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  1. rjparker replied to the thread a/c stops/starts intermittently.

    Which is why I suggest clear and stop for guys who will add refrigerant anyway.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    Pics and mileage or it did not happen. Post Vin to determine if you have the improved pistons and rings started mid 2014. Otherwise...

    Jun 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM

  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread a/c stops/starts intermittently.

    It's possible the inverter/transaxle coolant pump is intermittent. Don't drive if the dash lights for the hybrid system come on. bad...

    5674.jpeg 20260617_163400.jpeg Jun 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM

  4. rjparker attached a file to the thread a/c stops/starts intermittently.

    It is the small reservoir by the inverter. The pump is a small electric pump basically under the inverter's right side. Only use oem...

    IMG_1863.jpeg Jun 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    How long have you had it?

    Jun 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    They did a proper diagnosis and it sounds like an advanced case. Normally there are occasional rattles that clear quickly and no...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread Car play video streaming is almost here…..

    Toyota's Carplay does not need an update. It is up to Apple.

    Jun 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread Car play video streaming is almost here…..

    There are cheap usb plugins that do phone streaming on Carplay systems now. Maybe Apple is thinking about adding it by default so they...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    Try to find out what Bearden did to diagnose. For $200 I hope they did something more than listening to you describe symptoms.

    Jun 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.

    Hopefully the diagnostic cost was low cost or free. As expected, dealer priced repairs. Actually those prices sound like a rebuild,...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread Seeking advice on buying a Prius v.

    If you are locked in on a Prius v, you should only consider a 2015-17 due to a. Revised pistons and rings for the oil burning issue...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread Logging to see trigger conditions for p0a80 p3000 - which process?.

    The P0A80 code triggering algorithms are considered proprietary intellectual property of Toyota. However if still under warranty (10...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Brake Accumulator Question..

    There is no way to test a used actuator and verified mileage is still not useful on a 20 year old part which was marginally designed for...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread Just need to vent....

    Not the case here in Texas. Dealers have permanent plates and check insurance.

    Jun 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM

  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.

    I had one of those crv's with that engine. The big thing is frequent 5k oil changes. Don't go by Honda's variable oil life...

    IMG_1838.jpeg IMG_1837.jpeg Jun 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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