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rjparker replied to the thread First time owner. Is this normal?.
Normal. Its not much of an ev only car. The key factors when normal are the battery charges most of the way only when driving. It...
May 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Intake manifold condensation causing cold start rattle / shudders.
The engines are identical. Not many hypermilers these days. The egr block flow test does not require a scanner or Techstream. It can...
May 20, 2026 at 12:13 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
Its seems plants and virtually all living things are regenerative.
May 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Engine Overheating and Coolant Overflow.
You should restart your own thread.
May 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread "EGR DELETE" Instructions.
An increasingly common egr valve problem is a valve that sticks open when it should be closed. This can causes stumbling and stalls....
May 18, 2026 at 8:36 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Looking at used 2015, battery questions….
The system only partially charges the battery when not moving. The accurate look at it is when driving and it can take 5 miles or so....
May 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....
My understanding is the starlink $10 a month has no high speed access and is for emergency messaging. Around here TMobile and Verizon...
May 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread tall users above 6’3.
I am 6' 3" which works in a gen2 or a gen3 v but not in a gen5. The first time I got in turned out to be the last time. The Camry is...
May 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Is the hybrid battery really failing?.
The attachments are not much help on the battery but these 2 pages might show an imbalance. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A better view of the...
May 18, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Loud fan noise when turning on.
If you are parked using the ac the radiator fans are very likely coming on in high speed. Best thing to do is open the hood and observe.
May 17, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
Its been illegal in most parts of Texas for years. You have to at least have bluetooth through the car or some people use phone holders...
May 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Intake manifold condensation causing cold start rattle / shudders.
Run the egr block flow test. If this does not fix it you have a hg leak. egr block flow test [MEDIA] PS: The Summary should be the...
May 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Head Gasket, or not?.
In this case, the existing teardown and parts buy should be complemented with a rebuilt head. Its not clear if the egr block fix...
May 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Help with instruction to install 2012 PRIUS V AC compressor.
The only safe test is in the car with refrigerant in the system. Its r134a with a special hybrid oil. Don't use r134a with oil or stop...
May 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread This is Why Stop Leak Should be Banned.
Sometimes I think you just unblocked me [ATTACH] $35 P10 with user set audible alarm on temp. Probably posted 15 times here.
May 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
