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2020 prius prime bumper damage

Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Zapyourrideguy, Jun 5, 2024.

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    Zapyourrideguy Junior Member

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    My wife backed out of a parking space and caught the bottom of the driver's side bumper and popped it out a bit. an insert popped out. and 300+ miles later we got a hybrid malfunction warning. Took it to the dealer and under warranty they said they replaced 2 pumps (hmmm) They said one pump was bad but that they would replace both (also charged us for 60k service 1,000)
    Drove home and same hybrid malfunction warning came back up. Brought it back and they then discovered that the pump located in front fender is broken and needs to be replaced. 2,200 dollars. (pump is 1300 for the part.)
    How many pumps does this thing have? Are they a stealer-ship? seems odd that the pump was out and that they missed the one in the bumper.
    the body shop quote is 1,183 so that is 3300+ because we tagged a curb.
    Any guidance thoughts would be appreciated
     
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    Zapyourrideguy Junior Member

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    Here is some added information the pump they replaced under warranty is listed as part# G9040-47040
    They don't list a 2nd part just coolant super long life
    the code they list is 260031 in hybrid ECU that code is motor/generator coolant pump A control circuit no signal. That would indicate the bumper damage also damaged the wiring to pump or pump.
     
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    Zapyourrideguy Junior Member

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    I just got the part number from service tech for the pump that they want 2200 dollars to replace.
    It comes up as an oil pump toyota part # 3530047010 which looks like a remote oil pump which I guess could be located in the front left bumper cavity????
    It is listed in various places on the internet from 380 to 900 dollars. the service dept quoted 1300 (although maybe hoses need replaced)
    It is so odd that it is broken but not leaking a drop of oil.
    Any ideas? I have been a shade tree mechanic my entire life so all this sounds crazy to me.
    I will have to look at how to read these codes as my old reader does not read these codes.
     
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    Zapyourrideguy Junior Member

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    Does anybody know if this pump is not working if I can still drive the car conservatively without damaging anything or if I would get an additional warning if hybrid system is getting too hot? It seems to me it must be a like a transmission oil cooler for the hybrid drive.
    any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated I just want to get the car to another qualified mechanic.