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rjparker replied to the thread Micro Sleep example.
Sounds like you missed a few days of American history in high school. Nixon recorded the Watergate hotel break in coverup he ordered...
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:15 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Heavy Engine P0302, P0304.
Bearden Automotive 12402 Technology Blvd, Austin, TX 78727 Independent Toyota specialist, better for diagnosis than a dealer but usually...
Jun 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread 2012 Prius w/ 280k miles... high-pitched whining sound? while motionless, idling..?.
Agree. [ATTACH] If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a whining duck, it’s probably a rotating object on the...
Jun 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread 2012 III- Engine shake and rattle.
Maybe yours will be the exception [ATTACH] Egr Block Flow Test https://youtu.be/lFVNaDJ6HOI?si=lZjJK932oimbrx8R&t=238
Jun 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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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?.
Depends what low budget means in your case. Obviously mpg is a factor but I would not buy another Prius v 2012-17 or a standard 2010-15...
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Catastrophic failure of some kind.
A successful used car flipper has to act like a nice guy - even if he bought the car at auction for $1000, put $1500 into it and sold it...
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
No, that mode includes the side vents. For a detailed list of open outlets in each mode, refer to the chart provided in post 18 above.
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:18 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Catastrophic failure of some kind.
I think the concern is the engine may not be rebuilt, perhaps it might be simply used salvage. A rebuilt on these engines would include...
Jun 10, 2026 at 7:04 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2007 Prius ABS help.
Buy from the dealer listed
Jun 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread 2007 Prius ABS help.
No its not a good price. Look at post 16. Toyota provides kits with reduced prices when a tsb has been written [ATTACH] Or you can...
Jun 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Went to the salvage-yard today and someone pulled out a brake-actuator....
Buy new from an online Toyota dealer. You add your vin and the dealer will verify. Prices and shipping vary widely. [ATTACH] Paypal...
Jun 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Went to the salvage-yard today and someone pulled out a brake-actuator....
Is this for your 2008 Prius? I see 44500-47141 or the lower cost tsb kit 04003-44647 Often you can't go by the number on the housing
Jun 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread 2007 Prius ABS help.
From link above. Some dealers may have free shipping as well. [ATTACH]
Jun 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Went to the salvage-yard today and someone pulled out a brake-actuator....
He cut the orange high voltage lines at minimum. I would buy a new one for your car. About $1200 for the part.
Jun 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?.
So you have a blown head gasket and now have sealer in it. It might last 1-6 months until the sealer wears off. Putting in sealer has...
Jun 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
