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2010 Prius IV solar roof showing sign of rust in the panel cells

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jin, Feb 7, 2014.

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Does your solar roof shows same signs of rusting as my mine?

  1. yes

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  2. no

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  1. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    On washing my car recently, during wipe down I discover my solar roof is showing signs of rust inside the glass panels, is anyone else having this issue? I don't do anything special to my prius' roof top except for cleaning since its above my height.... anyways should I be concern about this?.


    There is a problem with uploading my photos to priuschat directly, says error but doesn't say why I can't upload them...


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    #1 Jin, Feb 7, 2014
  2. cary1952

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    If it were my car I would be concerned. Take it in and have them fix it while it is under warranty.
     
    #2 cary1952, Feb 8, 2014
  3. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    I need to know if any other Prius with solar roof owners have this issue, also how do I upload photo here? It kept saying error but doesn't say what the actual problem with my photo (took them with my cell).
     
    #3 Jin, Feb 8, 2014
  4. hybridbear

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    Try using Photobucket or another website to paste a link of the photo. It will then display the photo on the forum.
     
    #4 hybridbear, Feb 8, 2014
  5. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    Can anyone else check if their solar panel is having the same issue as mine?
     
    #5 Jin, Feb 8, 2014
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    BZzap! Senior Member

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    Those panels are most likely sealed, Nitrogen filled. It looks as if your panel is exhibiting inner condensation, perhaps. That would suggest that the seal has been compromised. I would definitely bring it to the attention of your dealer to see if you have any chance of it being replaced.
     
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  7. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    Is there TSB out for solar panel issues? Most likely dealer will say this is normal unless i bring some proof that says other wise, therefore does anyone that have solar roof check if their panel is showing this type of issue? This is 2010 model.
     
    #7 Jin, Feb 8, 2014
  8. css28

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    A quick search via Alldatadiy shows no TSB'S.

    There was a posting of your same situation over a year ago on this forum. I'll see if I can find it.
     
    #8 css28, Feb 9, 2014
  9. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    Please do help, I'm not seeing much reply on this post, I wonder if there is any toyota tech on prius chat..
     
    #9 Jin, Feb 9, 2014
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  11. GardenWeasel

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    Mine is similar. Very similar.
     
    #11 GardenWeasel, Feb 9, 2014
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  12. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    He didn't buy the prius so there wasn't any replacement, this isn't so good is there anyway to get toyota rep to talk to on the priuschat?
     
    #12 Jin, Feb 9, 2014
  13. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    As in you have same issue as mine? Mine currently only have 45k miles, not sure what warranty will this be under.
     
    #13 Jin, Feb 9, 2014
  14. GardenWeasel

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    My 2010 has 61,000+. I just tried to take a pic...too dark in the garage. Mine has not worsened over the past year from when first discovered. Solar panel still works fine...so for the moment, I am doing a wait-and-see. Good news is it hasn't worsened. It's a race tween it and the release of the new style Prius. :)
     
    #14 GardenWeasel, Feb 9, 2014
  15. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    I wash my car top to bottom so I know it wasn't this much of rusting discoloration beforebefore, It got worst after we wait too long and go out of warranty. I already lost the 3 year/36k miles, but I'm hoping there is other warranty this can be cover under.
     
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  16. cary1952

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    Your out of your basic warranty period, aren't you?
     
    #16 cary1952, Feb 9, 2014
  17. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    I'm out of 3 years, 36k., its 4th year and 45k for me now.
     
    #17 Jin, Feb 9, 2014
  18. CheeseheadPrius

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    Scary. I will have to look at mine tomorrow. I'm also out of warranty and didn't buy the extended either.
     
    #18 CheeseheadPrius, Feb 9, 2014
  19. myPriusAcct

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    Mine has had discolouration around the edge of each cells for a long time and isn't getting worse. Panel seems to work fine. It's 4years old.


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    #19 myPriusAcct, Feb 9, 2014
  20. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    Is your gen 3? Did you try and get dealer to look at it and see if they can get you a replacement?
     
    #20 Jin, Feb 14, 2014
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