It finally happened. Red Triangle of Death.

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by bryanv, Jun 21, 2015.

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  1. bryanv

    bryanv New Member

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    So the car had a bad power steering unit, a master cylinder acting up, and an unknown problem in the HV system.

    Power Steering unit: I've been quoted ~$2000 to fix previously. May have been as low as $1400...
    Brakes: Likely a Master Cylinder... that'll be at least $1k to fix, right?
    HV Issue:
    Best Case: Inverter. That'll be a ~$400 fix if I do it myself.
    Worst Case: MG2 stator... I can't find a shop locally that'll do the swap operation. Anyone know a good hybrid tech near Indianapolis?

    I can get a megger for $50 and track down the HV issue, but the car will still have steering and brake problems.

    Which is a shame, since I _just_ put a new, old stock exhaust on it last fall, and that ran me $1300...


    I think I've got a money pit here with a new exhaust, two new (less than 4k) tires, and a brand new cluster finish panel in the dash. If anyone here wants to buy it for the parts, make me an offer.
     
    #41 bryanv, Jun 24, 2015
  2. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I can't advise about keeping or selling the vehicle but there is an obscure way you could get a ground fault.

    At the back of the engine between the inverter and engine is a small black box that carries power to one of the MGs. It has a vent hole and I remember someone tried to clean their engine with a spray wand or steam cleaner. Water got in the terminal box and voila. Very obscure.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #42 bwilson4web, Jun 24, 2015
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