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PriusChat Forums - Generation 1 Prius Discussion http://priuschat.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:58:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg PriusChat Forums - Generation 1 Prius Discussion http://priuschat.com/forums/ Oil change. http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72272-oil-change.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:15 GMT I found very nice oil change instruction on John1701 site, but it's only for 2010 prius.
Is anyone know where I can find some "step by step" instruction (with pictures or draws) for oil change in 2001 prius?
Thank you. ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion marcinchicago39 http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72272-oil-change.html How do I remove the Cluster Finish Panel Assembly? http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72261-how-do-i-remove-cluster-finish-panel-assembly.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:53 GMT Alright, after 3 mos., an additional $3200 and now pursuing legal action against a dealer, I am on the road with the $10000 2002 Prius. I have the... Alright, after 3 mos., an additional $3200 and now pursuing legal action against a dealer, I am on the road with the $10000 2002 Prius. I have the replacement cluster finish panel assembly in hand. How do I remove the old one? I would really like to do this without dinging up the interior.

Thanks ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion Dragonfighter http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72261-how-do-i-remove-cluster-finish-panel-assembly.html HELP!!! Steering issues with 2002 Prius http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72237-help-steering-issues-2002-prius.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:29 GMT Hi there, I just bought a 2002 Prius from a dealer and everything is working perfectly except this crazy vibration in the steering wheel when I turn... Hi there, I just bought a 2002 Prius from a dealer and everything is working perfectly except this crazy vibration in the steering wheel when I turn sharply to the right. It happened once while I was pulling into my parking stall and once while I was parallel parking. They put brand new tires on it before I took it home. Please help. I'm freaking out. ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion awestrom http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72237-help-steering-issues-2002-prius.html First time that the Check Engine light came on http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72210-first-time-check-engine-light-came.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:57:05 GMT Hi. To start, I have a 2002 Toyota Prius. I was driving today, and for the first time, my check engine light came on. Is there any way that I can get... Hi. To start, I have a 2002 Toyota Prius. I was driving today, and for the first time, my check engine light came on. Is there any way that I can get the error code for this without having to take my car to the dealer?
Also, I saw the ScanGauge II Scan Tool + Digital Gauges + Trip Computers in the shop section.
Do I have OBDII in the 2002 Prius? If yes, is it worth it to buy this scan tool? ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion Yakuzahi http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72210-first-time-check-engine-light-came.html HV ECU replaced - Now needing new HV battery http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72158-hv-ecu-replaced-now-needing-new-hv-battery.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:56:15 GMT Got the dreaded HV warning exclamation. Toyota dealership checked error codes and said HV ECU needed replacement. Paid $1,300 and had it fixed. ... Got the dreaded HV warning exclamation. Toyota dealership checked error codes and said HV ECU needed replacement. Paid $1,300 and had it fixed. Driving away I could tell immediately nothing had changed--hybrid system not propelling car correctly--battery levels dropping suddenly on display. Took it right back. Their tech had replaced the ECU but not test-driven. Several days later they finally got a code indicating bad cell in HV battery. Cost to replace: $3,300. After I complained, they contacted Toyota and now offer the following deal: pay $1,200 more to replace the HV battery on top of the $1,300 already paid for HV ECU replacement. This is a 2001 model with 128k miles. Does it make sense to put more money into this car? My other option is to have them put the old HV ECU back in and pay labor costs but drive away in present condition. I'm not sure if driving it with a bad battery cell and faulty HV ECU is dangerous, risky, or just annoying. Any advice? ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion jaster http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72158-hv-ecu-replaced-now-needing-new-hv-battery.html <![CDATA[Transaxle replacement thread: Orange4boy's 2003 Prius]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72080-transaxle-replacement-thread-orange4boys-2003-prius.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:39:32 GMT Just about to start the replacement of the toast transaxle on my 2003. I bought it like this for a song and now I have to do the dance. It was run... Just about to start the replacement of the toast transaxle on my 2003. I bought it like this for a song and now I have to do the dance. It was run dry from a slow leak and I have found a low mileage replacement in Edmonton which should arrive Monday or Tuesday.

Car has about 104k miles / 168000 km and is in very good shape otherwise.

The search for the transaxle is documented in: http://priuschat.com/forums/generati...xle-ideas.html

Pics to come... ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion orange4boy http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72080-transaxle-replacement-thread-orange4boys-2003-prius.html Popping sound coming from strut area http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72074-popping-sound-coming-strut-area.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:37:32 GMT I have an 01 prius and have noticed a popping noise coming from the passenger side in the strut area. I thought it might be the strut, but is not... I have an 01 prius and have noticed a popping noise coming from the passenger side in the strut area. I thought it might be the strut, but is not affecting my driving. I just got new tires and had them check the struts. They said they are fine, one was leaking a little, but not much. What else could be making this noise? ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion jbondman871 http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72074-popping-sound-coming-strut-area.html EV Prius http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72066-electric-vehicle-prius.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:46:30 GMT I just bought my first two Prius cars. First one is a 2001 and the second is a 2003 for $750 each. They both run but I have not had them on the... I just bought my first two Prius cars.
First one is a 2001 and the second is a 2003 for $750 each.
They both run but I have not had them on the road yet.
I was told they did not run and had thought that one of them would make a good conversion to pure electric since that's what we do.
Since they run I might do one as a PHEV. Are these older cars capable of the EV only modification like the 04?

Thanks
Randy ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion evrandy http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72066-electric-vehicle-prius.html 2001 Catalytic questions http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72037-2001-catalytic-questions.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:07:34 GMT Seems my 01 w/ 140K is throwing the cat code and the dealer wants just over 2K to replace here in CA. The question I'm hoping this forum can help me answer is...
1. Based on other posts there seems to be a gate valve of some sort that sticks.. Is this easy to get to and lube just to see if it gets the light to go off?
2. Is the Eastern Cat different from the CA version or will it work? I found a replacement cat on-line for less than 200 but it sounds as if the internals are different but I want to make sure it will work both as a bolt-in replacement and be ok with the special blend of fuel in CA.

Thanks in advance for your help ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion polyrocks http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72037-2001-catalytic-questions.html Warning lights :( http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72029-warning-lights.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:31 GMT Bit desperate. It must be a sign of the quality of these things that I haven't been posting for a while but I now have a problem.

I bought a 2002 a year ago and all has been well. This car was for my dad in the UK, I am in Greece working and it has developed this problem. I am trying to diagnose through my sister. She has taken these two pictures. I can call on friends to assist and if required I can get the cell voltage read outs off the main battery, I already got a friend to charge the small battery but he is very nervous about this particular car having no experience at all with hybrids. The car does very little miles, average maybe 2 miles a day.

Before I do call on people to test specific things I would appreciate some input so that I can hopefully not take too much of their time and minimise any risk because obviously things need to be approached differently. I've searched some on here and other places but am struggling to find specific tests that can be defined.

Car has done 90,000 miles and is in pretty good order generally.

All input gratefully accepted.

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]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion Mjolinor http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/72029-warning-lights.html Help me buy a 01-03 prius! http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71959-help-me-buy-01-03-prius.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:19:30 GMT My daily commute is about to go from 34miles round trip to 100miles+ round trip. I am selling my truck that gets 16mpg and was looking at some used... My daily commute is about to go from 34miles round trip to 100miles+ round trip. I am selling my truck that gets 16mpg and was looking at some used cars for $5-6k. I was looking at traditional compact cars that get ~35mpg, but then I found several 01-03 Prius' for the same price range with between 60-80k miles.

What type of things should I look for when considering these cars?
What questions should I be asking? I have read about some issues with the batteries in these as well as the transaxle. Is there anyway to make sure these are in good condition. I would like to be able to put another 50k miles on the car without having to deal with repairs, although I am very mechanically inclined, so I do not mind going through the car for some preventative maintenance.

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks! ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion stevet47 http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71959-help-me-buy-01-03-prius.html Updated fleet report http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71929-updated-fleet-report.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:31:44 GMT http://hybridexperience.com/content/view/60/67/ ---Quote--- . . . The detailed maintenance/repair records for the 64 Toyota Prius in the BC... http://hybridexperience.com/content/view/60/67/

Quote:

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The detailed maintenance/repair records for the 64 Toyota Prius in the BC Government Fleet were analyzed and the following conclusions can be made from this data . . .

This page also has other collected maintenance records.

Bob Wilson ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion bwilson4web http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71929-updated-fleet-report.html PriusChat, I need your help! http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71826-priuschat-i-need-your-help.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:58:08 GMT I apologise for posting it in 3 different forums (please don't follow my lead) but it's the only way I can guarantee that all generations of Prius owners will see the thread and until we can get a Prius Main Forum that isn't linked to a particular generation.

Anyway, we have a database to fill. I don't know how well they keep up with the database (I sent mine in back in 2006) but the site says 2008 so at least they've updated it last year. Feel free to pass it on to cleanmpg or as it's not a Prius-specific site. Oh and I have no connections to the site

If you feel like contributing to the site, please fill out the form below

The Hybrid Experience Form

and send it to the e-mail (as an attachment) listed in the form. It goes to the Fraser Valley Basin Council in British Columbia, Canada.

Here's their disclaimer:

Important Notice: All information submitted will be considered public and, at the sole discretion of the Fraser Basin Council, may be published on this website. By submitting information to the Hybrid Experience Report, you hereby grant the Fraser Basin Council permission to publish your information in any forum including this website. ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion Tideland Prius http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71826-priuschat-i-need-your-help.html Power outage: 1.5 hours http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71762-power-outage-1-5-hours.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:06:04 GMT We had a power outage Friday, Nov. 6, of about 1.5 hours. I backed the NHW11 to the car port. Started it up and turned on the inverter and ran an... We had a power outage Friday, Nov. 6, of about 1.5 hours. I backed the NHW11 to the car port. Started it up and turned on the inverter and ran an extension cable into the house.

We ran the TV and a lamp. Then I took my wife's Prius to get dinner. I got home just in time for the power to come back on:

Start: 52.4 MPG, 27 miles, 0.515 gallons
End: 41.2 MPG, 27 miles, 0.655 gallons
0.14 gallons for 1.5 hours of power

When I came back home, the utility company truck was on the street and as I gave my wife her dinner, the lights came back on.

Bob Wilson ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion bwilson4web http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71762-power-outage-1-5-hours.html replace battery or buy new car? http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71734-replace-battery-buy-new-car.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:40 GMT The battery on my 2001 Prius just died. Car has 130,000 miles, and is otherwise in good condition. Now I have to decide whether to replace the... The battery on my 2001 Prius just died. Car has 130,000 miles, and is otherwise in good condition. Now I have to decide whether to replace the battery and get some more life out of her, replace the battery and sell, or just buy a nice new Gen III Prius. Dealer quoted $4400 for a replacement - seems high.

Any advice? ]]> Generation 1 Prius Discussion Chipawa http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/71734-replace-battery-buy-new-car.html