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MFD Cutting Out

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by MrBlue, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. MrBlue

    MrBlue Junior Member

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    Greetings,
    The MultiFunctionDisplay on my 2007 with 107,000 miles has stopped working on two instances in the last week.
    For the last instance the display would not respond to the on-screen prompts nor the external buttons.
    When the car was turned off and then turned on again, the display worked as it should.
    Any input is greatly appreciated.
    Victor
     
    #1 MrBlue, Jul 21, 2010
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    It probably has a loose connection within.

    Prius MFD
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Jul 21, 2010
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    The flakey mfd was primarily a 2004-2005 phenomina. Ours ran & ran until 2007 before if gave the same symptoms you describe. Check your VIN ... was yours a really early production model? I'd only heard of a hand full of the 2006's being affected, and not the '07's.
     
    #3 hill, Jul 21, 2010
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    My 2007 Touring did the same thing then the screen would fade out until it finally died. I was at 59,000. The rip off dealer said it would cost $6,851 to replace it, I argued with them that it was a rip off and I could get it reparied cheaper through connections here. I ended up trading it for a new 2010 Gen III, total bummer I LOVED my 2007 and now miss it. I was getting 57 MPG and now back into breaking in a new one again, not happy but I don't have to worry about the MFD anymore. Good luck hope you can get yours fixed without too much cost.
     
    #4 bandito, Jul 21, 2010
  5. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    Contact Steve at Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV to see if he can supply a salvaged MFD for your 2007. He is located near Indianapolis.

    JeffD
     
    #5 jdenenberg, Jul 21, 2010
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