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Sourcing new parts or reliable second hands parts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by HOLIRL, Feb 20, 2016.

  1. HOLIRL

    HOLIRL New Member

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    Hello,

    I've got a 2nd Gen Prius 2006 and it requires Toyota Part Number: 89890-47080

    I am evaluating the option of buying a new part or a second hand part.

    Would people have suggestions as to investing in a new part or trying to pick up a second hand cheaper one and any advice where to purchase? Dealer is quoting over 1000 euro for part alone which I feel is too much.

    Thank You in anticipation.
     
  2. valde3

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    Why do you just need new hybrid battery ecu? It’s very rare to fail item so used is the best option.

    It’s in the hv-battery and comes with hybrid battery if you don’t buy new from dealer. If you buy new hybrid battery from dealer you can just use the old one.
     
  3. ChapmanF

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    As you've probably already seen on Google, you can get one for around $570 brand new from Toyota dealers online, or used ones well under $100 on eBay, and there's also a service that offers to repair yours for $300. (I don't know anything about that service or how they go about doing it; it would be interesting if someone checked them out.)

    ... hmm, now I wonder if that repair service ever gets many Gen 1 ECUs ... maybe I should try to get their opinion on the Gen 1 battery ECU fires thread, though that's off-topic for here.

    -Chap

    Edit: sorry, it's early yet (here) and I noticed neither the (euro) nor the (Ireland) on my first reading, so I don't know how the US pricing I found compares to what's available nearer to you.