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Howard_Woodard · 07-15-2012, 10:15 AM

Btw, the dealer replaced the Intelligent Power Module in February of this year when we first took it in to see if they could determine why the fuel mileage had fallen off so much. But I don't think that was in response to the mpg but rather was related to a recall. At least it was notated as "Warranty Pays" on the bill.

It looks like the battery pack should still be under warranty (see below) but on two consecutive occasions the dealer has said that they didn't find anything that would contribute to the reduced fuel mileage. Surely they are checking the battery pack before making that statement.

Hybrid-Related Component Coverage
Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty. Refer to applicable Owner’s Warranty Information booklet for details.

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Howard_Woodard New Saturn EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Josh's Car - '95 Saturn SL1 SL1 Linda's Car - '06 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD-i Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Btw, the dealer replaced the Intelligent Power Module in February of this year when we first took it in to see if they could determine why the fuel mileage had fallen off so much. But I don't think that was in response to the mpg but rather was related to a recall. At least it was notated as "Warranty Pays" on the bill. It looks like the battery pack should still be under warranty (see below) but on two consecutive occasions the dealer has said that they didn't find anything that would contribute to the reduced fuel mileage. Surely they are checking the battery pack before making that statement. Hybrid-Related Component Coverage Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty. Refer to applicable Owner’s Warranty Information booklet for details. Last edited by Howard_Woodard; 07-15-2012 at 10:21 AM.. Reason: Add info...