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pasadena_commut replied to the thread Still on original hybrid battery?.
On the flip side, our 2007's lasted 16 years, which is actually a little above average. It is a very small sample, but here we have...
Jan 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread P3000 P3012.
What sort of battery did the shop put in? New OEM modules or a rebuild/refurb? If the latter, you may be experiencing why new OEM...
Jan 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Gen2 Prius still a reliable purchase in 2026?.
Do those new batteries use cylindrical cells or prismatic ones like the OEM? At least historically the latter have been longer lasting...
Dec 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Need advice- Brake actuator repair cost.
Was $3600 for all of that? That's a pretty good price for a dealer to do that much work.
Dec 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM -
pasadena_commut attached a file to the thread Questions about wheel speed sensor wire and CV axle after wreck.
Look closely at picture 282514_20251225_154737 at the bottom of the cable where the insulation ends on the right side. It looks to me...
Dec 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Need Help to ID part number for Coolant Hose.
Just figure out the shape of the one on your car and compare it to the diagram. If a hose has one or more bends in it and sections of...
Dec 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Gen2 Prius still a reliable purchase in 2026?.
It does depend on where a person is driving. The above analysis uses MPG which is 100% highway. In pure city driving something like a...
Dec 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Questions about wheel speed sensor wire and CV axle after wreck.
Regarding the second question, bare wire like that in a bundle is usually a ground which runs the full length of the cable. What I...
Dec 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Need Help to ID part number for Coolant Hose.
For issues like this, go to amayama.com. Look up the appropriate Prius (NHW20L-AHEEBA USA, all gen 2 years, there appear to be two...
Dec 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread How to open the rear door (Sounds simple, doesn't it?).
I'm hoping you can cut apart the lock without damaging the door. Also, wear some serious eye protection, metal bits might be ejected...
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Gen2 Prius still a reliable purchase in 2026?.
That's a bit unrealistic. Things break on old cars, often several things close together. Your odds of having no huge expenses for 50k...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread How to open the rear door (Sounds simple, doesn't it?).
Is the OP certain the door is unlocked? On reassembly the electrical cable to the lock actuator may have not been plugged in, or maybe...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Cannot get prius into neutral. All gears flashing.
Did the OP do anything about the 4 year old fuel? I would think that a Prius full of garbage gas would probably go into Ready but when...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM -
pasadena_commut attached a file to the thread Coolant Storage Tank Pump.
The relay position in the box (rear of engine compartment, passenger side) is shown in the wiring2 PDF. A black and white variant of...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM -
pasadena_commut replied to the thread Cannot get prius into neutral. All gears flashing.
If this is your immediate problem I don't see what the issue is. You are not supposed to flat tow a Prius in neutral, like with a cable...
Dec 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
