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  1. Lauren Vandergrift

    Lauren Vandergrift New Member

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    I got Quoted $800 for used ECU and labor how dangerous is it to drive with these issues? Ugh so stressed, I just Got this car! It’s a 2007. Thanks so much for any input. What an awesome community this is
     

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    Before you do anything expensive.........make SURE that your 12 V battery is healthy.
     
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    welcome!

    where did you take it?

    what codes did they pull? are the ones you're showing tech stream?

    are there any symptoms?

    how many miles on her?
     
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    2 owner 25000
     
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    That’s what I am thinking dealer said battery is 1 year old. There is a date on it written in marker 1/18
     
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    It does look to me like the ECU might be the culprit, but a check of the 12V state of charge is almost always a good first step just in case. Since you're in Tampa, I'd suggest you check with Home - Tampa Hybrids Inc.. Todd really knows the Prius and if it is the ECU, he can probably fix it way cheaper than the Toyota dealer. He's my go-to guy when I need help.
     
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    THAT means virtually NOTHING.
    New batteries sometimes fail too.
    GET IT TESTED.
     
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    how many miles on her?

    '2 owner 25000' what does this mean?
     
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    I’m going to guess 2 owners and 25000 miles? Although the picture of her dash says 225,096 :whistle:
     
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    Just to avoid crooking your necks:

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  12. Lauren Vandergrift

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    250,000 miles and two different owners. I know Having a bunch of different owners can make a big difference in the mileage you get out of a car. I should Have made that more clear lol
     
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    that's a lot of miles lauren. is this a toyota dealer? make sure they guarantee the work before giving them the go ahead.
    a lot of times, they just throw parts at it, but don't solve the problem.
     
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