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  1. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Simple gen2 combination meter fix.

    What else is on that circuit? Some of the computers start glitching at I think 10.5 V or so, and if there is a diode in line then there...

    Jul 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
  2. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Simple gen2 combination meter fix.

    Solder two of them in parallel in opposite directions, then you can't miss. Well, if the diodes are so wimpy they can't handle a...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
  3. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Simple gen2 combination meter fix.

    Forever, or will it come back when the capacitor in the dash degrades even further? I would suggest putting the diode in series with...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
  4. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Gen 2 prius started smoking and won't drive, any ideas?.

    Not often anyway. Surely there must be at least some instances when the pump gets so hot that it results in leaks in its case or one of...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
  5. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Red Triangle of Death.

    These videos give a good overview of how to get the air out of the ICE cooling loop: [MEDIA] [MEDIA] Use a sharpie to mark the half...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
  6. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Gen 2 prius started smoking and won't drive, any ideas?.

    ICE loop or inverter loop?

    Jul 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM
  7. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Remove just cup holder on rear of center console?.

    Link to a video in this thread: Removing rear cup holder assembly | PriusChat shows that method does work.

    Jul 19, 2026
  8. pasadena_commut replied to the thread Removing rear cup holder assembly.

    It does, at around 1:50. Reconciling the manual instructions and this method, I think probably the straight part of the connectors from...

    Jul 19, 2026
  9. pasadena_commut replied to the thread What would you do IF you had to replace your A/C evaporator-core?.

    Mechanic's hourly rates around Los Angeles are reportedly $150 and up. These days only really short jobs come in under $100, fixing a...

    Jul 19, 2026