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    JBL cassette deck speaker static.

    Wow, I wish someone had replied, because I have this same problem. I use a cassette adaptor to listen to my phone, but now it's all full of...
    Post by: dex3703, Apr 2, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    All Dash Lights on After Replacing Traction Battery

    I know this is old, but I just ran into this replacing my HV battery. All kinds of weird codes I'd never seen before. It was a grounding...
    Post by: dex3703, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Catalytic converter cage installers? Seattle

    I'm really surprised how bad this advice is.
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 27, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Catalytic converter cage installers? Seattle

    I didn't have a shield. These aren't an impediment. I know of multiple instances of people with them that the thieves just sawed through. They're...
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 27, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Catalytic converter cage installers? Seattle

    Given the catalytic converter shields and related items available do nothing to deter thefts, I'm looking for recommendations for a metal forming...
    Thread by: dex3703, Sep 26, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    At long last, with @PriusCamper helping, I got this figured out. It was the problem with corrosion on the 4-wire connector near the battery...
    Post by: dex3703, Dec 5, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Borrow Techstream in Seattle?

    Thanks @SFO :) @PriusCamper helped me figure out my problem. No telling how much money he saved me. :)
    Post by: dex3703, Dec 5, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Borrow Techstream in Seattle?

    Anyone in the greater Seattle area have a cable and Techstream software? I am getting some codes and would like to figure them out without going...
    Thread by: dex3703, Nov 12, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    Yes I found the claim the cable broke things to be doubtful, but I'm paranoid. I don't have much spare cash and don't want to make things worse....
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 13, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    About 30% of the reviews for this product are one star. One guy says it shorted out his O2 sensors.... Makes me leery.....
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 13, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    Thanks, Dave. I really appreciate your answer. I'll check the brake system ECU. I have put the 12v battery on a charger. It is an optima yellow...
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 13, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    Since nobody on this board has anything meaningful to say about what an "adequate" code reader is, does anybody have any helpful suggestions?
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red triangle, (!) and VSC but no codes

    I'm having the red triangle, the (!) and VSC lights come on. I have a Bluetooth ODB connector and the Torque Pro app, but when I pull codes, it...
    Post by: dex3703, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting