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  1. ChapmanF replied to the thread TPMS Replacement.

    People have the weirdest ideas about what that button does. It's just there for telling the car what tire pressures you like. You...

    May 2, 2024 at 4:03 PM
  2. ChapmanF replied to the thread Change water pump without draining coolant from bottom?.

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    May 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
  3. ChapmanF replied to the thread Overheating going up inclines is it time for a new thermostat?.

    How many radiator fins are knocked over flat by years of road debris?

    May 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
  4. ChapmanF replied to the thread help installing nut on brake booster pump.

    I'm doubtful that 47070-47050 "is the old part number". I could be convinced if somebody shows an official part catalog entry for it, or...

    May 2, 2024 at 2:10 PM
  5. ChapmanF replied to the thread Proper Name of Prius Interior Fuse Box Fuses.

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    May 1, 2024 at 10:03 PM
  6. ChapmanF replied to the thread Aircon blows air when car off.

    I'm not aware of the gen 3 solar vent having any battery at all. As Tideland explained, nothing that happens is draining either battery...

    May 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM
  7. ChapmanF replied to the thread Prius 2010 display switch in steering wheel not working.

    The Touch Tracer display wasn't on all trims. It does look sort of holographic, doesn't it? Just done with mirrors. :) On cars that...

    May 1, 2024 at 3:40 PM
  8. ChapmanF replied to the thread ... might be wise thinking twice, putting bumper stickers ~.

    I once thought of having one made up that would say "Want to know what I think? Ask me" but I never followed through.

    May 1, 2024 at 11:51 AM
  9. ChapmanF replied to the thread Aircon blows air when car off.

    Also, in the cars with that feature, they replace the conventional brush-commutated blower motor and use an electronically-commutated...

    May 1, 2024 at 10:26 AM
  10. ChapmanF replied to the thread Aircon blows air when car off.

    Precisely.

    May 1, 2024 at 10:19 AM
  11. ChapmanF replied to the thread Brake actuator failure?.

    Also, often sellers on eBay will look on the part for some number like nnnnn-nnnnn and put that in the listing as the part number. But...

    May 1, 2024 at 10:08 AM
  12. ChapmanF replied to the thread Aircon blows air when car off.

    When you switch it off, that's permanent unless you switch it on again. Of course, the feature is there to prevent the buildup of heat...

    May 1, 2024 at 9:57 AM
  13. ChapmanF replied to the thread Forums vs Facebook vs Twitter/X.

    I generally browse with JavaScript turned off. I have nothing against JavaScript as a programming language, I've written some programs...

    May 1, 2024 at 9:50 AM
  14. ChapmanF replied to the thread 2007 AC Recharge.

    And probably even more important, non-attacking of the (already nonconductive) wire insulation.

    May 1, 2024 at 9:41 AM
  15. ChapmanF replied to the thread Brake actuator failure?.

    Either unit can be the source of an internal leak. The pump/accumulator unit does contain a relief valve and a path back to the...

    Apr 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM