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rjparker replied to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.
Labeling would not help if you are installing a gfci. You have to find the pair that has 120vac on them with the breaker on. They go...
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.
Not horribly stupid but I have seen boxes fed by two breakers which could be a shocking discovery. While most 120 vac contacts with...
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
I like the freedom driving provides us and the infrastructure that enables everyone to have a car. Obviously there are places like NYC...
Apr 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.
First you have a ground so its a normal 3 wire power source. Do have another bath or outlet nearby that always had a gfci? If so I...
Apr 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
You have several wrecks a year? Time for a bike or a move to the big (bigger?) city where you don't have to drive.
Apr 30, 2026 at 7:49 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Rough/pulsing engine & Check Hybrid System.
This is the Autel AP200 on Amazon [ATTACH] Even though Autel and Launch are arguably the best aftermarket scanners and are the basis...
Apr 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread I'm back; breaking pledge -- electric problem...sosumi.
Two or three wires are ok with a gfci. Every gfci I have seen has standard screw connections and some have additional holes for push in...
Apr 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Overheat at interstate speeds after numerous new parts & HG.
Many reports of problems until genuine (not counterfeit looking like oem) water pump was installed. Sounds like the exhaust heat...
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Help finding Wy/CO/NE shop for EGR + other 200k mile tasks.
On a v the inverter coolant goes to the radiator, inverter, inverter pump and transaxle. I would ask your shop.
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Does the Prius have an engine brake?.
We have been down this road before with the same passengers.
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread First engine light on my 2015 Prius V.
I think I would clear the codes and see what comes back first.
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread OBD Bluetooth adapters cause ABS error?.
Translated Hi! It’s a shame I missed this thread. Back in January, I sent my perfectly functional 2008 2nd-generation Prius to the...
Apr 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Please help identify source of engine noise.
A normal brake flush is always a good idea every 50k-100k depending on the climate, humid or dry. Rapid cycling of the brake booster...
Apr 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Does the Prius have an engine brake?.
The switch to engine braking will happen automatically when the battery is full without using B. Using the brake in Drive will...
Apr 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Please help identify source of engine noise.
A brake flush won't fix it for more than a day.
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM
