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    299,999+ Mile Club

    I rolled over 300k on the way into the bay area and I had turned it off by then. I didn't notice it not working until the trip home that night. I...
    Post by: aa1a, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    299,999+ Mile Club

    I just rolled over 299999 miles yesterday in my 05. I was surprised when it stopped. The cruise control quit yesterday. Coincidence? 1) Did you...
    Post by: aa1a, Dec 3, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Anyone ever need to replace their hybrid battery?

    My 2005 battery gave up at 189,000 miles. We take a lot of trips in the mountains to Lake Tahoe and I think I may have overheated it. We replaced...
    Post by: aa1a, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    200,000 Mile Club

    We are at about 220K miles on our '05 1) Did you replace the HV battery pack? Yes, at 190K miles replaced with a used pack 2) Did you replace the...
    Post by: aa1a, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Traction battery problem on 2004 Prius that sat for 4 months.

    If there has been dogs in the car alot the battery cooling fan can get clogged causing the battery to run hot. Mine was very furry. My fan runs in...
    Post by: aa1a, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    ABS Problems after replacing brake pads

    Hello, What is Techstream? I've seen lots of references to it. I'm east of Sacramento but I stay/work in San Jose three days per week. That's why...
    Post by: aa1a, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    ABS Problems after replacing brake pads

    Hi All, I replaced brake pads on my 05 Prius Monday. The instructions I have say to pull 2 relays and pump and hold the brake pedal until I hear a...
    Thread by: aa1a, Jul 11, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Traction Battery Hot

    Hi All, Let me clairfy. The cooling outlet where the hot air was coming from is down by the 12v battery near the spare tire. The inlet, above the...
    Post by: aa1a, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Traction Battery Hot

    I towed the Prius to the shop last week. I have not been happy with the dealer and, since I am way out of warrantee, I went to an independent shop...
    Post by: aa1a, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Traction Battery Hot

    Thanks to all who replied. An update. I took the car around our loop about 2 miles. I really couldn't tell there was a problem other than the fan...
    Post by: aa1a, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Traction Battery Hot

    I left home and got 1/2 mile down the road when the ABS, VSC and the Dreaded Red Triangle came on. I've cleaned the battery cooling fan (Big Dogs)...
    Thread by: aa1a, Aug 12, 2011, 39 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Inverter Coolant Pump TIP!

    I replaced the pump last spring. I got a check engine light and the dealer mis-diagnosed the problem as the battery cooling fan. Thanks to...
    Post by: aa1a, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2005 Prius Battery Cooling Fan Problem

    Hi Kathy, We took the car to the mountains on Sunday. Lots of climbing. No warning lights. I'm pretty sure the problem is solved. The Pump was...
    Post by: aa1a, Aug 17, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum