Power Outlet Cap Broken

You should be able to get just the cap. I have not replace one on a Prius,but have on other Toyota's with no problem. Just check with your dealership parts department.

 

It looks so flimsy, and with my radar detector plugged in, the cap hangs out underneath even farther. I thought of buying a couple of spares before they get hard to find. It's only a matter of time--there's no hinge, the plastic just bends. It won't last. It's one of the cheapest (as in crappy) parts of the interior.

 

Please keep us posted on part number and cost, it seems a lot of us have this problem - me included!

 

Ok here it is: Part no. 85535-52010 and price here is $12.50 8)

 

$12.50 for a tiny molded piece of plastic. Jeez...

 

Yes sorry but Toyota parts are usually more expensive then the normal domestics. Thats why I only have my MR2 and son has Civic. Wife and daughter drive GM's. They are a lot cheaper to work on :wink:

 

Yes you will need to remove the power outlet(lighter?) case. The plastic cover assembly goes back into the dash and also holds the case in place. You will see what I mean when you get the new one.

 

"I guess it's some new spage-age plastic they're using"

Yeah, except this expensive hi-tech material busted. I'd take cheap plastic and replace them every year if they only cost a buck!

 

Confession: I have learned to live without it. It was painful at first, my Deyo less than perfect, but after I carefully analysed the location and the probability of any conductor falling in and electrocuting itself and in the harsh bright light of day noting the accumulation of minor blemishes in her complexion I steeled myself. Even now I think it was the right thing to do.