Fuel Tank Replacement for Evaporation Leak / Check Engine Light

Howdy heiche...

That's not good news; however, I would get a second opinion. In the 2004 Prius, the filler pipe/nozzle could be replaced in a TSB [Technical Service Bulletin addressing the fuel gauge inaccuracy] - just the filler tube/nozzle part together with the odometer/fuel gauge circuit board. This MIGHT indicate that only that part could be replaced instead of the entire fuel tank assembly. Before spending $850, I would find a well-qualified Prius Tech to take a look. Rather than assume they're trying to "rip you off," I would be curious regarding the technical experience and expertise of the Tech who made that diagnosis.

Did the Service Writer indicate WHY the leak had occurred?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(heiche @ Feb 20 2007, 08:30 AM) [snapback]393313[/snapback]</div>

That sure sounds like something that affects emissions and thus covered by the federally mandated warranty on all emissions control related components.

 

the filler pipe comes separately...

generally the rollover valve breaks, not the pipe itself.

coverage under the federal emissions warranty... uh... DH personally thinks it should be but isn't sure whether it actually is or not.

 

An evaporation leak sure sounds like an emissions issue to me.

 

Take it to another dealership for a second opinion.

 

INTERESTING... How the dealer's 'story' changed to fuel pump. Definitely get another diagnosis and opinion. At best, they were confused internally as to what to tell the customer, at worst, they were trying to enhance their income and profit.

Sounds like a good experience to report to Toyota Customer Satisfaction.

 

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