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#1 ·
Just got this alert on my App, 2022 XSE, "Rear Traction Motor Cable Corrosion !
"Call Dealer"

Anyone have this done?

Tom
 
#4 ·
interesting. I have not heard this yet, no. but I have a 2023.

you or I could easily have a bunch of corrosion on there already because we've been driving our Primes around for multiple winters. I can't imagine that wrapping up a bunch of corrosion would be a good thing but I'm not an expert or anything.
 
#18 ·
That is lightly corroded. Notice the galvanized mesh is grey (zinc corrosion). Best to clean it and spay with one the recommended protectants. I used CRC Marine.

For comparison, here is my cable after two years of use. Notice that you can still see the silver zinc galvanized on it. I still sprayed it with protectant anyway:

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As more zinc corrodes away, the underling steel wire will rust (reddish brown) and be completely gone. That is when the real problems set in (AM radio static, etc).
 
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#33 ·
2024 R4P XSE here. I found the notice on the app. I do not have an active subscription, but under vehicle health, I found the Service Campaign. Went to the dealer and the service rep told me he wasn't aware of any vehicles having been serviced for this. I understand the service requirement was just issued for my car, but this issue seems to have been going on for many years, so I would have expected the dealership would have been familiar with this work. I am reluctant to have them learn on my car. Can anyone comment to what extent they need to disassemble the vehicle, (rear seats removed, etc?)

TIA
 
#34 ·
The first two do not show up on the official Toyota parts web site -- yet.

The third item is just sealant for the oil pan: Amazon.com: Toyota Genuine Fluid 00295-00103 Formed-in-Place Oil Pan Gasket - 3 oz. Tube : Automotive

I got my notice on the app yesterday. Says the dealer "will apply a wire harness protector seal to the HV Floor Under Wire Connector." Doesn't sound like they replace the cable. Since I have the open side housing, exposing the braid, how does a protector seal on the connector keep the braid from corroding?

I will see my dealer in the next few days to get more details.
 
#40 ·
I'm going to wait until the spring of 26 to get this done on my wife's 22, put it through another brutal winter of road salt. That will be 4 winters by then. Hope to get a new cable. If the fix for 22 didn't work this cable has got to be destroyed by now, we get pounded here with what feels like more salt than snow in upstate NY.

With the Prime, I'll make the appointment, that one has been babied, should be pristine.

Thanks for posting, this should stop the misinformation.