Description
In this video we remove and replace the inverter coolant pump from a 2002 first generation prius. This process will work for a 2000, 2001 and 2003 as well. The same technique of corking the ends of the hoses will work for the second gen 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 prius inverter pump failure as well and changing the third generation prius inverter pump 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. This method we did not have to burp or prime the pump because we lost negligible amounts of coolant with this plugging technique. Thanks for watching!
When the inverter overheated, the car threw the error code P3130 and p3125
for the record: 157k on my original 2002 prius inverter pump before failure
Hose Clamp Pliars - https://amzn.to/3Tdgqpu
Gen 1 Inverter Pump https://amzn.to/4396Acy
Gen 2 Inverter Pump https://amzn.to/3PesHbS
Gen 3 Inverter Pump https://amzn.to/49HMFUT
other Gen 1 Prius Videos
5 Year Prius Update - https://youtu.be/fcWDDS7gq2c
Buying the Prius - https://youtu.be/u3DZ1ORkCdE
Changing Transmission Fluid Prius - https://youtu.be/K7J_kdHvLko
1 Year update - https://youtu.be/tR5fYIdi7Yo
Trying to Rebuild the Prius Battery Pack - https://youtu.be/aggaKzdnkVc
LED headlights on Gen 1 Prius - https://youtu.be/jQj_wQf_8Y8
Fix Dash Screen Gen 1 Prius - https://youtu.be/orEyMlUr0ZU
Video Index
0:00 Intro
0:14 Inverter Pump Failure Symptoms
0:45 Driving Home Prius with failed inverter pump
1:26 Prius Code p3125 Prius code p3130
1:42 Prius Inverter Pump Check
3:00 Pump Installation Starts (getting to the pump)
8:20 The HARDEST bolt to get to
9:21 Removing Prius Driver Side Headlight
11:55 NO BLEED Method explained
13:40 NO BLEED Method Executed
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