2008 Combination Meter Assembly went out

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    Hi! Thanks to this forum, I read many articles and realized that the combination meter assembly was going out on my 2008 prius. I took the vehicle in to the dealership on Monday, Nov. 27th. The assembly had NOT completely gone out--they were able to get an accurate odometer readying, and the car was then benched until the part came in. Thankfully, I do have a great extended warranty which covers this part.
    I live in the Manatee/Sarasota, Florida area. The part is coming from Jacksonville. I realize that this is not a typical part that the dealership has on hand; however, the part has still NOT been received by the dealership!
    I truly cannot believe that receiving the part should take this long! Anyone have experience with this?
    Thanks!
     
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    They have to get the part reflashed to have the mileage shown on your existing (failed) combination meter. There has always been a long wait for this service.

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    I've talked to several people who have waited up to a month or more for the dealer to get a replacement meter in. Have also seen hybrid batteries fail while cars were waiting for combo meters. It's not a good idea to park an older Prius for an extended amount of time for any reason.

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    Hi there--actually, my meter went out and came back on--that is when I took it to the dealer--so they were able to get the correct odometer reading--the part will be in this afternoon! YAAA
     
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    Ahh Matt--had not thought of that part---well ,the part will be in this afternoon and installed tomorrow am! Thanks!
     
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    Yaa--part came in installed--whoot!
     
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    congrats, and on the extended warranty payoff!(y)
     
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    Thank you! I am thrilled--the extended warranty is one I actually purchased though my credit union! All works great! No rattles either! LOL

    Now, why does Florida NOT get Prime's in their dealerships?
     
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    it's a long story, but there is a huge thread on it.
     
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    I have probably read it b4, but will read again......still stinks....
     
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    yep.
     
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    Grrrr----wonder if they will change any promoting techniques for 2018
     
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    in florida?
     
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    If you read all the threads passim re. Combination Meter Problem, you'll find that I had that exact problem last year, and it took nearly 3 weeks for the part to come in. I was prepared to wait, and bring the car (2009 Gen II) in when the part arrived, but my local dealer wouldn't let me drive the car (no speedo display = safety-isshoo) therefore they loaned me a brand new Camry for the duration, and didn't charge me for the part, labour, or rental! :)
     
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    yes.....
     
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    florida is part of southeast toyota. a separate entity with a different deal than the rest of the country.
    toyota doesn't tell them what to do, they tell toyota.
     
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    They would not let me drive mine either.....2008....obviously you have a better dealer to lend you a Camry.....I wouLD have has to use my extended warranty to get a rental.....
    ...
     
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    Hmmmm...so how do I contact them.....why is it this way? We still do not get Primes in local dealerships...
     
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    they were an early adopter when toyota came to town. made a sweetheart deal when no one else was interested.
    why not buy one up here on the cheap and ship it home with the snowbirds?
     
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    HMM_-may do that! Also have relatives in that area! When do 2018 come out?
     
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