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    Reversed polarity jump start

    Final solution: found thread on "starts then dies" Mine 2001 would start run 6 secs and die. going to neautral position instantly after ICE...
    Post by: fixitguy, Mar 11, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Reversed polarity jump start

    UPDATE: REPLACED 100 FUSIBLE LINK. using the "100Amp fuse" directions found on that subject .no fun in that job and three 15A fuses ,now ICE runs...
    Post by: fixitguy, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Reversed polarity jump start

    So how would a few fuses be $4K? I'll dig in and see what I find.The 100A and 5 in the batt comp are OK, now for fuses in the front! Thanks...
    Post by: fixitguy, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Reversed polarity jump start

    2001 Prius polarity got reversed on dead battery. Main fuses OK so did I toast all the CPUs?? or not... Now properly hooked up, but no dash...
    Thread by: fixitguy, Feb 27, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Replace key

    start calling the wrecking yards.. the engine ECU is the same one for the key.. they are like $50-100. its simple to replace under the passenger...
    Post by: fixitguy, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002 Steering problem. Replacement rack is 2,200. What has been the experiencew with refurb parts?

    Re: 2002 Steering problem. Replacement rack is 2,200. What has been the experiencew with refurb pa The recall for 01-03 steering was just on...
    Post by: fixitguy, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    spark plugs and 50MPG mileage

    186,000 go it as salvage and fixed it.. purchased when at 55,000 So I've gone 130,000 and just changed the oil/tires.. finally the battery...
    Thread by: fixitguy, Jun 12, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Research- Gen 1 Prius Longevity

    2001 186,000 change the oil/tires/fill the washer tank/ drive it hard. First failure, battery ECU at 185,800.. put in a used one. NOT the $1100...
    Post by: fixitguy, May 28, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Get one of the 50 prius miniscanners for our 2001-2003 [mine is aqua what color is yours?] Reads...

    Get one of the 50 prius miniscanners for our 2001-2003 [mine is aqua what color is yours?] Reads and remove your own trouble codes. Monitor the...
    Profile Post by fixitguy for gippah, May 25, 2011
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    hybrid battery dead at 85Km

    Vancouver,WA toyota 2 weeks ago I got a price of $1700 if I picked it up myself!!! Its like $200 to ship from coast to coast.. Simple job My...
    Post by: fixitguy, May 25, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Triangle Of Death, Regen. No Good...?

    12V batt and AC OK My AC quit cause it had a leak.. was at the big nut on the suction line [?] between the inverter and engine.. Tighened it and...
    Post by: fixitguy, May 25, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion