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    Recent Windshield wiper & Hood Release Issues - RESOLVED

    I now have 166K miles on my 2011 Prius and it's been running pretty much like a top - well, until last week. I was driving in a bit of a rain...
    Thread by: NatefromRI, Mar 15, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    light bar on roof -- how much impact on fuel efficiency?

    I did NOT notice, but was just curious. That sounds like a great idea!
    Post by: NatefromRI, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    light bar on roof -- how much impact on fuel efficiency?

    Without sounding arrogant, what would be the use case for a light-bar on the roof of a Prius? I could see putting it on a 4X4 or something. Maybe...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    New Pioneer 7” head unit installed

    I’m generally very pleased with how this install worked out. I purchased the Pioneer DMH-1500NEX at Best Buy and it was installed yesterday along...
    Thread by: NatefromRI, Dec 13, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    Yes definitely there’s a chance. I have no way to know what happened though. Both issues are on opposite sides of the front of the vehicle though...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Catalytic Converter Shield Necessary on Gen3?

    I was surprised to see an official poster at Freeman Toyota service (see attached .png file) encouraging customers to purchase a shield for their...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    No worries - It's the front passenger side cowling. I'm referring to left & right from the driver side seat, so it's the one to the right from...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 7, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    I've noticed a couple of odd things since I left the dealership service area. 1. I now have a cracked windshield. Driver side lower left edge...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 6, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    It drives like a champ now. It's really nice seeing when I brake, that charge bar moves all the way to the left now. Before this was fixed, it...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    Update - I brought my Prius to Freeman Toyota and after a fairly long wait, was pleased to hear that the vehicle just needed a reprogramming and...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    Does anybody know if the red brake light only stays on if there's a brake issue (not ABS related) or does it also come on for ABS issues too? I’m...
    Post by: NatefromRI, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Intro & Documenting New Ownership Issues

    Hi there, My name is Nate and I am the new owner of a 2011 Prius with 163,000 miles on it. I live in Fort Worth TX (yes, originally from Rhode...
    Thread by: NatefromRI, Dec 4, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting