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    Parts for Gen 1 to share

    After 292,000+ miles our 2003 Gen 1: “Beatrice, the Prius” has met her end of the road. Inverter failed, but more worrisome is the lift point on...
    Thread by: pigwot, Nov 14, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2003 with a P3125/302 DTC

    Our 2003 has 292,500+ miles on it and started having a stumble at the beginning of accelerating from a stop. Replaced plugs and coils as it was...
    Thread by: pigwot, Oct 1, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Inverter Replacement: 2003 Prius

    Yep; a day later and a full commute to work and back and she looks fine. Now to find clear headlight lenses to replace the old yellowed ones...
    Post by: pigwot, Sep 13, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Inverter Replacement: 2003 Prius

    So far, so good. Inverter coolant pump replaced and we have had no further DTR codes pop up - looks like the inverter is good; ...and they even...
    Post by: pigwot, Sep 12, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Inverter Replacement: 2003 Prius

    Just took our 2003 with 150k on it in because of a lack of turbulence in the inverter coolant reservoir and warning lights on. Drove it the 1 mile...
    Post by: pigwot, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    Well, the car is back; Codes reported were: P1390-P1391-P3101-C1259 (not P3190, P3191). They replaced the ECM; Removed, cleaned and replaced the...
    Post by: pigwot, Nov 7, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bear68 @ Nov 3 2007, 07:08 AM) 534266</div> You have a good point there, I will be speaking to them early tomorrow...
    Post by: pigwot, Nov 4, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius MFD Operating System

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pkhoury @ Nov 2 2007, 01:02 PM) 533942</div> An interesting question... maybe a derivative of Debian or some other *nix?
    Post by: pigwot, Nov 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Nov 3 2007, 12:32 AM) 534215</div> Galaxee, Your point is well-taken. On a rational level I do...
    Post by: pigwot, Nov 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    Well, I was getting no where with it, so I had it towed in to the dealer...sigh... ...the service writer called about 10:00am and informed me...
    Post by: pigwot, Nov 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    Okay, borrowed a gauge and the only code is P3191. Looked that up and it said: "P3191 means the "engine did not start". TSB EG050-04 also...
    Post by: pigwot, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    Update: So, with the key in the ACC position, the MFD display of 13.5+v must have been the main battery topping up the 12v battery. Trickle...
    Post by: pigwot, Oct 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Classic Prius 2002 won't run

    When it did run for that short period of time the normal MFD screen was showing for a very short while and then the cautionary symbols all popped...
    Post by: pigwot, Oct 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion