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Voltage line cover: Rear skid plate??

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by mlbumiller, Sep 15, 2009.

  1. mlbumiller

    mlbumiller Junior Member

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    Has anyone had their voltage line cover (white plastic casing over the 440volt lines) damaged? I landed in the ditch, after being hit, my gas tank and line cover were damaged. Insurance questioned if that damage didnt really occur under normal driving.

    Is there a rear skid plate?
     
    #1 mlbumiller, Sep 15, 2009
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    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    Look for bare metal. If it's rusted over, it's old damage. If it's bare steel it's fresh. You may also have fresh mud or grass sticking to it.
     
    #2 kenmce, Sep 15, 2009
  3. a64pilot

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    I don't think it matters how the damage happened does it? I am unaware of any "normal" damage, Is damage normal?
     
    #3 a64pilot, Sep 15, 2009
  4. rachaelseven

    rachaelseven New Member

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    Does "normal driving" include off-roading? I mean how else would you damage something like that? Curb hopping?
     
    #4 rachaelseven, Sep 15, 2009
  5. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    i've damaged mine. it's simply a semi clear casing so safety crews know where the lines run. they are not open lines... they are coated, so they are safe to get wet. ;)
     
    #5 V8Cobrakid, Sep 15, 2009
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    My point is regardless of how it's damaged, doesn't insurance have to fix it?
     
    #6 a64pilot, Sep 16, 2009
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