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No Haynes repair manuals for 2015 PiP?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by wiggleman, May 30, 2019.

  1. wiggleman

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    It's been a while since I've posted here, and since then I've traded in my 2012 for a 2015.

    I wanted to buy a Haynes manual in case I wish to repair some things - but they don't make manuals for our favourite car!

    Suggestions?
     
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    for any year? they're all the same
     
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    I'd guess the plug in uses the 3rd gen book with a supplement for the diffs.
     
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    strangely, on the haynes site, the only manual they show for prius is 2002-2012 (n)
     
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    The Toyota service manual is the only one I'm aware of. It's available out there on the internet... probably on some dodgy Russian websites ;)
     
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    i da i net

    I idly wonder why most manufacturers "bogart" their Shop Manuals, suspect that ulitmately they'd get more "bees with honey". Maybe their lawyers caution them against it? Some sort disclaimer on page 1 would let them off the hook?

    FWIW, of 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen Toyota Repair Manuals, the 2nd gen is the slam-dunk winner, for clarity and completeness. 3rd gen is definitely starting to "mail it in", and 4th gen is a complete online-only, and shows it.
     
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    Haynes books have been in decline for decades now. Perhaps the recent passing of John Haynes will allow a new generation to change course.

    They still publish somewhat useful service manuals for maybe the top 10 most popular cars on the road. For an ultra-low-volume car like the plugin/Prime there is basically no hope.

    The last two I tried were garbage- barely scratched the surface for detail, and the prodedures and photographic elements were a full generation removed from the car they were claimed to be.

    Best used as oil spill absorber, and you can get other kinds for less.
     
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    In this part of the world, they're affectionately known as the "Haynes Book of Lies" (HBOL). They were never fully trustworthy. "Refitting is the reverse of the removal procedure" is always a delight to see...

    The Haynes Motor Museum is great though, if you're ever in England.
     
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