I got a notice in the mail stating that the actuator on my 2012 v is covered for 10 years or 150k miles. Since my 9 year old v is only half way through the 25k mark, I feel that I have no need to worry.
Do you know how i could check that for my 2012 Prius C? i would like to know if the actuator is under warranty.
You can find all of the service campaigns that apply to your car under the SC tab on TIS, as described in this post. The Toyota Owners' site might also have access to the information somehow; I don't know that for sure.
Pump was running every 10 seconds.....didn't matter if stopped or moving even with engine off.. Always change the trani fluid
What about brake fluid bleed? you did it yourself? And before filling the transaxle with new fluid you have to clean the filling hole, otherwise dirt and other contaminants will get inside and could cause damage. I was thinking about changing mine since it's over 100,000 miles and still have the original fluid. First need to buy a pump for that.
You remove the top bolt first on the trani....... you just let it run out.....the bottom.... use long hose connected to a funnel then add fluid until it runs out the top hole. I used techstream to bleed the brakes.
Good, that sounds very simple, obviously the car needs to be leveled. And how much you paid for techstream? and was that the first time for you using it? i think that installing the brake actuator myself and paying for techstream to bleed the brakes is going to be less expensive than letting the dealer do it for me.
I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you're facing with your Prius V and the pending recalls. It’s good that you checked the global Toyota recall database and pushed your local dealer to at least do the software upgrade. However, I agree that the ABS brake pump and actuator replacement is a serious issue that should not be ignored, especially since it's part of an official recall. If the local dealer is still refusing to act, I would recommend reaching out directly to Toyota's head office in Japan through their official contact channels, or even escalating the issue through Toyota's regional offices that handle Africa. Sometimes, when dealers realize that the issue has been raised with the manufacturer, they are more willing to cooperate. Also, putting everything in writing and keeping a record of your communication with both the dealer and Toyota can help strengthen your case. I hope you get the help you need, and it would be great to hear from others who may have dealt with similar challenges.
