Frozen electronic information screen

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Manolo1, Mar 31, 2010.

  1. Manolo1

    Manolo1 New Member

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    A friend of mine with a 2006 Prius sent me this:

    During this week that we are in DC, I took the Prius in to a dealer in Alexandria to replace the electronic information screen....right now, it is frozen and one has to control it from the steering wheel controls.

    They gave me an estimate of $4,500 but said perhaps they could take it out and send it to Toyota for a refurbished unit for $1,500.

    do you know where I might find the part at a lesser place?

    I am not bothered by only having it work from the steering wheel as long as there is no safety issue. Any opinion? Many thanks

    Any feedback, coments, suggestions and recommendations are welcome.
    Thanks
    :confused:
     
    #1 Manolo1, Mar 31, 2010
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Need a bit more information about what he means by "frozen".
     
    #2 efusco, Mar 31, 2010
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    Would think since the steering wheel controls work, he is talking about the buttons on ther MFD itself????
    Since all the MFD buttons are not working, button common ground problem....
     
    #3 KK6PD, Mar 31, 2010
  4. Manolo1

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    The better know name is MFD...

    and

    Since all the MFD buttons are not working, >>>button common ground problem....<<< ???
     
    #4 Manolo1, Mar 31, 2010
  5. Patrick Wong

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    If your friend can solder (or can find an electronics repair shop to do the repair) then refer him/her to this: Prius MFD
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Mar 31, 2010
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    Thanks Patrick, that was doc I could not find!!!
     
    #6 KK6PD, Mar 31, 2010
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    But the '06 shouldn't have the bad soldering jobs... sounds like
    some different sort of problem.
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    _H*
     
    #7 hobbit, Mar 31, 2010
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