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rjparker attached a file to the thread 2013 Prius V combo meter blank.

I have never heard of a gen3 combo board fail but they do get dimmer and I have watched this v forum since the first v's were delivered...

rjparker attached a file to the thread Breaking AC discharge line.

Normally these lines never break or leak. A used one would be just as good. There is something not secured well and it's likely the...

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Good CAN Bus Video by an ex Microsoft Guru

A good CAN Bus explanation by one of the original Microsoft Software Gurus. [MEDIA]

Forum: Prius v Main Forum

rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius with possible clogged EGR.

Just don't let a pcv line catch can fillup or it can cause blown engine seals, especially sealant seams around the timing chain cover....

rjparker replied to the thread Coolant temperature sensor blues.

Except he has The trick is to hold it down while wiggling it side to side. It will quickly release with little damage except to your...

rjparker replied to the thread 2024 Prime XSE - change tire and rim size?.

Its better to start your own since the previous guy's post will likely get responses again confusing your issue. Certainly.finding...

rjparker replied to the thread Struggles uphill.

Gloria&Suzanne: The part about the Prius ecu computer "thinking" that over rev'ing an engine for no purpose was "silly" was Chapman...

rjparker replied to the thread 2012 with 279k miles overheating.

Stop and spit ball this issue: No flow through reservoir or heater. As you are a mechanic you know the reservoir is not an overflow...

rjparker replied to the thread 2012 with 279k miles overheating.

A bad reservoir cap needs replacement. However it won't cause 248f warning light overheating by itself. It won't cause no flow into the...

rjparker replied to the thread 2012 with 279k miles overheating.

225f is hot for the first temp sensor but you are not monitoring the second temp sensor described above. Its the one that coded. Are...

rjparker attached a file to the thread 2012 with 279k miles overheating.

New parts fail especially if they were aftermarket. Many have reported short lives of aftermarket water pumps. No heat means no flow...

rjparker replied to the thread serious motor shake.

Carefully clean injectors. They are rarely a problem in a port injected engine and they are oem.

rjparker attached a file to the thread Coolant temperature sensor blues.

You can buy a connector removal tool or a set that holds the clip down while you wiggle it off. [ATTACH]

rjparker attached a file to the thread Coolant temperature sensor blues.

There are two, your pic is downstream of the exhaust heat recirc system[ATTACH] This one is at the large engine to radiator hose [ATTACH]

rjparker replied to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

What color?