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Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance Repair and Concerns

186 messages,  Last post on Jan 09, 2013 at 7:39 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Honda Fit Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Coupe, Hatchback, Truck

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#151 of 186 Re: Winter storage [Mr_Shiftright] by upstateny5

Sep 08, 2010 (10:53 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 08, 2010 9:15 am)
Thanks - the battery would be stored in the house so it would not lose a charge (we have done this with other cars - no problems). Got nervous though when Toyota told me car would have to be reprogrammed if taking the battery out "lost its memory".

#152 of 186 Re: Winter storage [upstateny5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 08, 2010 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: upstateny5 (Sep 08, 2010 10:53 am)
I see no reason to take it out. Get the "tender" and it'll stay charged and this will also prevent freezing damage.

#153 of 186 help with Nav question by sas9

Sep 09, 2010 (3:04 pm)

Hi - not sure if this question belongs here but I didn't get any responses under Nav.
 
I have a 2010 and my nav map shows icons for gas stations, restaurants, etc. I don't want these icons to show up but am having trouble removing them permanantly. Can anyone help with the instructions to do this?
 
Also, can anyone help me remove the split screen permanantly? Thanks,

#154 of 186 Re: help with Nav question [sas9] by whitey9

Sep 10, 2010 (7:59 am)

Replying to: sas9 (Sep 09, 2010 3:04 pm)
A 2010 what? Toyota? Honda? Yugo? Have you no "Owner's Manual"?

#155 of 186 Glass Door Warning in 2010 Highlander Hybrid by hsk1

Dec 16, 2010 (6:11 pm)

I recently got Glass Door warning Light but all the doors are closed. How to get rid of this

#156 of 186 Re: Glass Door Warning in 2010 Highlander Hybrid [hsk1] by kiawah

Dec 17, 2010 (6:36 am)

Replying to: hsk1 (Dec 16, 2010 6:11 pm)
Take it back to the dealership who will find the problem and repair it under warranty.

#157 of 186 Re: Glass Door Warning in 2010 Highlander Hybrid [hsk1] by whitey9

Dec 17, 2010 (6:56 am)

Replying to: hsk1 (Dec 16, 2010 6:11 pm)
What the heck is a "glass door"?

#158 of 186 Conclusion by hpmctorque

Jan 25, 2011 (9:50 pm)

Judging by the relatively low number of comments in this discussion, one could conclude that hybrids are quite reliable. Of course, the majority of hybrids are Priuses, but there haven't been a lot of complaints or concerns expressed about the other hybrids, either.

#159 of 186 Re: Conclusion [hpmctorque] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 26, 2011 (10:55 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 25, 2011 9:50 pm)
Seems like "maintenance" is maintenance, no matter what you drive---it seems to work out all the same, be it gas, diesel or hybrid.

#160 of 186 Re: Conclusion [Mr_Shiftright] by annek1

Jan 26, 2011 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2011 10:55 am)
My problem is not so much with the Honda Hybrid, but with the Honda dealership. They nickel and dime (more accurately, hundreds and two hundreds) me to death until it's plain that keeping the car is more expensive than buying it.
 
For instance, the oil shield under the oil filter was ripped off by a crummy dirt road. The Honda dealer wanted $130 to put on a new one, a piece of $5 or $10 material bolted to the underbody, and they refused to tack on the old one, which could easily be done with plastic ties--you know, like give a little service to a long-standing customer.
 
That's just one example. I have many others and I will never buy a Honda again.

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