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ChapmanF replied to the thread Rear Speed Sensor Codes - Prius Gen 3.
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Apr 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Leaking Brake Fluid.
C1202. C1256 (reservoir level, accumulator low pressure) C1238, C1466 (about right rear speed sensor signal) C1239, C1467 (about left...
Apr 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Mongolia is where old Prius cars go to die.
Maybe merge this thread with: Asia's EVolution: How the Toyota Prius comes to die in Mongolia | PriusChat
Apr 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Leaking Brake Fluid.
Well, don't make it out to be more daunting than it is; there really aren't all that many brake lines or connections to look at, and a...
Apr 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread smart key antenna locations.
The page linked in #2 above describes several ways of getting access, some of which may be free depending on where you are.
Apr 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread smart key antenna locations.
The "Location and Routing" section of the wiring diagram is what you want. Toyota Service Information and Where To Find It | PriusChat
Apr 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Power Outlet 1 (front) fuse location.
Yeah, "passenger compartment" is where the people go, so "under the driver-side dash" still counts. :)
Apr 6, 2026 at 11:12 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Prius head gasket job - broken cam bolt.
If you don't get the specific bolt from Toyota, make sure to get the same length and grade so it'll stand up to the same torque conditions.
Apr 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Leaking Brake Fluid.
I had an old Ford once where a brake line to the rear had rusted and developed a split. It would only ever leak when braking so hard...
Apr 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Replaced fuse box housing - transmission "P" lock mechanism appears.
That health check isn't showing any current trouble codes, only historical ones. More concerning, that health check isn't even showing...
Apr 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Power Outlet 1 (front) fuse location.
The front one might be on a fuse labeled ACC. Look for that labeled on the lids of the fuse boxes, or the fuse diagrams in the owners'...
Apr 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Replaced fuse box housing - transmission "P" lock mechanism appears.
Can you get access to a scan tool and tell us what P lock warning you have?
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Is cabin heat "free" if a Prime is in HV mode?.
Like most threads, it'll probably quiesce for a while eventually, then somebody with the same question will find it five or ten years...
Apr 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread Front lighter charger stopped working, how to troubleshoot.
The owners' manual has a drawing to show which fuses are which, also shown on the lids of the fuse boxes.
Apr 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM -
ChapmanF replied to the thread American Science Supremacy.
It's taken a lot more than a few years to get where we are, and will probably take a lot more to repair. I remember noticing, close to...
Apr 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM