fort Lauderdale (Al Hendrickson). I had them address the campaign issue regarding the intermediate shaft spline (C0T). They went over the car very thoroughly and called me to inform me of the following:
    1- Two bulbs were out (side marker and license plate)
    2- Serpentine belt
    3- Axle boot

    I had them do items 1 and 2 and declined #3. They told me that it would cost ~$400 because they don't replace the boot. They replace the entire axle as that is what Toyota recommends. Can you folks advise me on what I should do regarding item 3? Should I go to an independent and just replace the boot? Oh. BTW. Upon further examination of the bill they charged me $49 for labor to change the bulbs.

    Considering the car has 207,000 miles I'm pretty pleased that they didn't find anything else.
     
    #1 djasonw, Mar 12, 2013
  2. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    Go to any repair shop and have a new aftermarket or rebuilt axle installed.
    They are approx $85-$120 + 1/2 hour labor tops.

    Same procedure as almost every other FWD toyota car to install.
    Easy for any shop to do --no need to go to a Hybrid specialty shop.
    Some shops can replace just the boot, but at 207k miles you might as well install a new axle.

    $49 to replace two regular bulbs?
    That seems excessive for 10 minutes labor and $5 worth of bulbs.
     
    #2 3prongpaul, Mar 12, 2013
  3. djasonw

    djasonw Active Member

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    Thanks for your advice. I am going to a local shop tomorrow.
     
    #3 djasonw, Mar 12, 2013
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