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  1. rjparker replied to the thread A/C compressor wiring harness / connector.

    Nice work. What did you use to suck up the solder? Did you do all this with the board still in the housing?

    May 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
  2. rjparker replied to the thread Is the hybrid battery really failing?.

    You should figure out your overheating first. Then price the PO420 repair. PO420 is very likely a cheap aftermarket catalytic...

    May 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
  3. rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).

    This guy walks on the chain on a 2015 Corolla by getting it started on the gear and turning the crank. [MEDIA]

    May 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
  4. rjparker liked Brian1954's post in the thread Random Engine Shutdown/Low Power.

    @BuckleSpring. How many miles on the car? How much oil does the car consume in 5000 miles? Maybe the catalytic converter is...

    May 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
  5. rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).

    Pretty sure its removing the timing chain cover and the pan, a big job worth $2500 or higher in the US. The three bolts holding it in...

    May 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
  6. rjparker replied to the thread Disease Prevention and Health Reseach.

    Hantavirus took out Gene Hackman's wife who was also his caretaker leaving him on his own until he died a week later. Covid was not a...

    May 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
  7. rjparker attached a file to the thread No immobilizer chip in FOB.

    My understanding is when you don't have a working fob, it requires a licensed locksmith listed as a current member of the NASTF Vehicle...

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  8. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.

    yes JDM used in Japan - some as recently as 2021

    May 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
  9. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.

    I can't believe you did not replace the engine especially in this case. A Jdm for $1,200 is easier than the head gasket job with a...

    May 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  10. rjparker replied to the thread Gen 3 popping noise at acceleration.

    Excessive brakes while braking will quickly break the brakes. Which is what you are doing by coasting in neutral. No regen braking...

    May 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM
  11. rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius ICE won't stop running.

    Typically continued running at lights or other stops means a weak hybrid battery. In theory it could mean the coolant temperature is...

    May 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
  12. rjparker replied to the thread non smart key fob draining battery.

    Partially depends if its a wireless smartkey or a traditional insertable key. Either way I would immediately go to a good locksmith...

    May 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
  13. rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.

    Above aftermarket video cut to spark plug takes out 40k 4Runner engine [MEDIA] Discussing a 40k 4Runner. A reference to a Sienna...

    May 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
  14. rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.

    No inferences needed. I will agree to disagree. No excessive oil burning residue sucked into the egr before the cats (fixed in gen4...

    May 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread Seeking new screen with Android Auto - 2012 Prius.

    I went with a 11.4" Ottoscreen AI selling for $179. I use Carplay but it has Android Auto, 8 core processor, wireless connection to the...

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