Replaced MFD 2009 Prius

My 2009 Prius Touring MFD went out so I found one with the same part number on eBay. Everything works except the navigation screen, maintenance screen, and calendar. I only get multiple lines across the screen with those. I advised the seller of the problem and he asked if I had reprogrammed it to my car. He provided the vin # of the car it was removed from if needed. Is that necessary and if so, how is it done? Thanks in advance for any info.

 

From what I've been able to find out since my original post there isn't an actual process for "reprogramming" the MFD on a gen 2 Prius. However, the thought of disconnecting the 12v battery as a reset is a good idea. I had already disconnected it as a safety precaution when removing my original unit so the eBay unit was just defective. I sent my original one to UpFix in Georgia for repair ($200) and am hoping for the best. The eBay seller was making a desperate attempt to drag out the inevitable, a full refund via eBay's buyer guarantee which is finally underway.

 

I feel confident that you are absolutely correct. Using eBay is a roll of the dice and it proved inefficient this time. I'm hopeful that UpFix will work out.

 

UpFix repaired my original and it works like new again. Fast turnaround and good communication during the process. As far as the one I bought used on Ebay, the buyer protection policy was the only way I got my refund which took over three weeks from the time of the purchase. The seller had a 100% positive feedback rating but that's about to change.

 

UpFix did a great job and kept in communication with me throughout the process. I got it back quickly and it functions almost better than new. The eBay seller basically had an attitude so I had to use the eBay buyer guarantee to get my money back. He had a 100% positive feedback but that's about to change.