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Old 09-11-2007, 11:34 AM
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Default Re: Hybrid Misunderstanding
In response to extending electric/battery use only in low speed conditions, Toyota now offers an EV mode switch on the 2008 HL Hybrid, allowing some user control on Batter only propulsion.


The Prius has had this EV mode switch in Japan Only versions.

Some Prius owners have imported this OE EV switch KIT from Japan, however TOYOTA USA won't honor/warranty any battery related issues with this EV switch installed. Strange, but it may be because Toyota Japan does offers a different warranty on hybrids then we have here. Shorter timewise.

A Prius owner got caught with this dilema and was without his Prius for many months and the dealer and TMS finally agreed t do a main batt. replacement if the EV switch was Removed. The Main batt. from Japan took several months to get.

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