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Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.
You don't want to do a gen4 swap because its not really a gen4 but a frankengine using parts of a gen3 for fit, plus wiring and cooling...
Jun 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM -
Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.
If you wonder why it's easy to smear the dipstick oil level, here is the twist and turns it goes through when pulling it out. [ATTACH]
Jun 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Air_Boss liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Battery Totally Discharged, Why?.
At least one of those questions I can answer. That's the "security indicator", which "flashes after the 'POWER' switch has been turned...
May 30, 2026 at 6:42 AM -
Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread Battery Totally Discharged, Why?.
5.5v means the battery had a heart attack and died. Typically a bad internal connection. It happens. No 12v starter to give you an...
May 30, 2026 at 6:42 AM -
Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread 2012 Prius V Hybrid Battery Failing 138K -Any Advice to Fix in Houston, TX?.
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May 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM -
Air_Boss liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
That's probably the real culprit. I doubt the seat heater operates when the car is off.
May 29, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
Air_Boss replied to the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
If you go the Lithium jump pack route, just realize that if the jump pack is left in the car at sub-zero temperatures it will not...
May 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM -
Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
Yes because of two reasons that make sense and were already mentioned. One is the battery has no high current starter load. In...
May 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Air_Boss replied to the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
'I see these gadgets as helping me to avoid asking my neighbor to jump me, but otherwise I'm not so clear on the reason for this.' What...
May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM -
Air_Boss liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
We’re currently putting about 3k kms yearly on our 2010, typical usage a 20~50 km drive, once a week on average. Keeps the engine...
May 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM -
Air_Boss liked PriusV17's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
Consider hooking up a cable with SAE connector to 12v battery and then route it to behind the tail light cover for easy access to...
May 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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Air_Boss attached a file to the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I use CTEK battery conditioners on ‘the fleet’, with LED battery condition indicators integral to quick connects.
May 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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Air_Boss liked rjparker's post in the thread Original factory 12V battery dead with zero warning.
Yes. Most of them have a simple quick disconnect to make using it easy especially if you don't drive every day.
May 28, 2026 at 7:45 AM
