International Owners

Haris UK

invalid@example.com (Has Raf) — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:55:30 +0000

View attachment 263482 I’m Haris from the UK. And my 2008 blue gen 2 T spirit I bought this year with full Toyota service history for £2,600. I wish it had leather seats though. So far, have lifted it 1.6” all round, and got Toyota to add a smart water protection code to the cat, as cat thefts are on the rise here. Have also replaced the centre armrest, as the cloth was missing, removed rear tints as they didn’t do anything for the car (although they were professionally installed),...

Haris UK

Howdy from Denmark

invalid@example.com (Sunde) — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:37:15 +0000

This post is mostly just to get me to the 4 posts mark so i can actually post pictures of stuff

Had my prius prime for a few months now, smashing gas mileage and just a great commuter car.
Currently getting a spot repainted... I'v NEVER damaged a car before this one, had it for 3 days then scraped it on a pillar in a garage... Sigh
Picking it up again tmrrow, the 2023 Yaris that i'v had as a loaner in the meantime is a really fine car too!...

Howdy from Denmark

Ireland: Beware of Toyota Overcharging for Hybrid Health Check (pun intended...)

invalid@example.com (treet007) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:51:04 +0000

Hi there. I purchased a used 2019 Toyota Prius last year (with very low mileage) from a local Ford dealership in Swords. Before I committed to the purchase, I asked them to have the Hybrid Health Check performed to ensure the hybrid battery is in working order. They did that, it passed the test, and I purchased the vehicle. They also performed the annual general maintenance prior to picking up the vehicle.

This year, I again went to the same Ford dealership for general maintenance, since it...

Ireland: Beware of Toyota Overcharging for Hybrid Health Check (pun intended...)

Odometer from Miles to KM

invalid@example.com (sergebergeron) — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:26:26 +0000

Hi I bouhgt a US standards 2008 Prius and imported into Canada. We know the Prius is highly programmable, so does anyone know how to convert the Odometer (now in miles to KM) and the Energy Screen from MPG to Litresl/100KM.

I have the formulas to calculate this manually but I am looking for a way to chnage the programming so that the displays are all shown in metrics. The GPS navigation system is presently fully convertable to US/Metric.

I've asked around and it looks like this is not...

Odometer from Miles to KM

steering wheel peeling

invalid@example.com (9001MPG) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:01:21 +0000

My 2013 Toyota fielder steering wheel is peeling. It's got some sort of coating over actual rubber. Any suggestions as to how to fix this?

Thanks.

Are all Right Hand Drive Prius the same mechanically?

invalid@example.com (Braddles.au) — Tue, 31 May 2022 00:52:48 +0000

I drive a RHD Australia-delivered ZVW30 Prius built in May 2009 in Japan. I'm considering ordering some Prius parts from Japan via an agent in Australia who imports high-performance parts for grey import second-hand sports cars.

It seems that LHD Prii have some mechanical differences in suspension etc, possibly by virtue of being built in USA and using certain local components... like floor mats and accelerator pedals

I feel confident that a sway bar, strut brace and suspension I...

Are all Right Hand Drive Prius the same mechanically?

Best tyres for Prius in Aus/NZ?

invalid@example.com (kiwibruce) — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:30:15 +0000

Hi All,
I need to replace the tyres (tiers for you in the US ) on my 2006 Prius
I am sure our choices are different to the US so what are the recommendations for us Down Under.

Thanks in Advance

Bruce

Using Prius battery cells for UPS

invalid@example.com (abubin) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:48:10 +0000

I am currently using an old 12v lead acid battery for my UPS. It seems to be working fine for the past 1 month. I am wondering if anyone tried using 2 pieces of Prius battery cell as backup power for UPS.

2 pieces of the cells could provide around 14.4v which is more than enough. My current UPS kept my 12v battery at 13.6v when no power outage.

Any comments are appreciated.

Salut from Romania.

invalid@example.com (DarkPRIUS) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:48:12 +0000

everybody! I'm from Romania, Dracula's country.
I'm reading PC from december 2007, since I got my 2004 Prius. I found your comunity very well informed about Prius stuff and in the same time all info I found here was and still is verry helpfull.
Thanks to all I learned from here, I've started to buy some accessories for my Prius. And the first ones was the EBH and the mud splashguards. Now I have to wait another month till they reach to me, from US.
Also I wanted a...

Salut from Romania.

BMW owner goes Balistic and takes a Sledge Hammer to his BMW M6

invalid@example.com (JMD) — Wed, 01 May 2019 18:12:13 +0000

BMW M6 owner goes Hulk over defects, smashes own car | Motoramic - Yahoo Autos

Hybrid mechanic near Jerusalem?

invalid@example.com (VsMartin) — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:34:40 +0000

Hi PriusChat
My check hybrid system message is on (along with yellow engine light and hazard yellow triangle)... took to Toyota in Modiin , their computers were down but they said they would check manually (is that even possible?) They say we need a new Hybrid battery. The Hybrid system is still working because it is quite when I first turn it on/can hear it go quite while I am parked... the only rhing I notice is that when I try to turn on the car all dashboard lights come on, I have to...

Hybrid mechanic near Jerusalem?

Looking for Anticarbon product and or oil flush product reviews

invalid@example.com (SFO) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:00:52 +0000

Been doing some research for months now on the various options for pistons soaks and anticarbon products.

I've found many is the USA, but recently found a flush product (oil change required), and a couple of anticarbon products (no oil change required). Am curious if anyone has used these before and the results obtained.

Also interested in any experience or products that may be helpful (or not), including any using Acetone, paint stripper, or...

Looking for Anticarbon product and or oil flush product reviews

2000 Prius doesn't start

invalid@example.com (E S) — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:04:59 +0000

Hello,

I've bought a 2000 prius (gen 1) that doesn't start as a fun project (hoping that it was the HV battery). After checking each cell, the HV battery seems fine(at least 7.2V per after a charge-discharge cycle). Then, I've noticed that the car main problem is with the fuel injection system. When I try to start it, MG1 spins the engine for about 3-4 seconds then it stops. It gives a P3191 and P3101. So, checked the sparks - those are OK. Checked the camshaft and crankshaft sensor with...

2000 Prius doesn't start

Other non-US Prius discussion sites

invalid@example.com (mrv) — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 03:30:55 +0000

Borrowing from the list found at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-...es_001079092930

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-Europe/
Mainly English-language group for European Prius owners.

German language Prius forum, aimed at Austrian owners.
http://www.toyota-prius.at/...

Other non-US Prius discussion sites

New Mobility World in Frankfurt

invalid@example.com (Team ChargePoint) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 23:54:10 +0000

The ChargePoint team is at New Mobility World in Frankfurt, talking about the future of e-mobility and EV charging!

Here's a picture from our booth (#A45)

If you're attending, say hello to our team!

Is anyone following the news coming from the Frankfurt Auto Show?

Our fuel tanks in Australia

invalid@example.com (fgray30) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:22:05 +0000

Do we have the same bladder system that the U.S. guys have or a more conventional tank?

For those who try and fill up the tank as much as possible, what technique do you use? I ask because last time I tried to fill the tank to brimming (where you can actually see the fuel at the top of the filler), I could not do it. It seemed to simply keep swallowing more fuel and I eventually gave up. I put the nozzle on the lip of the filler so I can see the fuel actually flowing in.

I could...

Our fuel tanks in Australia

Prius in Singapore

invalid@example.com (vincent1449p) — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:08:37 +0000

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Yep, that's right. All cars generally cost 3X or more in SG. For every car we bought, 2 cars (in the value of tax & COE) go to the gov.

For e.g. The Camry 2.4 cost about USD 72K at that time, now is maybe less...

'04/'05 is not available in...

Prius in Singapore

Japanese import 3rd gen Prius?

invalid@example.com (QuantumFireball) — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:04:27 +0000

I'm considering getting a 3rd generation Prius and noticed there are quite a lot of used Japanese imports for sale, both here in Ireland and in the UK. Does anyone have experience with these? Any significant differences or potential pitfalls? I noticed most seem to have aftermarket stereos fitted, not sure if they've been replaced to work with the local FM band or what. I believe the trip computer will be stuck in km/l but haven't heard much besides that.

I found a few forum posts elsewhere...

Japanese import 3rd gen Prius?

Service in Sydney (North)

invalid@example.com (Co00olCat) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:54:51 +0000

Looking for budget but good service in Sydney (North).

Thank you.

This is all the warranty you get in Germany - good luck with that

invalid@example.com (pakitt) — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:20:33 +0000

Hi there - I just found this interesting very neat overview of the warranty that car manufacturers offer on the German market, on the latest ADAC Monthly magazine.
Toyota fairs quite well.
Why would one want to buy a German brand and many others not going beyond 2 years, especially a BMW without *any* warranty, is beyond me.
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NOTE: if I understand correctly, "warranty" is not the 2 years' compulsory EU regulation that the manufacturer needs to repair defects at...

This is all the warranty you get in Germany - good luck with that