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2004 Prius compatible with later model MFD units?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by xunkn0vvnx, Oct 13, 2009.

  1. xunkn0vvnx

    xunkn0vvnx New Member

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    My MFD failed on me last week due to the dreaded "Check Air Conditioner Connection" problem. Rather than solder the pins, I've decided to just go ahead and purchase a replacement unit. I have a 2004 Prius non navigation. What MFD units will work with my car? Thanks.
     
    #1 xunkn0vvnx, Oct 13, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    2004 and 2005 will work. In 2006 Toyota changed the resolution of the MFD. However, I think the non-NAV units in the 2006+ are the same as the '04 and '05 MFD.
     
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    xunkn0vvnx New Member

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    Thanks, can anyone else please confirm? I am about to buy a replacement unit and want to make sure it is indeed compatible.
     
    #3 xunkn0vvnx, Oct 14, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    What year is the replacement unit you're looking at?
     
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    My MFD failed in my 2004. My mechanic located a 2006 (non-nav) MFD and put it in but it did not work. (He didn't charge me for this.)
    He then located a 2005 and it did work.
    There is a thread on PC about the MFD failure and what will and won't work in the 2004.
     
    #5 homersparkey, Oct 14, 2009
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    xunkn0vvnx New Member

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    Thanks homersparkey! Can you link me to that thread? I tried sifting through the pages in the main MFD problem thread but could not find it.

    I heard that the "non fan" 2006 MFD Prius units with small plugs will work. Can anyone give more details regarding this?
     
    #6 xunkn0vvnx, Oct 15, 2009
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    Thread's name is "MFD issues on '04/'05 Prius". Reply #11 about says it all.
    Only 2004 or 2005 MDF will work in a 2004.

    (I'm not good at doing links :))
     
    #7 homersparkey, Oct 15, 2009
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    I actually heard that 2006 Prius MFD units without cooling fans will work.
     
    #8 xunkn0vvnx, Oct 16, 2009
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