Anymore group buy for the EV Button and Housing from Japan?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by thatboyp, Apr 13, 2004.

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  1. thatboyp

    thatboyp New Member

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    I own a Silver model 2004 Prius. I would like to add the orginal OEM EV button and housing to the car. Please help if you can.

    Thanks

    thatboyp :eek:
     
    #1 thatboyp, Apr 13, 2004
  2. assagor

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    I too would be interested in a group buy. If someone from the orignal group buy could offer advice as to how we go about doing this please let us know!

    Thank!
     
    #2 assagor, Apr 18, 2004
  3. newts

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    I've got a contact I am working on but I am leaving today for a week's vacation so it won't be soon before I get my act together. I was hoping to get about a dozen and share them here.

    jv
     
    #3 newts, Apr 19, 2004
  4. mdacmeis

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    Please add me to any list developed for those wanting an OEM EV button.
     
    #4 mdacmeis, Apr 19, 2004
  5. Keebler1175

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    Add me to the group buy as well.
     
    #5 Keebler1175, Apr 19, 2004
  6. stevebaker

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    I would also like to get one. Please put me on the list.
     
    #6 stevebaker, Apr 19, 2004
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    Add me to the list, too. Thanks!!

    --Dan.
     
    #7 djc, Apr 19, 2004
  8. Lectricar

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    me too!
     
    #8 Lectricar, Apr 19, 2004
  9. jchu

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    I would also be most interested.
     
    #9 jchu, Apr 19, 2004
  10. xevious

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    Me too! Please let us know.
     
    #10 xevious, Apr 19, 2004
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    Sign me up!
     
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  12. ggarb

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    Add me too, please.
    /Gordon
     
    #12 ggarb, Apr 19, 2004
  13. Raenstoirm

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    If the price is reasonable..I'm in!
     
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    count me in - Rick
     
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  15. m4prius

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    Doesn't the installation of the EV button in the American version of the car void the warranty?? Seems like high risk to eliminate your battery warranty or some other electric subcomponent if something goes wrong.

    Mike
     
    #15 m4prius, Apr 20, 2004
  16. DaveG

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    So far it's untested. Apparently because of the way that warrantys work in the US, the manufacturer can't void the warranty unless they can prove that the modification was responsible for damage.

    That said, mine is a Canadian '04, and although I'd love to have it installed in mine, I just can't see messing up an 8-year warranty for EV mode. Hopefully at some point Toyota will smarten-up and allow dealers to install the option, or let people know that it won't mess up their warranty.

    Dave.
     
    #16 DaveG, Apr 20, 2004
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    count me in too...
     
    #17 pjm877, Apr 20, 2004
  18. efusco

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    As DaveG mentioned it's not clear, at this point, whether it would void the warranty. Clearly, if you have a problem unrelated to the HV ECU or battery is 'shouldn't' affect the warranty. Also clearly if you DO trash your HV battery or short out the ECU that Toyota N.A. may give you some problems about covering those under warranty, particularly if they can show that you did the mod incorrectly and that that install directly led to the problem.

    I also think that an intelligent arguement if confronted with 'you void the warranty by installing the button' when it is NOT clear that your install is a direct cause would be the evidence that the ECU IS programmed for the button and it IS standard elsewhere. But, as you suggest, it IS a big risk. I'm financially comfortable enough to accept that risk (which I consider quite small but real), if you are not and a $4000 ECU or battery would be a major financial hit then I would not recommend self-installing the EV button. If you bide you time it may become a dealer installed option in the US in the future...or it may not, we just don't know yet.
     
    #18 efusco, Apr 20, 2004
  19. ifftster

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    I've been trying to get a hold of the button and housing over the internet but have been unsuccessful. Patiently waiting for another group buy.
     
    #19 ifftster, Apr 20, 2004
  20. thockin

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    I'd ask that the group buy wait a few months to get bigger membership. Also I want in, and I have not got my car yet :)
     
    #20 thockin, Apr 20, 2004
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