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Transistors Overheating Recall: Perceptions Only

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jonny Zero, May 5, 2014.

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  1. The car drives better

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. The car drives worse

    2 vote(s)
    12.5%
  3. The car gets better MPG

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. The car gets worse MPG

    2 vote(s)
    12.5%
  5. No difference what-so-ever.

    13 vote(s)
    81.3%
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  1. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

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    Too many opinions and facts to count -- How about just the perceptions, after at least a couple of weeks of the recall.
     
  2. phoenixgreg

    phoenixgreg Senior member

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    I think you missed one reported by several members who got the recall done:
    "Drives the same, but noticing more bars on the HV indicator"
    I would vote on that one.
     
  3. dorunron

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    Can someone tell me what code the recall is that Toyota issued? They always give a three letter code letter/number combination on their recalls - Example EOE or C01. I just bought a Gen III, know of one recall that was completed, but am wondering about this one.

    Please post the code if you know it.

    Thanks,
    Ron (dorunron)
     
  4. jdcollins5

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    EoE - Boost Converter software update.
     
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    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    Thank you jd, I was getting a little concerned. The dealer I bought my 2013 did it not long after it came into their stock. I thought maybe there was a new recall... I really appreciate the clarification. It would have been a lot simpler for me at least if the OP would have mentioned the EoE recall rather than "Transistors Overheating". But everyone is different and thinks different too. It would be a dull world if we all walked, talked, thought, and acted the same. ;)

    Ron
     
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  7. Rupert B Puppenstein

    Rupert B Puppenstein Active Member

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    My MPG indicator has always been off, and has never been the same as when I fuel up and do the math. Now, there is a larger discrepancy. So, I will say that my gas mileage is not as high as it was, even looking at my fuelly records. The car does not drive the same, and because most of my driving is on the highway, it may be more noticeable to me. It wasn't a powerful car in the first place, but acceleration isn't what it used to be. I am glad that some aren't noticing any changes, but I have definitely noticed a difference, and not in a good way.