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rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid battery temperature and fan speed (Hybrid Assistant).
It really is not much of a problem unless you transport a lot of shedding animals all the time. You will get a code if the battery...
Oct 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Got email yesterday: Upgrade to the Toyota App: A Brand New App Experience.
My ios Toyota app automatically updated about a month ago. If you don't pay for subscriptions about all you get is maintenance history.
Oct 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What should I sell my 2006 for?.
Burns oil Galled cylinders needing a new block Wheel-bearing is out Converter pump is dead Front is still not completely fixed...
Oct 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid battery temperature and fan speed (Hybrid Assistant).
It should not - indicating a bad hybrid battery excessively heating under load.
Oct 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Cat going bad?.
I would suggest long duration oil changes and acidic coolant have far more to do with hg fails than miles or egr clogging. Six years...
Oct 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Hybrid battery temperature and fan speed (Hybrid Assistant).
If the battery is good it won't overheat with programmed fan speeds.
Oct 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Please tell me it might not be head gasket.
Maybe it buys you a month or two... but you are risking your heater core and radiator.
Oct 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Please tell me it might not be head gasket.
No other misfire causes loss of coolant. Most shops run a combustion gas test and it passes on these engines even with a confirmed hg...
Oct 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Engine shakes after replacing head gasket but no consistent codes.
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Oct 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 3rd Gen EGR System & Service Cost at 9K+ if Head Gasket Blows.
Actually this is not correct. A stuck open egr valve can cause rough idling and stalling - it is designed to be closed and no flow at...
Oct 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Parasitic aux battery drain.
Almost all accessories say they they have low shutdown currents and they do until they don't. 2-10ma extra is ok. It is always...
Oct 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Parasitic aux battery drain.
obd2 device. Pretty commonly installed by an insurance company to lower rates.
Oct 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2011 Prius IV Having Trouble Getting Air In / Breathing Can't Figure It Out.
Back in May This is more than some generic advice to always use oem parts. The aftermarket Prius egr valve is a completely different...
Oct 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Parasitic aux battery drain.
Wrong Your parasitic draw is 160 ma not 55 or 57 ma. This is killing your battery in four days. This is where your problem is...
Oct 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Timing off after head gasket replacement.
Even if you don't need the car after buying a new one, doing nothing with the gen3 is essentially losing any resale value. At least...
Oct 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
