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2010 Prius Grill Blocking strategy

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ken1784, May 31, 2009.

  1. tumbleweed

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    Unfortunately it can not. I think it must have a sensor to tell if it's to hot, cold would never be a problem for it. There may be a way to read it using the Xguage feature on the scan gauge but no one knows the coding for the Gen3 yet. I agree with you I won't block the upper either.
     
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    Has anyone been able to attach anything behind the grill to block the airflow?
     
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    Originally I wanted to do that but couldn't find an easy or hard way for that matter. It would have required removing many parts. And then I didn't want to block too much. At least this way, I could remove some of the blocking if I felt the car getting too hot.
     
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    Is monitoring the engine coolant temp reading on the Scanguage sufficient or do I actually need to program an Xguage to get the actual engine temp?
     
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    I was able to get a piece off the top today, but still it was to hard to get my arm down there
    pick up some 1/2 in pipe insulation today. 89 cents for a 6 ft piece
    Block the lower grill today
     
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    What the scan gauge reads for engine coolant temperature is just fine. What is really needed is a way to monitor inverter coolant temperature. Then we could block the whole grill (upper and lower) without fear.
     
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    From the inside or the outside?
     
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    I wonder if R7 could tell us that information using TechStream?
     
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    outside
     
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    Winter temps (now thru March) rarely get over 40. Deep winter hangs out in 20's and with the occasional arctic blast. Going with 100% lower, 1/2 inch foam. No ScanGauge but as long as I leave the top open there shouldn't be a problem?
     
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    i do 100% as soon as temps hit 50º been doing it for 5 years....hopefully, i be ok
     
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    I think if the top is open you will be OK till spring. BTW I think the ScanGaugeII is on sale for $137 or so.
     
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    Do any of you Grillblockers use a garland or wreath at this time of year to block your grill???
     
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    No but it would be in the spirit of the holiday season!
     
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    I removed the sheild that is above the radiator close to the hood latch (3 pop out plastic rivits). Then I slipped a piece of carpet down the slot onto the front of the radiator, I attached 2 wires like cabletyes to hold it in place, it covers about 50% of the radiator. Then I replaced the shield.

    I am not really happy with this. I want more blockage and easier ability to adjust it if I get a warmer day. I will keep working on it.

    Thanks,
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    I recommend you undo your cardboard block. If your blocking the top half of the radiator your really blocking all of the inverter radiator, this you do not want to do. I would recommend the pipe insulation method as being easier to implement and you can selectively remove pieces to account for temperature changes.

    Wayne
     
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    I was able to to get the top off but could not get my hand there to do anything
     
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    Went ahead and blocked the lower grill 99% today.
    You'll notice the engine block heater plug in the upper right corner.
    I don't think it looks that bad...
     

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    Looks good. After the first snow and sanding it will all blend in nicely.:)
     
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    Thanks

    So your saying on Gen III block lower grill. My temps are between 41 to 65 most of the time.
     
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