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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Thermostat Question.

    The Car Scanner app developer is routinely changing the custom "connection profiles" that decode manufacturer specific points. He had...

    Jul 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread What should be tested and looked at when buying used ?.

    I guess people are not used to honesty on car forums where they expect to see fanboys. If the car runs now without codes, you have two...

    Jul 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread Thoughts on a 2013 with <90,000?.

    Backstory: 2011 NY owned rust bucket blew a HG in Calif. Therefore op wants to buy something else and take it back to NY. You need...

    Jul 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Thoughts on a 2013 with <90,000?.

    If you are looking for a good value in a low cost used car with a low cost of ownership going forward, I would get a conventional...

    Jul 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Thermostat Question.

    In Car Scanner that value is for the inverter water pump.

    Jul 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM

  6. rjparker attached a file to the thread Wrapping stock intake with tinfoil bubble and then heat resistant wrap?.

    My v water pump shuts off immediately with the engine until full warmup. Then the short delay. I am sure it helps mpg but is likely to...

    Prius P10 temp 8.jpeg Jul 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM

  7. rjparker attached a file to the thread Thermostat Question.

    Was the new water pump oem Toyota? Lots of aftermarket units are suspect. No head gasket sealer in your ownership? Radiators do get...

    IMG_8891.jpeg Gen3 exhaust heat Recirc color.jpeg Jul 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread Wrapping stock intake with tinfoil bubble and then heat resistant wrap?.

    The inverter pump stays on. The engine water pump turns off immediately with the engine if the system is not fully warmed up (eg in the...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread Wrapping stock intake with tinfoil bubble and then heat resistant wrap?.

    Since the system shuts off the engine water pump immediately with the engine, that logic is far more likely to cause heat soaking....

    Jul 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM

  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread Urgent Help Needed!.

    Toyota injectors rarely fail while aftermarket rarely work or work for long. This one is clearly different. The parts and tolerances...

    IMG_8880.jpeg Jul 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread Newbie Maintenance Help/Advice - 2015 Prius V Wagon.

    The hardest part of changing the plugs is gaining access to them. To do so the windshield wipers, motor and steel mounting assembly...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread Prius 2009 Hybrid.

    Yes a 2009 as listed in the title.

    Jul 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Prius 2009 Hybrid.

    If it was recharged in May and needs it again in July there is a big leak. I would find the leak first before spending money for...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread TPMS sensor replacement / error code.

    No they don't have to clear old ids. Have them do it again and get all the ids for your own records. You could take the car to...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM

  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread TPMS sensor replacement / error code.

    The tpms reset switch is used with ig on (two power presses without brake). It takes the current pressures and sets a lower alarm...

    IMG_8867.jpeg IMG_8868.jpeg Jul 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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