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rjparker replied to the thread Maintaining Battery during dormancy.
Allowing it to discharge badly reduces the battery life.
Jan 26, 2026 at 11:45 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How to assess / measure the generator life?.
The brake pump will run frequently, perhaps every 5 seconds. Some just wait until it fails and codes but you lose power brakes and...
Jan 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Maintaining Battery during dormancy.
All vehicles "burn" power when off. A Prius with no aftermarket gizmos has 15-25 ma of parasitic draw. That is 15 thousands of a amp....
Jan 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread How to assess / measure the generator life?.
The motor/generator almost never fails. That goes for the whole transaxle. If it ever did you have thousands of transaxles to choose...
Jan 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Car quit while driving.
Basically it means a typical engine problem. One of the most obvious is running out of gas or a bad fuel pump (rare). Have it...
Jan 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Dreaded P0A80 Code - Car Running / Charging Good..
Used mix and match is the best short term fix but still may only get you a year or two. Prolong "chargers" may raise a non functional...
Jan 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
What I see is a low res pic in the summer with a high sun vs a high res pic in the winter with a low sun. Maybe an unoccupied house.
Jan 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....
What is the issue other than paint color and a piece of bad trim?
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread [New Owner Questions] 2004 Prius - Fuel Economy, Battery Swap, Gas Gauge & AC Noise.
US EPA [ATTACH] The system's calculated fuel economy is a guess. Hybrid battery replacement requires no resets or configuration....
Jan 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Dreaded P0A80 Code - Car Running / Charging Good..
A battery test is quick and does not require a scanner. Even if you paid for a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) which would include a...
Jan 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Dreaded P0A80 Code - Car Running / Charging Good..
A multipoint inspection is almost always done by the oil change guys whose marching orders are to sell brakes and struts. The Dr Prius...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is replacing TPMS transmitters worth it? I think NOT.
Honda's system uses the abs sensors to detect different rotational speed of a low pressure tire. But all tires low is missed and there...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread ICE starts 5 seconds after backing up - normal ?.
First, the ICE operation is faster after startup when heat is being requested. However if it won't stay in ev going downhill when...
Jan 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Does anyone use OBD Gauge for monitoring RPM and water temperature?.
Pushing ten years with a P10 obd2 scanner directly hitting the can bus whenever the car is running. Two possible issues are a) the obd2...
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Oil leak front engine cover (not oil sensor).
[ATTACH] Timing chain cover leaks are common. Not all are seeps.
Jan 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM
