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Local installer of an engine block heater for Gen III

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by seegarman, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. seegarman

    seegarman Junior Member

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    Any one recommend a shop (independent or a Toyota dealer) where you had an EBH installed in your Gen III with satisfactory results?

    I could install it into my Gen III but I am getting lazy in my old age.

    I live north of Seattle.
     
    #1 seegarman, Nov 20, 2009
  2. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Contact FireEngineer, he is a top bloke who might be able to help you out.
     
    #2 patsparks, Nov 20, 2009
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    Did you get your block heater installed yet?

    I installed my own in my 2007 but have never used it.

    I live just north of Woodinville off Hiway 9.
     
    #3 PearlDriver, Dec 28, 2009
  4. fuzzy1

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    I'm also interested in independent shops in this area.

    The household Hondas were long been taken to Bret's Independent in Lynnwood. Though primarily a Honda shop, they also do Toyotas. However, I haven't yet had any reason to take the Prius in, and haven't heard any feedback anywhere about how well they handle hybrids.
     
    #4 fuzzy1, Dec 28, 2009
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    Unfortunately, FireEngineer resides in/around Chicago, IL which is >2000 mile drive from me. Having him fly (or esp. drive) is a bit much to ask of him unless he's coming out to the area already for some reason...
     
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  6. dan2l

    dan2l 2014 Prius v wagon

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    I saw the Pacific EV shop in Bellevue a couple of weeks ago. They did a EBH with their PHEV kit install. They quoted me $150 for the EBH installed.

    Thanks,
    Dan Lander
     
    #6 dan2l, Dec 29, 2009
  7. seegarman

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    Well I got an estimate of $200 from a local Toyota dealer. I'm thinking about completing the install myself.
     
    #7 seegarman, Jan 2, 2010
  8. seegarman

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    I completed the installation yesterday, it was not too difficult at all.:)

    Of course the first time through it took twice as long to finish but with lessons learned, I could (but do not wish too) complete the job fairly quickly the second time.

    After a two hours heating period this morning, the Scan Gauge fWT temp was +40 degress above the in car temp reading at initial start up. I noticed the initial engine warmup time was similar in distance traveled as I experienced during our mild summer mornings.


    Does anyone have a good idea for a more elegant location to stow the power cord receptacle when not in use instead of inside the engine compartment? :confused: I dislike opening and closing the hood everytime I use this feature.

    I am thinking of fashioning a exterior power receptacle either at the fog lamp cover or underneath the front bumper.
     
    #8 seegarman, Jan 4, 2010
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