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rjparker replied to the thread Catastrophic failure of some kind.
Sounds like a blown head gasket bent a rod which broke a hole in the block. It happens. If that is the issue you need an engine. I...
Jun 9, 2026 at 12:48 AM -
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?.
One more sanity check: 1. This is the light you are seeing, correct? [ATTACH] 2. Did the dealer actually charge you for anything or...
Jun 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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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?.
It certainly is not caused by gasoline regardless of brand. The mechanic who suggested that must be rather uneducated. You need to...
Jun 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
I would try to find a small hybrid specific shop. Unless the codes point to an electrical issue line a fuse (doubtful) removal of the...
Jun 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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rjparker attached a file to the thread Techstream EGR Valve Blockage Data.
The mechanism is different and often sticks open right out of the box. Toyota improved the original design and has an ecm update as...
Jun 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
The dealer or anyone with the Toyota scanner Techstream can read the codes off the standard obd2 connector. Most lower cost scanners...
Jun 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
Try it again as you did it Be sure you are holding the steering wheel buttons as you press Start twice then press Climate [ATTACH]...
Jun 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
He is saying a very good scanner could reveal a specific ac air flow problem. Unfortunately most Toyota dealers charge an hours labor...
Jun 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Problem with air flow and a/c.
About the only thing that is easy is to check the cabin filter behind the glove box. It could be clogged or something may be nesting.
Jun 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Can someone please answer this?.
Same answer as before, get rid of the rodents; they like soy based insulation. (Your profile shows Los Angeles. He is surprised you...
Jun 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What is the BEST youtube video for Prius AC leak/recharge?.
The video gets a few things right and several things wrong. First he shows how to unscrew the cap. Second he mentions purging air out...
Jun 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Key not recognized after inverter pump fail.
More than one fuse blows. Why isn't the pump connected? The system can tell its not connected and may disable the hybrid system. The...
Jun 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Advice on Best Way to Cool Florida Garage - Prius 4-2016.
The plan in the first post. The garage will never be cooler than the outside air but you have the car and batteries thermal mass...
Jun 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread hybrid battery fan doesn't seem to come on.
Bisco is saying this flawed logic would be "really bad for the battery". The obvious conclusion is Toyota does not do it. As far as...
Jun 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2007 Prius ABS help.
No conversion system and no rebuilts. That brake actuator is an integral part of the hybrid system. Even if you jerry rigged a Corolla...
Jun 7, 2026 at 7:07 PM
