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    PriusChat Glossary

    NFC - Near Field Communications
    Post by: LightningBolt, Nov 9, 2020 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Storing charging cable in the tight slot

    I don't coil mine up in a circle. I put the J1772 connector in first, upside down, just to the right of center. Then I lay in the cable going back...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Nov 8, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    PriusChat Glossary

    TOU Time of Use ??
    Post by: LightningBolt, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Why did you choose a Prius Prime over a fully EV vehicle?

    Not a problem...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Why did you choose a Prius Prime over a fully EV vehicle?

    I don't feel comfortable with an electric-only vehicle until charging stations are as common as gas stations. IMHO the "extra" maintenance issue...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Oct 27, 2020 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    OEM Cross Bars / Roof Rack

    At first I didn't mind the wind noise, but after a while it started to annoy me. It becomes noticable above around 45 mph. At 65 to 70 mph it is a...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Oct 24, 2020 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    PriusChat Glossary

    VPNS Vehicle Proximity Notification System
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 23, 2020 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    OEM Cross Bars / Roof Rack

    I just took my crossbars off today and took a look at the insert. It has a hole in the center that accepts a pin on the crossbar mounting bracket....
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 23, 2020 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    WARNING: Extension Cords

    THAT IS SCARY... I'd like to know how you were measuring the temperature?
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Gas or Electric: Which one is cheaper for the Prius Prime!

    Well that makes me feel a whole lot better about the economics of the issue, if its true. Unfortunately I can't test this yet until I get my...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Gas or Electric: Which one is cheaper for the Prius Prime!

    Jeez... With all these graphs and equations you guys are over complicating things. The EPA says that one US gallon of gas is equivalent to 33.7...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Alarm problem

    Its a long shot, but has something changed in the area where you park that involves RF energy? Is there a new radar installation nearby? Or a...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 12, 2020 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    lighting accessories

    The headlight switch (and fog light if equipped) do *NOT* light up.
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 12, 2020 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    OEM Cross Bars / Roof Rack

    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    new car tire pressure ?

    That's interesting... I've had my 2020 Prius Prime Limited for about a month and a half now and decided to check the tire pressures yesterday...
    Post by: LightningBolt, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)