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    Western Burbs Prius Dealer Repair Shops?

    I've gone to Naperville Toyota for a few warrantee and non-warrantee items on my 2005 Prius. They were great!
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: Local Prius Club Main Forum
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    Official 2010 Prius Owners Pics

    Friggin' cool!!!!
    Post by: Rick Grahn, May 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    100,000 Mile Club

    My 2005 just topped 120,000 miles. I drive this for work (and pleasure). I've used mobile 1 since the first oil change and the engine still runs...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Doug, Sorry, I have been away for a while. I do not know the name of the fuse. The paperwork does not specify. The tech said that it is deep in...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    More MPG with Shell???

    This is wierd. Just yesterday I told my wife that I could get 2-3 MPG more with Shell gas than others. I thought (and she said) that I must be...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    T, I asked the dealer that specific question since I have had my dash apart at least 2 dozen times. He said that it is very difficult to find...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    UPDATE: Apparently there is another fuse specific to the front power outlet deep in the dash behind the steering wheel. It is a 15 amp fuse. That...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Thanks Bob. Can you give me any other hints? I know of the fuse box that is in the engine compartment at the 1:00 position (as you face the hood...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Thanks Doug (and others). I may have to take it in. The connection is (I think) good. I think it is an issue before the connection as the DVD...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jul 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Thanks again, Doug. I did tap into the front power outlet wires to provide the DVD power just prior to them entering the power outlet. I visually...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Doug (and others), I found another symptom: The window up down switch for the drivers side window has the word "auto" written on it. I never...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Thanks Doug. I've checked both fuses in the fuse box near driver's left knee. Both are okay. I wonder what the power outlet relay is. FYI,...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Any other suggestions? Does anyone know if there is another fuse in-line or a relay of some sort that I may have damaged? Thanks, RJG
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    I checked the fuse, it was fine, but I replaced it anyway. Still no power to the front 12 volt outlet. Any other ideas? Is there an in-line...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Help! Front 12 Volt outlet not working

    Okay, I plugged in a DC:AC power converter into the front 12 volt outlet to power a charger for a small item. I also had my DVD play running off...
    Post by: Rick Grahn, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics