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    Prius under the hood

    Also, where is the radiator?
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius under the hood

    What about #9? Is that actually an ECU? and if so, aren't there multiple ECUs in the Prius? Which ECU is that?
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    I Finally Understand Hybrid Regenerative Braking

    Hmm.. does anyone know how the mechanical backup system works? I'm having trouble finding the right info on this.
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius under the hood

    The HSD includes an ICE as well as two electric motor-generators. That's why I put HSD instead of putting ICE. You may be right about labeling...
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius under the hood

    I know you can't see in the pictures, but #7 actually says "inverter coolant" on the label.
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    I Finally Understand Hybrid Regenerative Braking

    Thanks Tideland. How does the mechanical backup work?
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius under the hood

    I'm new to learning about cars in general. I just got a 2011 Prius and now I've been fascinated about how it works. I haven't found anything...
    Thread by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius 3rd gen under the hood
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    I Finally Understand Hybrid Regenerative Braking

    You are basically saying the same thing as they are. They didn't say that MG2 is physically rotating in the opposite direction of the wheels...
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Cannot logon via TapTalk (using Facebook Connect)

    I just downloaded TapTalk so that I could access priuschat better on my iPhone, but it is asking me for a username and password. I don't have a...
    Thread by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: PriusChat Website Questions
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    I Finally Understand Hybrid Regenerative Braking

    What I want to know is what is the mechanism for determining normal breaking vs regenerative breaking? I hope that normal breaking is controlled...
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    When will the current Prius get Entune?

    What he is saying is that you cannot do a software upgrade to your existing head unit. You will need to replace your head unit with the new...
    Post by: MrPrezident, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics