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  1. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    good deal. Remember Ai does not know Prius systems which are not traditional auto ac. Plus Ai often accepts conventional wisdom often...

    Jun 25, 2026 at 7:55 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread Rear wheel speed sensor replacement.

    Lots of the aftermarket hubs only last a couple of years. Its a gamble.

    Jun 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM

  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    You need a scanner showing engine temperature as you drive with ac on. I can usually get normal temperature in 5 minutes. You can then...

    gen3 coolant reservoir flow.jpeg Jun 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    If you don't see the fluid moving through the reservoir the thermostat has not opened. When the thermostat opens fluid flows through...

    Jun 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    A quality borescope inspection on a cold engine with a manually pressurized and full cooling system is the better hg test.

    Jun 25, 2026 at 11:01 AM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket blown. Pink/orange tapioca. Have a few questions as to cleanup before proceeding..

    Mendel is right about this. If you are the only one who could have added sealer or oil in the reservoir you have a problem. The...

    Jun 25, 2026 at 8:12 AM

  7. rjparker attached a file to the thread Rear wheel speed sensor replacement.

    You have to replace the whole hub This is the part number for my Prius v [ATTACH]

    Toyota OEM vs Timken Rear Hub Bearings.jpeg Jun 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    Seriously? windows are factory installed in the doors.... "...ask them to put gauges on it and attempt a charge"

    Jun 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    By the way Ai missed two temps used to calculate sub cool and superheat and you would never try to measure amps on a high voltage Prius...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    What does the sight glass look like with max cooling on and two windows open. One pressure does not tell the story. It needs pressures...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    It sounds like you never pushed the r134a connector on hard enough to snap it on. That connector when on properly will not self release...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 7:27 AM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    Honestly I had two gen2s in the past. Both bought new and both were like new when sold. One sold for more than I paid for it because it...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 12:52 AM

  13. rjparker attached a file to the thread Where can the OE main battery be bought for a decent price.

    Hold the presses! Toyota is and has been knowingly selling unsafe lithium-ion batteries for many years! In fact that's all you can get...

    IMG_1904.jpeg Jun 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread Where can the OE main battery be bought for a decent price.

    Priuscamper stands to make another commission. Simple as that.

    Jun 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM

  15. rjparker replied to the thread AC on 2006.

    What about the txv? A leaking evap will make no noise or emit no smells. It is very common on gen2s like yours. However yours was...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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