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Ok.. got it This is it… and it's $2083 http://www.oemtoyotapartsgroup.com/showAssembly.aspx?makeName=toyota&modelYear=2012&modelName=rav-4-evelectric-motorwagon&ukey_assembly=5739330&ukey_category=52012&assembly=87c971c-8716-664420 I just removed the big black cover under the hood. Guess what...

Bad news. I stopped by Nissan and asked about the Denso heater. They called it the PTZ and said you can't order just it alone, you must order the entire "Blower Assy-Air" #27210-4DB0A. Price…. $1167…. it gets worse. They are back ordered 50 units across the U.S. due to so many failures. So much...

Edit.. this may not be the correct part. It's the core, but I don't know if the element is a sub-assembly of the core, or is the element a standalone part. Here you go... shows an illustrated parts breakdown too. See item #14...

Another heater failure in Washington State. Not my Rav but co-workers. I suggested that he should just purchase a 2011/2012 Nissan Leaf heater core and replace it himself. No warranty help from Toyota for out-of-state. I seem to remember Tony Williams mentioning that both Leaf and Rav use the...

Well if he is guilty of stealing, I'm guilty 20 times over. We had an Ev'er here at work, really big aircraft company, who got some face time with company security because of his "creative" use of extension cords, and unauthorized use of company resources. Still there is no charging...

Form 8911... Thanks. I purchased an Ebay refurbished Clipper Creek CS-60 and installed it myself. Can I still claim 30% of the purchase price? Or must it be "professionally' installed?

Yes... I just read that on another news service. Being an early adopter isn't easy sometimes.

Snow is in the forecast with temps in the 20's next week. I put my favorite snow and ice eating machines on today, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7's. http://www.pbase.com/doug401/image/153589510 http://www.pbase.com/doug401/image/153589520 Range, handling, quiet ride… kiss it goodbye. Although the...

Well it is all behind me now. http://www.pbase.com/doug401/image/153589509 The body shop did a great job, and very EV friendly. It did have to go into the heated paint booth, but at 80 degrees for 48 hours. The shop owner was very understanding of my heat concerns and allowed full access during...

Follow up... and question? If the body shop need to tack weld (edit... using arc type tack welder) on the body, does the traction battery need to be disconnected? The 12v needs to be disconnected of course, but the traction battery doesn't use the chassis as GND soooo... The reason I ask is...

Yes... I'll be sure of that, and it will be the first thing I mention to the claims adjuster, since he is probably in the dark about EV repair specifics. Another concern is the rear left quarter panel which has a nice crease, otherwise not bent or shifted. Because as we know, the plug is a part...

OK.. it's not as spectacular as the Tesla that burned a few weeks ago just south of here, still... for me, a very depressing sight. I need a recommendation for a top notch body shop in the Seattle area. :( http://www.pbase.com/doug401/image/152967851 http://www.pbase.com/doug401/image/152967849

Yes... I have seen this same behavior. Mine, mostly back in April when new, would give this message when I would leave work after sitting uncharged all day outside. I found it odd because it would happen with 14 bars showing, plenty of room for regen. It may have something to do with outside...

Sadly, but not unexpectedly, I was contacted by Rodland Toyota minutes ago. They have been informed by Toyota corp that they are NOT to perform service on the Rav4 Ev. I stand by my praise for Rodland and staff. For myself, this experience with Toyota, and similar corporate ignorance by Nissan...

My 5K appointment with Rodland Toyota was very reassuring. I voiced concerns about future maintenance with the Assistant Service Manager. Specifically software updates, and how they would need an adapter harness to connect. They just asked for advanced notice so they could communicate with...

Wow, I was afraid of this. I too have been told 3 separate times that "It will be serviced, including Tesla drive train". My 5K is scheduled for Monday the 26th. I won't ask for, or mention, software updates at that time, but only later after another local Rav4 ev gets its 5k completed. Frankly...

I will have my 5K in a few weeks. We will see if Rodland can walk-the-walk... not just talk-the-talk. My Rav4 Ev co-worker is also due for his 5k. I spoke to him this morning suggesting that we schedule them both around the same time. Sure... anyone can rotate tires, but this is really about...

I got it too... Deleted it promptly considering the source. With the new CS-60, the Blink is relegated to Leaf 6.6 duty, which may still be a hazard. The notice could be Blink attempting to gather info for legal action toward the defective cord vendor, or they want to DE-rate the EVSE...

When I bought my Rav, and passed the Leaf on to the wife, I knew from my public charging experiences that L3 needed a lot of improvements before it can be relied on. The charging itself works great, but the "public side" of it is along way from being a time saver. Broken units, iced units...

Very nice photo op... I'll make this my screen background today at work. Weather looks outstanding Saturday in Blaine with mid 70's temps and a light southerly wind. From Seattle south, mid 80's with a light northerly. See you Saturday :)