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    Corrosion on copper wiring

    If you park your vehicle under/in covered storage, consider removing the drain plug beneath your spare tire, to allow water to drain out of that...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 23, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Please Help fix this lower rad support

    T.S. that whole lower rad support and its orientation is pretty critical. there is a lot going on in a very small area in all three axis'. There...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 23, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Who here has a Toyota Dealer Installed Hybryd battery=How was your experience with the Dealer?

    I've done HV batteries both ways, self-performed and dealer installed. I installed a rebuilt battery. That installation went without issue it...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does HV battery replacement require other parts besides the battery?

    The only extra part that mother Toyota includes with a new HV battery is a screen for the inlet to the HV cooling fan to prevent generally pet...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 14, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Engine Coolant Change

    Follow Ed's advise above if only changing the ICE's coolant. But if you have to change the ICE's water pump and coolant the Airlift type of...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Damsel in Distress

    If it is only the CV axle, I as well would suggest you are selling yourself short on your mechanical abilities based on your other skill sets. CV...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Need new tires ASAP

    The General Altimax RT43's are a wonderful all season tire. I have ran them on three different vehicles and I highly recommend them. However for...
    Post by: M in KC, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How to Remove Rear Bolt on Front Sway Bar Bushing?

    I'd take a small wire brush to dislodge any debris on fasteners I plan on removing. I'd also add a pair or two of locking pliers to your list....
    Post by: M in KC, Jun 10, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Is it worth having a second set of wheels and tires?

    I run two set.
    Post by: M in KC, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    '05 - No start no jump, orange blinking light on start button

    Andy I would encourage you reinstalled the correct part rather than repairing what you have here. This fuse like all fuses have engineered burn...
    Post by: M in KC, Feb 26, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Inverter pump relay, inverter or other problem

    Rather than blindly trouble shooting you really need to read the DTC that have been logged with a reader that is compatible with your prius as not...
    Post by: M in KC, Feb 24, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Largest possible tire.

    Tire Rack has a calculator as I recall.
    Post by: M in KC, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    I have 35 different codes

    Have the two 12 volt batteries been new batteries that you have installed? Clear all the codes with Techstream and see what comes back....
    Post by: M in KC, Jan 12, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Replaced serpentine belt

    When the serpentine belt breaks you loose coolant recirculation to and from the ICE. The engine overheats and most likely you warp the head....
    Post by: M in KC, Dec 29, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    nick on oil dipstick, common?

    The yellow coating on the dip stick is from cheap vat oil. It can be easily removed with 0000 steel wool and brake parts cleaner. As far as your...
    Post by: M in KC, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting