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rjparker replied to the thread AC door knocking sound plus no condensation ever.
1. How long do you drive it with ac on? 2. When you say water forced in the drain goes no where do you mean it acts like the drain tube...
Jun 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread AC stops working at slow speeds in traffic.
I think the Corolla hybrid has taken its place as a value hybrid with excellent mpg combined with modern safety systems.
Jun 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread AC stops working at slow speeds in traffic.
The one person I have known with a c loved it as a commuter car with a mini v hatchback style and good mpg. It was noisy and not great...
Jun 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.
You don't want to do a gen4 swap because its not really a gen4 but a frankengine using parts of a gen3 for fit, plus wiring and cooling...
Jun 1, 2026 at 8:49 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is it time to move on ? :(.
Some people who have the tools. parts and experience love to keep old cars. Some value reliability more than short term savings. Head...
Jun 1, 2026 at 8:17 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.
The used in Japan engine has a different model code and tan injectors. Many thousands used successfully in the US. Unknown differences...
May 31, 2026 at 11:11 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?.
If you wonder why it's easy to smear the dipstick oil level, here is the twist and turns it goes through when pulling it out. [ATTACH]
May 31, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.
[MEDIA] Tan injectors X2ZR-W20 on the engine
May 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread AC stops working at slow speeds in traffic.
The poor customer is telling you what the problem is; the engine is overheating. Solve that first and the ac will be ok; ok but not...
May 31, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
rjparker liked BiomedO1's post in the thread Car will no longer start.
I would probably start with disconnecting the aftermarket head unit power cables and disconnect it from the car's CAN bus and try again...
May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Car will no longer start.
My guess is a blown fuse you missed - some are in modules that don't look like fuses - generally there are also one or two at the 12v...
May 31, 2026 at 2:15 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Running without Catalytic converter heat insulator.
Go to a junkyard (which for Prii is often at an independent Prius shop). [ATTACH]
May 31, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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rjparker replied to the thread TPMS light confusion.
Exactly
May 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2012 Prius V JDM engine replacement questions.
Cover the compressor connectors to avoid coolant entry. Make sure its a JDM by verifying the engine tag and injectors are different....
May 31, 2026 at 1:02 AM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread advice on finding parts to rebuild or replace engine.
$1000 as is depending on the rest of the car. If you want to truly part it out and sell pieces on ebay you might do a little better but...
May 31, 2026 at 12:36 AM
