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What do I need for my "Pre-Flight" checklist?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by hv74656, Oct 6, 2006.

  1. hv74656

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    I am picking up my '04 Prius on Wednesday and am not totally sure of what I should look at on the car when I do the walk around. I already downloaded and printed the '04 Pre-Delivery TSB and know to look for the melted tail light fins. I know there is a dash warping/glove box problem on some but I don't know what to look for because all the images in those threads were lost in the recent downtime. Also, is there a way to tell if I might have one of the failing MFDs, because I really don't feel like spending $500 to get that fixed. If you know of any other problems that I should look for, then please post.
    No matter what, I'm getting the car (unless there is a MAJOR mechanical problem), but if there is something that isn't right I need to know so I can knock down the price of the car and use that money to fix it back here in FL.
    Thanks Everyone.
     
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  2. dragonfly

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    Another pilot! Seems to be a lot of pilots here.... I wonder how many? (Not me though, I got as far as my cross-country, then 9/11 happened, then I kinda just sunk out of it. B/F has a plane though! :D )
     
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  3. hv74656

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dragonfly @ Oct 6 2006, 09:51 PM) [snapback]329271[/snapback]</div>
    :lol: Oh, I'm way too young to be a pilot. "Pre-Flight" just seemed to be an appropriate term to use. However, I would never rule out being a pilot, especially when I think about the amount of time I have spent using Flight Simulator (Really need to get the new version, I have '98).
     
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  4. dragonfly

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hv74656 @ Oct 6 2006, 09:08 PM) [snapback]329281[/snapback]</div>
    You can't be too young! You can be a pilot younger than you can drive a car! :) Flight Simulator is a GREAT training tool btw - you can cut hours off your formal training!
     
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  5. Charles Suitt

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    :) Hi hv74656

    Is the '04 you're buying still in the 3/36,000 bumper-bumper warranty? All the Prius warranties are valid for a 2nd owner so your drive-train and hybrid system are still covered under their warranties.

    As for the glove box question: If the upper glove box automatically opens wide when you press its release button, you don't likely have the warped dash problem. Take a look at the dash just above the right glove box hinge. If the coil spring anchor has broken, that section will be forced up, probably from 1/8" to as much as 3/8" - it's pretty obvious - looks like something pushed up from below that point. That would only be covered under the 3/36,000 warranty. Repair consists of replacing the upper glove box assembly.
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Check for the TSB on the bladder in the fuel tank. (I think it's the bladder and not something else related).

    check vfaq.net for a pre-delivery pdf. It's for new cars but I'm sure you can apply some of that to the used vehicle.

    check john1701a.com and download the User Guide (version 6 now).
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Oct 7, 2006
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    >Oh, I'm way too young to be a pilot.<

    You're under 17? That's the minimum age for getting an FAA pilot certificate. (It's 16 for soloing, 17 for a private pilot certificate, 18 for commercial.)

    Go for it!
     
    #7 n51222, Oct 7, 2006
  8. Alnilam

    Alnilam The One in the Middle

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hv74656 @ Oct 6 2006, 07:08 PM) [snapback]329281[/snapback]</div>
    It could be worse. I'm too old to be a pilot, for the airlines, at least.

    They threw me out!
     
    #8 Alnilam, Oct 7, 2006
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