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#40 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [birger] by nw_viking Feb 11, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: birger (Feb 11, 2008 8:01 am) Hi Birger,   Just to clarify....it would have cost $400 plus labor, but since the factory warranty still applied, I paid nothing.      NW_Viking Replies to this message: birger (Feb 12, 2008 3:12 am)
#41 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [nw_viking] by birger Feb 12, 2008 (3:12 am)
Replying to: nw_viking (Feb 11, 2008 7:24 pm) Hi Viking,   yup - I know that. But since the Xenon bulbs/burners are supposed to last for the life of the car, a slightly premature failure would probably occur beyond the warranty period - and thus be a nasty surprise.   OT: Sometime one might wonder how many modern cars are designed: The Mercedes "A" Class (not sold in the US) requires the front bumper to be removed to replace the side marker light bulb - and these burn out quite frequently. Cost of bulb: EUR 1.50. Cost of removal/replacement of front bumper: EUR 295 !   Birger
#42 of 85 Battery dead? by aaperry Jun 17, 2008 (12:29 pm)
Last night, pulled up and put my 2006 Prius in park and then depressed the power button. Got a little warm in the car and I wanted to open the windows; depressed the power button, cracked all four of the windows and depressed the power button again. Left the car, took the smart key with me...everything was 'off' as far as I could tell...All seemed fine until I got ready to acutally start the car and leave the store. Got into the car, fastened the seat belt, foot on the brake, depressed the power button...all of the shift position lights started to flash, the gas indicated went down to only having one bar (yet the car was over 3/4 full), the low tire pressure and ABS lights came on along with the check engine light. The park indicator light was green and the power indicator light was amber. I thought maybe I depressed the power button too fast, so I did it again only slower. Still nothing but flashing lights and then eventually no lights at all. I was able to put up all of the windows except the drivers (auto) window, thank goodness it was only 'cracked.' Finally called roadside assistance and had someone 'jump' the 12V battery in the front. After the car 'started' the red triangle with the exclamation point in the center on the dash board was illuminated. Also, the computer screen was only showing the lower 2/3...in the upper third in the left hand corner was (in red) an outline of a car with another exclamation point. I drove the car home; approximately 20 miles and backed into the garage (in case it had to be jump started again)...about 10 minutes later, went back out into the car and it started like there had never been any issues. Got up this morning and again no issues...called the dealer, they want to check for 'battery power' on Friday...this is not a good situation when you're alone hoping that your cell phone battery will hold up long enough to get some help.
#43 of 85 display conversion by buzby Jun 17, 2008 (3:51 pm)
a friend brought a prius in from japan and is wondering can the display be changed to english, does this involve new software or hardware, is it possible. have been in touch with toyota in japan but they have been less than helpful directing me to toyota ireland, whom in turn have been less ######### so wondering is their any techies ot there who can answer the question
#44 of 85 Access to the charging post by femelat Aug 23, 2008 (7:50 am)
Can anyone assist me in removing the coverof the fuse box. I have been able to release the clips at the top of the lid, but cannot get the bottom clip to let go. I would like to be able to get to the charging post,inside this box before I really need it. Thanks Clem.
#45 of 85 Can't start 2004 Prius by jfbohn Nov 04, 2008 (9:12 am)
Twice in the last 2 weeks when I go to start our 2004 Prius, I step on the brake, push the "Power" button and all the dashboard warning lights come on, but nothing will happen. The car really isn't 'started'. You can't put it in gear. Pushing the "Power" button again does nothing, pushing the "Park" button does nothing. I tried inserting the key in the slot, and it went it, but nothing happened, and then the key could not be removed. After letting the car sit for awhile (10-15 minutes), I stepped on the brake and pushed the "Power" button and everything shut down. Then it would start as usual, and the key would come out.   Called the local dealer service manager who said that they would have to get the car to do the same thing in order to diagnose the problem. He says there would be no computer codes in the system that could help. I find that hard to believe.   Any help would be most appreciated. Replies to this message: irwing (Mar 26, 2009 2:16 pm)
#46 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [birger] by kevdar Nov 29, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: birger (Feb 11, 2008 8:01 am) HELP??!! 2007 toyota prius hid problem,,ocassionally while driving both headlites go out ,quick fix flick the switch and they will come on,next pass. side goes out acts as if it burned out, we opened hood and wow!! must have lost a pound of skin just trying to get to bulb, called dealer about replacing lites and almost had to call ems for heart attack symtoms,, next time lites were neede d they both worked fine she uses car every nite for work and lites are on 4 to 6 hrs. at atime do you have any ideas what problem might be? is it lite issue or something else would also like to omit HIDS and go to halogen can this be done? thanks for you r help Replies to this message: AlanB4 (Jan 02, 2009 10:29 am) grc31472 (Jan 04, 2009 12:40 pm) AlanB4 (Jan 04, 2009 2:52 pm) akaratemom (Feb 26, 2009 7:50 am)
#47 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [kevdar] by AlanB4 Jan 02, 2009 (10:29 am)
Replying to: kevdar (Nov 29, 2008 6:16 am) I have a 2006 Prius with almost the same problem. Not only do both headlights occasionally go out and come right back on when I flick the switch, but sometimes the left light, sometimes the right goes out until I turn lights off and on again. I told my dealer about this months ago, but they said I neede a new left headlamp, apparently ignoring everything else I told them. I can't believe it's either or both of the lamps themselves--it looks like a problem with the circuitry, maybe the controller card that nw_viking mentions. I'm going to take it back to the dealer, but if anyone has found a solution to this problem, I'd be grateful to know, too. Replies to this message: grc31472 (Jan 04, 2009 12:40 pm) AlanB4 (Jan 04, 2009 2:52 pm) akaratemom (Feb 26, 2009 7:50 am)
#48 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [AlanB4] by grc31472 Jan 04, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: AlanB4 (Jan 02, 2009 10:29 am) I had this same problem, got pulled over probably four times because my headlights were intermittently on or off so I would check before leaving and they would be on, next thing I know I was pulled over, flipping the switch on off to reset lights and cops never ticketed me, however, I finally brought it to my dealer in VT because all my lights (dash and exterior) went off while driving at night once and scared the ...out of me. They changed the HID bulbs and the "casing" for the drivers side bulb free of charge...I have not had this problem since. This was occuring at around a year or so after buying the car, now I have almost 100k miles and have not had ONE problem at all I love this car. Just another quick note, I did send a letter to Toyota based on the scare of all my lights going out while driving 55 mph at night and did receive an appology letter and compensation for my troubles. Replies to this message: AlanB4 (Jan 04, 2009 2:52 pm)
#49 of 85 Re: HID failure/HID aftermarket bulb update [grc31472] by AlanB4 Jan 04, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: grc31472 (Jan 04, 2009 12:40 pm) Thanks. Very helpful. I've had the same experience with the local police. I've never had the interior lights go off, but both headlights have gone off twice when I was going down some very steep mountains, and I had the dot dot dots scared out of me, too.

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