How To Repair Instrument Cluster

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hi all, I'm new to this forum. I accept a 2008 Prius with 185,000 miles. Out of warranty, unfortunately, according to Toyota. The other day I was driving and the nuance lights all went out, and the car wouldn't plow off. Long story short, I've since been advised that this is due to a faulty "instrument cluster". The shop I took it to originally wanted $995 (!!), $650 of which was the part solitary. So I called a guy I know at Toyota, who said they could do information technology for $750-$800. Which is notwithstanding way more than it should be. Nevertheless, both places talked well-nigh having it "programmed" to my car. Toyota said they would install one if I buy it online, merely they couldn't program information technology. Almost all of the used parts I've seen online don't mention programming ane way or the other? Then on the forum, I too saw people talking well-nigh mailing in their original part and having it repaired?
So, I'one thousand confused on programming. If I buy a refurbished part, does information technology need to be programmed? If then, does anyone know where I can have that washed? Or, if I ship mine in, I'm guessing it would not need programmed? So dislocated. Cheers in advance for all your assistance. And pitiful if I'm being disruptive
They are talking most programming or setting the odometer on the new meter to match your old meter. This ensures that the number of miles on your car stays the same.
Is it truthful that Toyota cannot program the new meter? Yep, the programming is washed by the manufacturer earlier it gets sent to the dealership. Once they are set Toyota technicians accept no way of changing them.

Repair services - there are several individuals and a few companies that will repair your meter for around $100. In this case no programming is required because you are putting your part back in just similar it came out. The downside to this is that y'all will exist without your automobile for a calendar week while you wait to get your meter back.

Buying used meters - in that location are companies who sell used meters that come out of wrecked cars. Some claim to test them first and some claim to rebuild them simply you probably won't get 1 that matches your car'south mileage. A lot of those companies advertise that they will try to find one that's equally close to your true mileage as possible. If you're ownership a used meter direct out of a car y'all could very well end up having the same consequence down the road. If information technology doesn't match your cars odometer y'all may accept a hard fourth dimension finding a dealership or reputable shop willing to install it.

What nosotros offer - At our shop we rebuild, test, and reprogram combo meters everyday for customers beyond the US. The meters that we sell are typically one/four the cost of a new Toyota part and come with lifetime warranty. Meters are demote tested and road tested to verify proper operation earlier being shipped. Every meter is programmed to exactly match the motorcar that it is going to be installed in so that there are no odometer discrepancies.

I hope that answered all of your questions. If you have anything else please feel gratis to pm, email, or phone call me.

Matt
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I too have had a combination meter failure (during the expressionless of the MN/WI winter information technology would non plough on beneath -10F but was fine above that temp!) and since information technology's summer and warm I'm going to gear up information technology in the next few weeks. I would totally practice Matt'due south offer unless you lot're in the DIY mood. I read the thread gluey for combination meters:
combination meter repair - DIY | PriusChat
And afterwards reading it decided to go a soldering iron and the recommended parts (cheers Matt for providing a parts list!) and doing information technology myself. Full price: $40. Only I more often than not like to do it myself because I end up with more tools and learn new things (which is like my hobby), otherwise I would totally use Matt'due south option every bit a lifetime warranty will ready you up skilful for the rest of your Gen two's lifespan.
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I sent mine in for $79 I paid the shiping at that place he paid coming back almost a year ago
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I've since repaired my combo meter. The soldering was a bit tricky and I crossed my fingers that information technology would start up after putting the dash dorsum together. Right now it'south been working fine for the past calendar month, but we'll truly see the real test in the dead of winter when it's really beneath zip again.