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How much? '08 Brake Warning System, ABS, VSC + Master Warning Light on

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by PDX_Val, Jun 1, 2023.

  1. PDX_Val

    PDX_Val Junior Member

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    Hello PRIUSchat friends--I was driving home from an appointment this morning and suddenly all these warning lights came on:

    https://flic.kr/p/2oEuimT

    The brakes do not seem normal and things generally seem "loose". Steering, braking. How much do you think this is this going to cost me?

    I have had all my maintenance done at the Toyota dealership and I'm guessing this will cost a pretty penny. But I'm also wondering if this could be done elsewhere for less $$?

    Thanks for your help!
    Valerie
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    $2,500. seems to be an average price. certainly worth shopping around
     
  3. Too Many Prii

    Too Many Prii Junior Member

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    This happened to my '08 a year ago. The part cost $1300, and I found a local guy that would put it in for $800. I am fortunate to be mechanically inclined and replaced the recalcitrant part myself. (A weekend of work spaced out over 2 months. ;))

    I also have a 2010 Prius that recently experienced the equivalent Gen 3 symptoms. Toyota quoted $3500. Needless to say, I'll spend another two months doing a weekend's worth of work.

    Good luck!
     
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  4. Baling wire

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    Hey Too Many, if you don't mind exactly what was the $1300 part you replaced on your 08? TIA
     
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  5. steamroller

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    I have this same issue....what part did you replace please?...