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    Found a premade wire harness for the cig outlet

    Aliexpress item 3256806449543656 I went with the fused version. This plugs in between the main harness and the cig outlet and acts as a tap...
    Thread by: soft_r, Jun 19, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment
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    How to access the DCM

    A note for a side effect of unplugging the DCM: Wireless Android Auto will fail to pair automatically. The microphone, while it's not getting...
    Post by: soft_r, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Windshield Glass - Not As Clear as Expected

    What color rainx? If green then that's your issue. The green stuff is bad. It gunks up the sprayers and does not mix well with others. Orange...
    Post by: soft_r, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    I find it very tedious to perform a simple adjustment on the sound tune such as bass

    Toyota would never give you guys the simplicity you're looking for. Meanwhile, the best option which also improves your listening experience is...
    Post by: soft_r, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment
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    How to access the DCM

    Amazon item B0BPSB41CW. Coverado seat covers purchased about a year and a half ago. They're holding up alright. I think I've seen a small stitch...
    Post by: soft_r, May 31, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    How to access the DCM

    [MEDIA] You need the center console out. Which means you need the trim piece above it out first. You will then be able to see the underside of...
    Thread by: soft_r, May 31, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Michelin CrossClimate 3 being released - contact Michelin to encourage them to make it for Prius

    Honestly I'm glad I sold my stock wheel setup and grabbed some light weight 16s and CC2s. Winter driving has been great and I've got enough tread...
    Post by: soft_r, May 23, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Adding ambient light to lower trims

    What'd you plug into? Show pics. I have door handle LEDs that connect with the default LED power to the switches. If the vehicle button leds are...
    Post by: soft_r, Apr 15, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Finally wrapping up my audio upgrade, maybe this info helps you

    If I'm being totally honest the effort is not worth the reward. But I am a project-oriented person and if my brain latches on to something and I...
    Post by: soft_r, Apr 2, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment
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    Inside smells really bad

    Hit the air recirc button before shutting off the car. I don't know what it sets it by default to or if it does it automatically on shut off but...
    Post by: soft_r, Mar 26, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dash Speaker Size?

    Finally wrapping up my audio upgrade, maybe this info helps you | PriusChat 4" will fit. just a matter of the mount holes lining up. This adapter...
    Post by: soft_r, Mar 21, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment
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    Upgrading 17 inch rims

    Grass is always greener. Guess you missed all the fun drama with the OEM 19s blowing out and then people couldn't find appropriate tire sizes....
    Post by: soft_r, Mar 15, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Android Auto touch screen stops working randomly

    Have you been inside your phone's developer options and changed your animation speeds to 0x? Because that causes similar issues with AA.
    Post by: soft_r, Mar 12, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment