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    2003 prius no heat

    One of my 2001 Priuses started blowing heat into the cabin with no regard to the settings of controls. My mechanic discovered that the shaft of...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Can't find a replacement 12v battery for my Prius.

    I needed to replace the 12V battery in one of my 2001 Priuses. I did not want to pay the $300 for a stock battery so I took the measurements and...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen1 Prius, make sure you have a backup ignition key!

    I finally got the procedure to work and the new key works fine. I am still puzzled about the original key being altered. Neither key will turn...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 26, 2018 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen1 Prius, make sure you have a backup ignition key!

    Before I tried to make a new key the security light would go out if I placed the master key near the ignition key ring. Now the key has to be...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen1 Prius, make sure you have a backup ignition key!

    Those are the instructions that I tried to follow. Two more Questions: 1. How can I find out the type of my new key? It was supposed to be a...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen1 Prius, make sure you have a backup ignition key!

    I have a 2001 Prius with one master key. I have experimented driving the car with a plain key cut to fit the ignition switch. If I held the...
    Post by: bobofky, Jan 13, 2018 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    600,000 miles

    I posted earlier that my experience with 4 Gen 1 Prii has been expected life of HV Battery is about 8 years. Time is the limiting factor, not...
    Post by: bobofky, Nov 29, 2017 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Cloning a Gen 1 Key.

    I have a 2001 Prius that I bought used. It came with only a Valet Key. I have been worried about losing the key because I have another Prius...
    Thread by: bobofky, Sep 28, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Pretty sure this has been asked before...

    My experience with four Gen1 Prii is HV battery lasts for about 8 years. Time is more important than miles.
    Post by: bobofky, Sep 28, 2017 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    1st gen prius drives but does not park

    I have a 2001 Prius with the same problem. I just use the Parking Brake.
    Post by: bobofky, Sep 28, 2017 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    If you've replaced your HV battery more than once, how long did the second last?

    My experience it that time is a major factor in the life of a HV battery. The original Prius had a 100,000 mile, 10 years warranty on the Hybrid...
    Post by: bobofky, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    600,000 miles

    You will be due a HV replacement this year (car will be 8 years old) although the Gen II batteries are different and may last longer than Gen 1.
    Post by: bobofky, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    600,000 miles

    My experience is that the HV battery life is around 8 years. My 2001 HV battery failed in January 2009 at 197,000 miles. My sister-in-law's 2001...
    Post by: bobofky, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Bob: I have just bought my third 2001 Prius. The transmission doesn't lock up when the shift...

    Bob: I have just bought my third 2001 Prius. The transmission doesn't lock up when the shift lever is in the "Park" position. I posted an...
    Profile Post by bobofky for bwilson4web, Dec 18, 2013