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Prius Won't Stay in Gear
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07-19-2012, 11:36 PM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
Hi Mike:
Any updates on the diagnosis or fix?
Wayne
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07-20-2012, 12:04 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
The new Optima Yellow Top is in and the problem persists. It only happens when the car is very hot. If I have the sunshade in the front window, it is usually ok. The black car soaks up a lot of heat. It is a plastic dust shield in the shifter that distorts. This weekend, I'm going to take it apart and trim it.
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07-20-2012, 08:34 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
I'm glad it is a simple and cheap fix. Nothing worse than buying a used car and finding out you have a several hundred dollar repair on your hands.
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07-20-2012, 11:08 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
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Originally Posted by ALS
I'm glad it is a simple and cheap fix. Nothing worse than buying a used car and finding out you have a several hundred dollar repair on your hands.
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It's worse than that.  Our son had it for 3 years of the 5 we have owned it. I called the Toyota dealership about the shifter and the hatch release rubber turning into a sticky goo and there is not a recall issue on either yet even though it is a "known" issue. |
07-21-2012, 09:56 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
Heck, I am thrilled when a car repair only costs a few hundred dollars.
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07-21-2012, 05:07 PM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
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Originally Posted by EdwinTheMagnificent
Heck, I am thrilled when a car repair only costs a few hundred dollars.
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This repair cost a whopping $000.00 I am thrilled to say. I removed the shifter this morning, inspected, disassembled, took numerous pics, modified and reassembled.
I left in the full sun this afternoon and I just took it on a second drive and worked correctly. It was easy fix and as soon as I ensure that it is ok, I will post details and pics. |
08-18-2012, 08:31 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
Hi Mike:
Bringing this one back up for the pics please 
Wayne
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08-18-2012, 08:52 AM
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Re: Prius Won't Stay in Gear
Wow-just cerebral and elbow grease fix!!
Happy ending!
All Prius folks appreciate your efforts-since a fair number of us plan to keep theirs until it turns to dust.
-will check frequently for write up pictures-and paper copy it for 2006 Prius folder
thanks Mike-(misirach)
Charlie
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