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    ABS light on

    We seem to be going in circles. They didn't replace anything. I notice though that the ticking sounds after having driven the car and it is turned...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 28, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    I overheard guy at desk saying they provide the parts, meaning that bringing a part for them to install would be a no go. Frustrating as these...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 28, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    By "that assembly" do you mean the actuator? I'm totally in the dark on this. Over the past week 3 different guys worked on our car. First the AAA...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 28, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    I've got our Prius back. The ABS light is off. The man in the office seemed to disagree with the work done by the mechanic. My cynical self seems...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 27, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    Thanks. I'm waiting on a call from another mechanic doing a diagnosis. First call seemed very encouraging. Apparently the new 12 volt battery...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 27, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    Even trying to get a second opinion required giving them the dealership quote. The disorganized mechanic is trying to find the cheaper part, but...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    The code shown to me (for $189) was C1256 Accumulator low pressure. And I don't know my accumulator from my actuator...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS C0205/32 Troubleshooting

    I was told that ABS light on could cause brakes to lock if you make an emergency stop at high speed, which would cause skidding. Anybody able to...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    I've now got a breakdown of the $3,700 from the dealership $1,767.70 for the part (actuator/pump), $1,900 for labor. Estimated 3 days. One...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    Does your assessment apply to the 2007 model too? This is all the Toyota dealership provided along with the $3700 quote for work.
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    Yes. I’d hoped a new 12volt battery would take care of that. My mechanic ran the test one time with differing codes coming up. I asked him if he...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    California! No. I thought buying a new 12 volt battery would rid us of the ticking sounds. The car drives great. Even the brakes. I never trust...
    Post by: TinaWilcox, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    ABS light on

    Dealership service quotes $3700 to replace actuator and pump. So did local mechanic. Our Prius has had no significant problems since buying it in...
    Thread by: TinaWilcox, Mar 23, 2023, 26 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Got a deep ding from a big rig.

    I have a photo of it. My hope if that it not cost a fortune to hammer out, rather than costing a fortune to replace the panel. Any estimates? Any...
    Thread by: TinaWilcox, Feb 11, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum