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"Mushy" transition from OFF to ACC

Yesterday I was making some measurements of current and voltage from the battery for the Prius at different states of operation....

Forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion

pasadena_commut replied to the thread AISIN WQT-800 inverter pump failing within a year?.

The OP might want to use a mechanic's stethoscope to listen right on the pump and then elsewhere. I would suggest either unplugging the...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread AISIN WQT-800 inverter pump failing within a year?.

In the late 1970's I worked some summers for a company which made, among other things, through hole component LEDs. There was a batch...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread What to do with my 09 Prius?.

The 3 way valve is a bit of a PITA to replace, but it isn't roughly $800 in labor of a PITA. That said, the engineer who put it where...

pasadena_commut attached a file to the thread Adding water to 12V battery.

The one in my car is absolutely NOT a Yuasa battery with a different label. Pulled it out today and weighed it with an Accuteck...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Fitting mobility 12volt AGM battery..

Lots of things come covered in a thin film of plastic - which the user is expected to remove before use. For instance, oil filters and...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Buying a Gen 2 Still a Viable Option?.

Agreed - our car insurance is more than that fuel cost.

pasadena_commut replied to the thread iPhone charger tip broke off in Prius 2 cigarette lighter.

A high amperage arc driven by a 12V DC battery can be bright enough to burn your retina. Don't do that - the resulting blind spot never...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Fitting mobility 12volt AGM battery..

With batteries like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/141206981871 which have threaded holes for the electrical connections, what...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread iPhone charger tip broke off in Prius 2 cigarette lighter.

If the car is turned off there is no power to that socket. If the OP is really worried just get access to the 12V battery and unplug...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Cleaning fabric, center console, armrests.

I saw a youtube video of a person gluing the fabric in place. Actually it was two people, as there were often more than two hands in...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Buying a Gen 2 Still a Viable Option?.

As far as I can tell (based on an eyeball survey of the few I see in my neighborhood) the only people who own and drive Avalons are...

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Is Buying a Gen 2 Still a Viable Option?.

The qualm is not knowing how the car was treated during that time. If it had perfect maintenance then go for it, the car should be good...

pasadena_commut liked bisco's post in the thread Is Buying a Gen 2 Still a Viable Option?.

if you're interested in one that already had a replacement battery, make sure it is oem, and get documentation

pasadena_commut replied to the thread Incessant honking + red triangle of death.

Uh, if the fuse box rotted out, how is the rest of the car doing? Naively I would have thought the fuse box would go long after the...