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Constant clicking off the pump

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bino, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. miscrms

    miscrms Plug Envious Member

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    Well, according to a brief google survey there are complaints of this sort of thing happening on Mercedes, Nissans, Infinities, Volvos, Mazdas, Fords, Subarus, Chevys, Lincolns, Toyotas, Hondas, Mitsubishis, Acuras, Jeeps, Hyundais, and I've personally had this issue on Saabs and Land Rovers.

    The problem obviously lies in the fuel tank design of all these vehicles, and not in the poor condition, ignored maintenance and improper adjustment of pumps by cash strapped filling station owners. The answer to all these problems of course is a class action lawsuit against Toyota and their infernal fuel bladder designed for no good purpose other than to keep me from getting gas in my tank!

    You aren't affiliated with the ambulance chasers at consumeraffairs by any chance are you? :suspicious:

    Rob

    BTW I'm sure your "damaged" Prius' value is now in the toilet, salvage/rebuilt ones are only selling on ebay for $16-22k now.
     
  2. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    FeatherFoot, see what I mean? Those Ebay prices are the Ebay markup. I'll give you $13,000 to take that horrible, gas pump hazard off your hand and even trade our Echo and $7,000. You'll have a great 32/38 MPG Echo with a regular gas tank and your problems will be over.

    Just post the VIN so we can check the records and life is good.

    Bob Wilson