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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Does not matter when you are on Houston freeways - GEICO was talking to me when the law and tow truck pulled up and said you are out of here!
    Post by: mbarido, Dec 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    ALL I can say is - I feel your pain, gotta be a sickening feeling
    Post by: mbarido, May 18, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Okay going to be a little bizarre answer for you. I have HAD absolutely NO additional problems. However, my gas mileage has gone from about...
    Post by: mbarido, May 15, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Funny you should ask (AND NO they would not give me a copy of the receipt with the numbers, but did let me copy the numbers down - go figger):...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Car picked Friday 03-02-2012. Under warranty, tow charges reimbursed by check, had to fight with them over rental after 3 times as I was told...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    #5 Diagnostics codes - E1310, C1259, P324E, P0A94. Toyota told the dealer not to disassemble the inverter any further. Authorized shipment...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    #5 Diagnostics codes - E1310, C1259, P324E, P0A94. Toyota told the dealer not to disassemble the inverter any further. Authorized shipment...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    #5 Diagnostics codes - E1310, C1259, P324E, P0A94. Toyota told the dealer not to disassemble the inverter any further. Authorized shipment of...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    I give them benefit of doubt - for now. They know I want it and the data is not in their computer - only the shop papers. That was yesterday and...
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Batteries in this car under rear seat - 201.6V hybrid and rear area at hatchback door - 12v
    Post by: mbarido, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    #4 Mike Calvert Toyota has found four (4) diagnostics codes. So far, unable to pass on. Bad hybrid 201.6V batteries is one of the codes - and...
    Post by: mbarido, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Yes and something I forgot - CarMax claimed (I believe true) that all hybrid systems are covered to the 8/100K level - there are no exclusions...
    Post by: mbarido, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    Like to explain please?
    Post by: mbarido, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"

    There are many and CarMax has the 8/$100k warranty. Yes Toyota covers drivetrain including Hybrid, I believe, but do NOT forget all the...
    Post by: mbarido, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius IV Inverter Failure

    I posted new problem at "2010 Prius stopped in traffic with big boom "check hybrid system"". However, my gas engine stopped running. Do not know...
    Post by: mbarido, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting