General posts specific to the 2nd Generation 2004-2009 Prius that can't be categorized in the Forums below. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:20 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:20 +0000 PriusChat https://priuschat.com/forum/gen-2-prius-main-forum.22/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:09:31 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/problem-with-air-flow-and-a-c.260314/ https://priuschat.com/threads/problem-with-air-flow-and-a-c.260314/ invalid@example.com (Freedom) Freedom
I can turn on the a/c, that works. There are 4 air vents across the dashboard. I can only get air flow from the outside vents - the 2 by the doors. Middle 2, no air flow.

I pressed the button to switch to 'face" and "foot," no air flow from the feet either. Only from the same 2 outside dashboard vents.

All winter using the heat this was working. Hence the issue is new. Today I only put the heat on for a short time, but still no air...

Problem with air flow and a/c]]> 25 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:48:02 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2007-prius-abs-help.255626/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2007-prius-abs-help.255626/ invalid@example.com (AmandaC) AmandaC
The check engine light was the Mass Air Flow sensor. They said it was coming up that the ABS pump needed to be...

2007 Prius ABS help]]> 22 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:50:39 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/went-to-the-salvage-yard-today-and-someone-pulled-out-a-brake-actuator.260230/ https://priuschat.com/threads/went-to-the-salvage-yard-today-and-someone-pulled-out-a-brake-actuator.260230/ invalid@example.com (priuslyfe) priuslyfe
They simply took off the 12mm bracket bolts and SAWED around the inverter, cut the brake-lines going into the actuator and made room towards the firewall and frame. I can't figure out how they got it out? I mean there is a counterweight to stabilize the brake-actuator on the bottom of the bracket as well. nothing else is touched. its like they pulled it upwards & out somehow but there doesn't seem to be enough space but...

Went to the salvage-yard today and someone pulled out a brake-actuator...]]> 16 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:12:48 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/literally-almost-just-started-crying.260333/ https://priuschat.com/threads/literally-almost-just-started-crying.260333/ invalid@example.com (Jerryandsal) Jerryandsal
How can I put the wires that are coming out in the picture back on to the temperature sensor on this damn thing!!!!]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:38:32 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/replacing-hood-release-cable-with-pictures.260332/ https://priuschat.com/threads/replacing-hood-release-cable-with-pictures.260332/ invalid@example.com (fragglestickcar) fragglestickcar Prius Gen2 Hood Cable Replace.]]> 1 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:53:44 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/key-not-recognized-after-inverter-pump-fail.260331/ https://priuschat.com/threads/key-not-recognized-after-inverter-pump-fail.260331/ invalid@example.com (jarrad reddick) jarrad reddick 11 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:14:34 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/no-ready-triangle%E2%80%A6-need-to-force-a-reset-somehow.260330/ https://priuschat.com/threads/no-ready-triangle%E2%80%A6-need-to-force-a-reset-somehow.260330/ invalid@example.com (jarrad reddick) jarrad reddick 3 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/what-is-the-best-youtube-video-for-prius-ac-leak-recharge.260264/ https://priuschat.com/threads/what-is-the-best-youtube-video-for-prius-ac-leak-recharge.260264/ invalid@example.com (priuslyfe) priuslyfe
- Some advice is that's common to "top it off" with refrigerant and others say don't do that? Which one.

- If I use a R134a and leak detector/dye to recharge should the AC system be evacuated first? Is it necessary...

What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?]]> 31 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:37:44 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/cold-start-brake-accumulator-pump.60090/ https://priuschat.com/threads/cold-start-brake-accumulator-pump.60090/ invalid@example.com (Marvinh) Marvinh
My question is: How many have this noise on cold start?

Thanks! Marvinh]]> 8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:29:43 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/who-still-has-the-original-hybrid-battery-on-their-gen-2.251780/ https://priuschat.com/threads/who-still-has-the-original-hybrid-battery-on-their-gen-2.251780/ invalid@example.com (ski.dive) ski.dive ***I asked this same question 4 years ago & want to see the results 4 years later.

Who still has the 'Original Hybrid Battery' on their Gen. 2


My 2008 Prius still has the 'original hybrid battery' - 136k miles]]> 41 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:58:57 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/alternative-module-source-for-diy-hybrid-battery-rebuilds.260290/ https://priuschat.com/threads/alternative-module-source-for-diy-hybrid-battery-rebuilds.260290/ invalid@example.com (Hayslayer) Hayslayer
Alternative module source for DIY hybrid battery rebuilds.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:27:31 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/right-front-window-wont-go-up.260278/ https://priuschat.com/threads/right-front-window-wont-go-up.260278/ invalid@example.com (Bob Holliston) Bob Holliston 1 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:02:19 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/need-techstream-hybrid-mechanic-in-abq-bernalillo-brake-actuator-combo-meter.260225/ https://priuschat.com/threads/need-techstream-hybrid-mechanic-in-abq-bernalillo-brake-actuator-combo-meter.260225/ invalid@example.com (ShannonW23) ShannonW23
1. Brake Actuator failure: (Stiff pedal, continuous warning alarm buzzing, ABS/VSC/Brake lights on). I know this requires Toyota Techstream to bleed the lines.
2. Combination Meter failure: (Dashboard screen goes pitch black).


I am ordering a refurbished, plug-and-play combination meter online that will just need to be swapped in. Does anyone local have...

Need Techstream/Hybrid Mechanic in ABQ/Bernalillo (Brake Actuator & Combo Meter)]]> 3 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:22:19 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/options-for-a-wrecked-09-prius.260093/ https://priuschat.com/threads/options-for-a-wrecked-09-prius.260093/ invalid@example.com (frederw1701) frederw1701 Option 1: the simple one, insurance pays out and takes it to shred.
Option 2: insurance pays a bit less and we keep it with a salvage title. The interesting thing here is the hybrid battery has only 22,000 miles on it and a diagnostic report on it shows balanced cells.
Option 3: we pay...

Options for a wrecked '09 Prius?]]> 10 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:29:48 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/walmart-coolant.257568/ https://priuschat.com/threads/walmart-coolant.257568/ invalid@example.com (qmanqman) qmanqman
I've Googled and Googled and have gotten 8 different answers.

1. OK in the engine but not the inverter.
2. OK in both
3. Not OK whatsoever

on and on

I've read there are HOAT, POAT, and PHOAT coolants and for the life of me can't figure out what's what.]]> 50 Sun, 31 May 2026 22:04:26 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/looking-to-pull-the-trigger-on-a-2008-prius-with-255-000-miles.260190/ https://priuschat.com/threads/looking-to-pull-the-trigger-on-a-2008-prius-with-255-000-miles.260190/ invalid@example.com (RS4DREW) RS4DREW
255,000 miles privately owned second owners last 12 years

not the prettiest thing in the world, but runs and drive as well as it’s quarks

am I crazy for doing this buying it for $2000?

from their ad below

2008 Prius
Within the last year :
Refurbished hybrid battery
New car battery
New injectors
New coil packs...

Looking to pull the trigger on a 2008 Prius with 255,000 miles]]> 6 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:22:26 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/schematic-of-gen-2-hydraulic-brake-system.260051/ https://priuschat.com/threads/schematic-of-gen-2-hydraulic-brake-system.260051/ invalid@example.com (Robert John) Robert John https://catalogs.ssg.asia/toyota/?lang=e...etc. etc.] I get "Invalid SSL Certificate." Sooo... it appears that trusty site has moved.
Q1. Does anyone know where it's moved to?
Q2. If it's NLA, does anyone have a schematic of the hydraulic brake system for a...

Schematic of Gen 2 hydraulic brake system]]> 5 Sat, 30 May 2026 21:26:56 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/is-it-possible-to-replace-the-engine-components-of-the-ac-from-a-salvaged-prius.260197/ https://priuschat.com/threads/is-it-possible-to-replace-the-engine-components-of-the-ac-from-a-salvaged-prius.260197/ invalid@example.com (priuslyfe) priuslyfe
I know replacing the vents into the car isn't possible but any parts that might be in the engine compartment might be doable.]]> 2 Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:34 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/is-the-hybrid-battery-really-failing.259994/ https://priuschat.com/threads/is-the-hybrid-battery-really-failing.259994/ invalid@example.com (PRIUS_000) PRIUS_000 If the battery needs to be replaced what is the best...

Is the hybrid battery really failing?]]> 26 Sat, 30 May 2026 03:32:01 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/hid-to-led-conversion.189769/ https://priuschat.com/threads/hid-to-led-conversion.189769/ invalid@example.com (Lloyd-ss) Lloyd-ss Thanks, Lloyd-ss]]> 202