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    How common is the headgasket failure and EGR getting plugged?

    I wanted a thread to track the headgasket failure on 3rd Gen Prius 2010-2015. Is a headgasket failure a if or just when it's going to fail? I...
    Thread by: Kaptainkid1, Apr 6, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius owners with Catalytic Converter protector! Help other Prius Owners find the right protector.

    I took my Prius last year to a California Star Smog Center and the technician saw my Prius has a grate mounted under the car as protection. He was...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Smog check requiring additional fee to remove catalytic converter cover

    Smog check places are business that make money on services. I would ask before starting any service is there additional charges for having a...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    I spoke with a Hybrid battery technician and he said that the Prius might have a grounding issue. Since the Prius would still drive even if the...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    Thanks will try that app. SM-J737T1 ?
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    I just bought a Mini VCI on ebay but that's a 20 day wait. I'll try to use my Torque to connect again. Everything on torque like rpm temp and...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    I have a cheap ODBII scanner and also Torque App. The problem with torque app the battery pack reader isn't working anymore on my phone. I paid...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    I hooked up the ODBII scanner and no codes came up. Then I pulled the battery to rest the CPU and got it going for a start up. After running for...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    New 12 volt battery and car is driven 4x a week. Each trip over 40 miles. SM-J737T1 ?
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    Could it be the inverter? SM-J737T1 ?
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 Prius with Red Triangle and '!"in car icon. Won't go into gear R or D.

    The Prius has 203,000 miles and is 2008 with original hybrid battery. The Prius has always resided in Los Angeles no other states. I pulled the 12...
    Thread by: Kaptainkid1, Feb 12, 2021, 17 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius owners with Catalytic Converter protector! Help other Prius Owners find the right protector.

    I feel 2nd gen Prius lack the enough heating in engine bay in cold weather and aren't there mods to block the cool vents in front air dam to...
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Just bought 2nd gen Prius with 175K. Thinking about doing major maintenance

    Did you every find out how much your Prius was burning oil? SM-J737T1 ?
    Post by: Kaptainkid1, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum