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    NEW!!! Service Bulletin for Engine Knocking at Startup T-SB 0012-10

    After a LOT of reading in this thread....I guess I'm a head gasket issue too. Sealant time again?
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, May 2, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    Ya...I basically have this car in the operating room, paddles out, attempting to revive. It's had a long life of cigarettes, hookers, and blow....
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    The sealers are also the only reason this car has been able to run for the last 20K miles. There are pros and cons for sure. Now it sounds like I...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    Thank you Nutz. Never heard of a VCI adapter. I'll Google it. I think I confused things when I said cooling system clog. It's the engine cooling...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    I bought this car in Sept of 2016. I've had many, many issues. Right now, I need to know if my coolant system is clogged, or my water pump isn't...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    Groggy update: I was up til 3:౩0am, but it worked out. Through several rubbing alcohol treatments, and a hot shop light to dry, I cleaned the...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    AC and fans stop

    Anyone know why an AC would work for a few seconds, then turn off? Radiator fans and AC stop working. The blower is fine. Heater is fine. It's...
    Thread by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 23, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Thermostat hell

    Well....A thermostat is 30 bucks. So I don't think I'll be getting a new motor if that's the AC issue. Anyone know if the AC is related to the...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Thermostat hell

    That's the gist. Of course, I couldn't quite get the thermostat off. So I did the sealer with it on. This is my 4th different sealer. The others...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Struggling

    Struggling
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    Thermostat hell

    And now my water pump makes a funny sound like it's drowning every few seconds. And I can't seem to drain the system. Only trickles from the...
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Thermostat hell

    I have entered thermostat hell. Yes, I'm one of the guys wanting to try a sealant for my head gasket leak. Of course it says remove thermostat....
    Thread by: Cap'n Steve, Apr 17, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    P0171

    Wow, Prius chat is awesome. Such good advice. .
    Post by: Cap'n Steve, Dec 29, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion