Combination Meter repair in Los Angeles area

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Fifine, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM.

  1. Fifine

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    It's that time for our car, 2008 just passed 190k.
    Removing the dashboard is too daunting for me and I don't want to put this pressure on friends.
    Is there a reliable place in the Los Angeles area that can remove and more importantly put back the dashboard with no broken vent & minimal post repair rattling? At a reasonable price?
    I'll even buy a refurb. board from Texas Hybrid if the local shop can't/doesn't know how to repair the defective one. TYI
     
    #1 Fifine, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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    I'll have my friend contact you, he's in Socal and can help you get this repair done.
     
    #2 JC91006, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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    Thanks JC
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    #3 Fifine, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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    I'm Jonathan's friend Thomas. I've done many combination meter repairs. I use genuine automotive grade Panasonic capacitors unlike most that do these repairs. I charge $150 for the service. I am very careful when removing vents, but depending on how much sun they have seen sometimes its impossible to remove them without them shattering. I do have new vents in the event one or more breaks. They are $20 each. You can reach me 626.679.2791 but please text first as I don't answer unknown numbers.
     
    #4 Thomas Zak, Dec 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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