Protecting Toyota RAV4 Hybrids and Plug-in hybrids high voltage cable

[@feeshermann726]

Got two...one for my daughter's and one for our 2023 RAV4 XLE Premium Hybrids. Super happy with the product! (Northern Ontario)

[@BobPellerin]

Great to hear!

[@AM1381.5]

Thank you. If I buy the piece, will the Toyota install it for me, or I need to take it to another place for installation?

[@BobPellerin]

Please contact Electrauto/Cablewarden directly for a list of installers.

[@rav4primelife]

Toyota wont install it they might void your warranty altogether if they see this as no modifications are allowed for warranty to stay intact.

[@nofyfb123]

@@rav4primelife Rest assured - dealer WILL see it as modification if it gives them an excuse to avoid warranty repair. Even seat covers are treated as "modification". No kidding.

[@rav4primelife]

@@nofyfb123 Yeah both can be removed to another dealership unless living in a place where dealership are rare.

[@nofyfb123]

@@rav4primelife ???

[@scottyd3138]

Do the 2025s need that??😊

[@rav4primelife]

yeah why would they not, cable is still outside the body not inside.

[@scottyd3138]

@rav4primelife well crap

[@rav4primelife]

@@scottyd3138 yeah crap it is so i ended up just paying for the box and installing it myself hopefully will not need to worry about oh is my cable rusting now if any warranty claims get denied cause of it guess will go to another dealership after removing the box.

[@iamjl21]

hybrid related components is like 8 years/160k KM in canada right

[@rav4primelife]

Not the cable though hybrid batter and and electronics related to it for sure but cable doubt it.

[@nofyfb123]

@@rav4primelife Not true - the cable and the connector are now included in hybrid power train warranty.

[@rav4primelife]

@@nofyfb123 please check again with toyota itself directly and in the ECP as well check for the line that says cables/batteries are excluded. This is considered a cable not powertrain component.

[@nofyfb123]

@@rav4primelife True. That's why these components were initially excluded but - as a result of a class action lawsuit - they now are considered a part of the hybrid system. But you do have a point - if a stealer has a chance to deny warranty, rest assured it will.

[@rav4primelife]

@@nofyfb123 yeah stealer can even deny warranty cause I drove vehicle on bad roads or in mud etc. or even put different size tires resulting in body balance to change. only thing they cannot deny is install of dashcam.. even a simple modification like IGLA or such antitheft can deny your warranties.

[@ajscout]

Is this a problem on Prime only? Or is it the same on all hybrids?

[@benjiang6493]

@@ajscout all hybrid, from 2019

[@Chitown388]

It seems that Toyota addressed the high-voltage cable corrosion issue with the new models. I.e. no need for the cable warden for the later model.

[@chrisE815]

@@ajscout awd hybrids

[@chrisE815]

What's the fix? ​@@Chitown388

[@epiklyfail6601]

$450 for a piece of 3D printed plastic. Scammers.

[@BobPellerin]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate hearing different perspectives. It’s true that the material cost of a protective part like this might seem minimal at first glance. Having worked in IT and been part of designing server components, I understand that there's often a lot more behind the scenes in terms of design, testing, and functionality that goes beyond just the material itself. But, of course, whether or not someone sees value in it is entirely up to them, and I respect that. Regarding the effectiveness, I personally believe in this product, which is why I’ve gone the extra mile (literally) to show it in action. I wouldn’t highlight a solution that I don’t feel genuinely works. CableWarden has put substantial time into refining this design, ensuring it fits and functions well. The process involves countless hours of design, prototyping, and testing, which all contribute to the final product. I understand if this type of solution doesn’t appeal to everyone, but I find value in it for my vehicle and wanted to share that option with others who might feel similarly. Thank you again for engaging with my video-your input is always welcome!

[@epiklyfail6601]

@@BobPellerin A give-or-take $8 production cost and $450 sale price is criminal no matter how you spin it. There needs to be markup, but not literally 50x. That's ridiculous. The design file is worth $20 if someone wants to print it themselves and the piece of plastic is MAYBE $50. $450 is criminal.

[@t_bbb2546]

@@FeydHarkon666 the French sounding guy ain't from Eastern Europe, he's Phrench Canadian, from Phrench Canada. Check out dem maps n ting.

[@nofyfb123]

Hard to argue...

[@scottyd3138]

It's a bit more than a price if plastic but yeah 450 is high. 200 , 250 would be acceptable tho