MFD just failed!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by chetto, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. chetto

    chetto New Member

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    Mfd just failed on my 2004. i know there's a lot on this subject but i've searched and can't seem to find anything. what do i do now? I simply just can't afford the $3000 replacement job. Help?!:(
     
    #1 chetto, Apr 17, 2008
  2. morpheusx

    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    #2 morpheusx, Apr 17, 2008
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    Hi Chetto,

    Yep, wierd. I did a PC search on MFD Repair, and got nothing. But, a search on Google of Hobbit Prius MFD Repair returned this:

    Prius MFD

    Happy Reading...
     
    #3 donee, Apr 17, 2008
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    ceric New Member

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    Have you talked to dealers and/or Toyota customer service people?
    If I were you, I would argue my case all the way up until Toyota give me a discounted repair. Someone should bring a class action against Toyota to make them extend the warranty on the MFD to 8 years at least.

    That was what happened when Honda had a high rate of transmission failure. They took Honda to court and the settlement was for Honda to extend the warranty to 8 yrs.
     
    #4 ceric, Apr 17, 2008
  5. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    ask about the refurbished ones. they should still be under $600.
     
    #5 galaxee, Apr 17, 2008
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    animalcontrol If my mouth moves, ignore me!

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  7. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    By all accounts, Steve at AutoBeYours is a solid character. I wouldn't hesitate to buy the replacement from him, and it's great that he'll credit you if you ship your defective unit to him.
     
    #7 Ichabod, Apr 18, 2008
  8. hobbit

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    chetto, where are you out of? If you're near boston we could
    just fix it.
    .
    _H*
     
    #8 hobbit, Apr 18, 2008
  9. hill

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    So much for all those wiseinheimers who (won't lift a finger to pay your bills) say the extended warranty aint worth the $985 ... which by the way, not only paid for my new MFD, but also paid for the ECU controlling SKS function, and a broken wheel stud. So far I'm about $1,000 ahead of the game. Sorry to hear your MFT failed, but defenately get a rebuilt one.
     
    #9 hill, Apr 18, 2008
  10. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    Oooo. OOoo. I have an extended warranty. Haven't had to use it yet but nice to have peace of mind that if my screen went, it would get fixed.
     
    #10 Godiva, Apr 18, 2008
  11. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Unless you have a very early 2005 your MFD will never break this way; they re-designed it.
     
    #11 richard schumacher, Apr 18, 2008
  12. imwoody36

    imwoody36 the prius parts guy

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    We still offer MFD repair, just follow our 2 minute removal video, and send it to AutoBeYours in Indiana ( or Florida, but expect 1 or 2 day turnaround in Indiana)
    here is a link to the details and Frequently asked Questions
    it is always 299 and includes return shipping and also a year warranty
    Prius MFD Touchscreen Repair
     
    #12 imwoody36, May 17, 2018
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