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    How to Program a New Key Fob for Full SKS Functionality

    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Setting up a new key FOB when your only FOB has limited functionality

    It is possible to program a used silver key with techstream. | PriusChat
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Salvage pros, tell me what I want to hear

    Eight years in, my 2009 salvage is going strong. Had to replace 12v and inverter coolant pump early on, but just routine maintenance since then,...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Program a New Key Fob for Full SKS Functionality

    From Extra partss regarding their silver logo replacement: "If your remote has a Silver Toyota Logo on back there is no manual on board procedure...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    It is possible to program a used silver key with techstream.

    You've inspired me to get a cable and try this. If you still have codes, I'll buy a couple.
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How to Program a New Key Fob for Full SKS Functionality

    Hi Jason, DO NOT buy the remote from that site. In their blurb, they say, "This remote must be programmed by Toyota dealer or a local car...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Just bought 2nd gen Prius with 175K. Thinking about doing major maintenance

    Likely normal-the Prius pumps hot coolant into an insulated storage tank, brings it back when you start, to warm up faster. You're hearing the...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Catalytic Converter Theft, Parts and Repair

    Had the same thing happen 2 years ago, parked on the street overnight in Silver Lake/Los Feliz, big roaring when I started up. There had been a...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Cleaned battery fan, 17% mpg boost

    what's the easiest way to get a look at the fan or inlet? I have no idea. ?Link?
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 5, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Tactrix open port help

    Look at this post It is possible to program a used silver key with techstream. | PriusChat
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Question: why shouldn't I buy this high mileage gen 2?

    I have a 2009 I bought as repaired salvage in LA, 2012. Cost about 1/2-2/3 what a non wreck would have cost. About 2 days after I bought it, it...
    Post by: Salvage09, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Hybrid and 12v Battery Issues

    Just checked voltage on 6 yo 12 v battery Off, at Jump terminal 12.68 using Scanmaster lite OBD one push 12.2 using Scanmaster lite OBD two push...
    Post by: Salvage09, Apr 3, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid and 12v Battery Issues

    When the 12v battery voltage is low, you can get all sorts of weird error codes AND all sorts of weird malfunctions that eventually go away when...
    Post by: Salvage09, Apr 3, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Is 12.3v at the battery terminals low enough to cause trouble?(?Yes?)

    ANSWER!!! Yes, 12.3v at the battery is TOO LOW!! Replaced the 12 v battery and everything resolved immediately!
    Post by: Salvage09, Nov 21, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Gen II Prius Battery Staying in Green Often Now

    Check your 12V battery. When it starts to go you get all sorts of wacky behavior, and especially unrelated wacky codes. 12 volt battery: Open...
    Post by: Salvage09, Sep 12, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting