rjparker's Recent Activity

  1. rjparker replied to the thread HELP.

    What codes? Did you previously pull the orange hv disconnect?

    Mar 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
  2. rjparker replied to the thread HELP.

    DLC3 is in post 5. A v wagon has a dlc3 ground wire routing that is different from a hatchback. You pay $30 for two days TIS access...

    Mar 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread 3rd Gen Reverse Polarity Disaster and 125A Fuse Access.

    I know of no video on the subject. This is a tough repair without removing the fuse box and all attached harnesses. That would be a...

    Part Number 125a fusible link.jpeg * 125a fuse visible from top.jpeg Fuse Point Diagram with Jump Point & Notes .jpeg Image.jpeg IMG_0750.jpeg Mar 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread HELP.

    I think there are very few of us that have ever removed the dash. Its possible that connector is for a module you don't have. Given it...

    IMG_0746.jpeg IMG_0745.jpeg Mar 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
  5. rjparker replied to the thread What's Causing This??? Another P0301!.

    It would be better to stop trying to sell him a hybrid battery when clearly he has a severe plug fouling issue. My guess is cylinder 1...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
  6. rjparker attached a file to the thread Replacing spark plugs.

    The Denso sensor is $350, they may be suspecting wiring based on your PO108 and they may be planning on redoing your work to ensure...

    IMG_0737.jpeg IMG_0739.jpeg Mar 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  7. rjparker replied to the thread Short-term storage.

    ...dup

    Mar 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
  8. rjparker replied to the thread Short-term storage.

    Normal driving "a few times out [of] the month, around 250 miles" is plenty for the hybrid battery. Running it only in Park for a...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
  9. rjparker replied to the thread Replaced brakes and warnings after.

    He may have inadvertently run the brake booster pump with the caliper removed.

    Mar 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread Windows Will Not Close.

    It appears that connector is part of a rather big harness that would involve connectors under the instrument panel and other connectors...

    IMG_0734.jpeg IMG_0733.jpeg Mar 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
  11. rjparker replied to the thread Head Gasket- what am I looking at?.

    Almost all engines with have carboned up pistons due to minor to major oil burning.

    Mar 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
  12. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head Gasket- what am I looking at?.

    The op had another hg job done 110k miles ago. Which based on his reported symptoms back in January, led me to believe someone had used...

    IMG_0729.jpeg Mar 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
  13. rjparker replied to the thread sunsetting the old prius.

    Twenty years is plenty for the average high quality car but only as a second car in my view. Does not mean you can't keep anything...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
  14. rjparker replied to the thread Does my 2012 Cylinder #1 look OK?.

    Hybrid Pit Rebuilds has them and can ship 1.8L HYBRID ENGINE 2ZR-FXE REBUILT MOTOR (GOLD PACKAGE) This option includes new pistons and...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM