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  1. rjparker liked Paul Gregory's post in the thread 12V battery going dead.

    You don't get to force the dealer to give you a new battery, if it still tests within spec. The intelligent thing to do is find out...

    May 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM
  2. rjparker replied to the thread Okay. Who HASN'T had a 12V battery issue with their 2023-24 Prime?.

    No one ever verified excessive draw. However a bad battery was found. Not quite.

    May 9, 2024 at 10:17 AM
  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread Catalytic converter assembly gasket identification help.

    Checking the McGeorge Toyota site [ATTACH] and [ATTACH] However I believe you can reuse the old seals unless they are rusted. Before...

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  4. rjparker replied to the thread Help Rideshare Please it is easy and free!.

    Uber drivers primarily depend on tips. The dollars they earn are essentially a result of selling their car’s depreciation at a...

    May 8, 2024 at 11:23 PM
  5. rjparker replied to the thread Number crunching.

    Grid tied inverters have been common in residential solar for many decades. The improvements are in reduced size and cost, not their...

    May 8, 2024 at 4:42 PM
  6. rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

    Toyota has been using variable speed / variable capacity compressors since 2004. So adding comfort cooling adds load and incremental...

    May 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM
  7. rjparker liked Tideland Prius's post in the thread 12V battery going dead.

    Alright this thread's gone on long enough without a resolution.

    May 8, 2024 at 8:24 AM
  8. rjparker attached a file to the thread brake booster failure reprogram.

    You can go to an online Toyota dealer, enter your car, find the part and verify the vin before purchase. Some online dealers are less...

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  9. rjparker replied to the thread Looking for Mechanic! Dallas/Mesquite Area.

    If you can’t find someone local try Hometown Hybrids in Houston. They do mobile service to DFW for some services.

    May 7, 2024 at 8:24 PM
  10. rjparker replied to the thread Best headlight bulb.

    $116 for one bulb is pricey on Amazon

    May 7, 2024 at 8:04 PM
  11. rjparker replied to the thread EGR shake questions.

    Every sealer needs circulation and a hot engine. You have to get the car warmed up to 190f or so by driving it and then put it in...

    May 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM
  12. rjparker replied to the thread 12V battery going dead.

    There are new members here that play a game of “how mad can I make someone” on forums for fun. Sometimes they even get the moderator...

    May 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM
  13. rjparker attached a file to the thread Best headlight bulb.

    I bought Lasfit h11 a year ago and they are fine. The brightness and beam pattern are good. LEDs run hot and need built in fans. They...

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  14. rjparker replied to the thread EGR shake questions.

    Hope runs eternal but a devil by any other name is still evil. Consider this Gasket sealer | PriusChat You don’t want a hole in the...

    May 7, 2024 at 12:06 AM
  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread 12V battery going dead.

    What you want to do is a series amp monitor while shutdown. This is a definitive test and allows you to track down the parasitic draw...

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