List of known hacks / "easter eggs" ?

[rickisme]

Hey thanks for the workaround for that bleeping beep in reverse. Major problem solved.

[aaf709]

Originally posted by Swamibob@Jan 19 2006, 08:09 PM
I just bought a 2006 Prius and I can't get the Nav override to work. Does anyone know for sure that it still works on the 2006 model? If not, is there a new way to get to the service menu on the 2006? Dose the hardware mod they sell for it work on the 2006 model still if I can't get the software override to work?

Thanks,
Swamibob
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As mentioned earlier, the NAV Override trick does not work on the '06. I have since gotten the NAV Enhancement Kit from Coastal for my '05 and I can tell you that the mod will not work on the '06. This is because when you press the DEST button, you see all the screens that you would see if you were doing the trick yourself. It's possible that the NAV kit from Coastal with the BT may work as it's connected to the MFD, but that's sold out.

[Fried Chicken]

Does the Seatbelt mod work with the '06 prius? I tried it, and got a b-on and b-off... I selected b-off, but it still beeped when I started the prius...

Or is it supposed to do that? How does it work?

[jeepien]

Originally posted by Fried Chicken@Feb 19 2006, 01:25 PM
Does the Seatbelt mod work with the '06 prius?  I tried it, and got a b-on and b-off... I selected b-off, but it still beeped when I started the prius...

Or is it supposed to do that?  How does it work?

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You will still get four beeps if you don't have the seatbelt fastened at power-up, even in "b-off" mode. What you will NOT get is a constant beeping as you drive down the street.

[Fried Chicken]

Ok, thanks. Yeah, my mom's prius isn't beeping anymore.

[annaeus]

yoyo,

so is there any way I could get an aftermarket remote or FOB that has a much larger range? Not sure if this will help, but I'm interested in a remote start setup so i can warm the car up without getting out of the house for next winter. Anyone gotten something like this workin yet? thanks : )


Oh also, anyone permanently disabled their traction control yet? I have been in a few situations where my wheels slipped and I lost power (due to the "traction control") and i had to floor it to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. Kind of annoying...could it really cause permanent damage if you disable it or is that just a little CYA action goin on?

[benighted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(annaeus @ Mar 15 2006, 10:40 PM) [snapback]225536[/snapback]</div>

Kind of annoying...could it really cause permanent damage if you disable it or is that just a little CYA action goin on?
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The amount of torque the electric motor has could potentially shear off a joint or axle if it grabs after losing traction.

[trimtab1]

I just purchased a 2003 Prius I live in the UK and I am thinking of buying a few of those blank keys on ebay will your instructions work on them? Or is this only for the new prius? Thank you very much for all the great info some really sweet stuff!

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Navigation Motion Override

1)Push MENU Button on bezel

2)Tap the VOLUME soft button

3)Tap top left of screen (where the speaker icon is), then the bottom left, then top left again and finally the bottom left again.

**Perform these taps in rapid sequence. Do not be tentative or it might not work.

4)The Service Menu should appear.

5)Press and hold the OVERRIDE soft button until it beeps and is highlighted.

Full NAV function should now be available until you shut down the car. This can be engaged while in motion but must be repeated each time the car is restarted.

Be cautious experimenting within the Service Menu as you could cause yourself some problems with your Prius is you push the wrong combination of buttons.
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[benighted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(trimtab1 @ Apr 4 2006, 07:35 AM) [snapback]234663[/snapback]</div>

I just purchased a 2003 Prius I live in the UK and I am thinking of buying a few of those blank keys on ebay will your instructions work on them? Or is this only for the new prius? Thank you very much for all the great info some really sweet stuff!
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I think that only works on Gen2 Prii. I could be wrong though as mine doesn't have NAV.

[mdarby]

[EDIT] I just saw this doesn't work on 2006 models. Thanks.

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Disabling Navigation Lock-Out
When moving faster than a very slow speed, many of the navigation setting buttons are disabled (grayed-out). This sequence will override the lock-out until the car is powered off.
• Press the "Menu" button (hardware button)
• Press the "Voice" icon on the display
• Press the upper left corner of the display, where the speaker icon is
• Press the lower left corner
• Press the upper left corner again
• Press the lower left corner again
• The screen should change to a diagnostic screen
• Hold the "Override" button for several seconds until it changes to black
Warning: do not play with things on this screen that you don't know about!