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rjparker replied to the thread A/C compressor wiring harness / connector.
Nice work. What did you use to suck up the solder? Did you do all this with the board still in the housing?
May 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is the hybrid battery really failing?.
You should figure out your overheating first. Then price the PO420 repair. PO420 is very likely a cheap aftermarket catalytic...
May 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).
This guy walks on the chain on a 2015 Corolla by getting it started on the gear and turning the crank. [MEDIA]
May 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
rjparker liked Brian1954's post in the thread Random Engine Shutdown/Low Power.
@BuckleSpring. How many miles on the car? How much oil does the car consume in 5000 miles? Maybe the catalytic converter is...
May 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).
Pretty sure its removing the timing chain cover and the pan, a big job worth $2500 or higher in the US. The three bolts holding it in...
May 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Disease Prevention and Health Reseach.
Hantavirus took out Gene Hackman's wife who was also his caretaker leaving him on his own until he died a week later. Covid was not a...
May 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread No immobilizer chip in FOB.
My understanding is when you don't have a working fob, it requires a licensed locksmith listed as a current member of the NASTF Vehicle...
May 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
yes JDM used in Japan - some as recently as 2021
May 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
I can't believe you did not replace the engine especially in this case. A Jdm for $1,200 is easier than the head gasket job with a...
May 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Gen 3 popping noise at acceleration.
Excessive brakes while braking will quickly break the brakes. Which is what you are doing by coasting in neutral. No regen braking...
May 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius ICE won't stop running.
Typically continued running at lights or other stops means a weak hybrid battery. In theory it could mean the coolant temperature is...
May 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread non smart key fob draining battery.
Partially depends if its a wireless smartkey or a traditional insertable key. Either way I would immediately go to a good locksmith...
May 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
Above aftermarket video cut to spark plug takes out 40k 4Runner engine [MEDIA] Discussing a 40k 4Runner. A reference to a Sienna...
May 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
No inferences needed. I will agree to disagree. No excessive oil burning residue sucked into the egr before the cats (fixed in gen4...
May 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking new screen with Android Auto - 2012 Prius.
I went with a 11.4" Ottoscreen AI selling for $179. I use Carplay but it has Android Auto, 8 core processor, wireless connection to the...
May 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
