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    California HOV stickers running out by Sept? Really?

    He didn't say which year --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?t1b2eb
    Post by: tomkessler, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Has anyone received the $1500 CA CVRP Clean Vehicle Rebate Project rebate on their PIP?

    My check showed up Monday, about 6 weeks after I sent the completed form in.
    Post by: tomkessler, May 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Toyota-Leviton Charger Install

    I had my L2 charging station installed last week and love it. In particular it makes it possible to do almost all of my local weekend driving and...
    Post by: tomkessler, May 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    12 Volt Battery

    I suspect that there is some drain from the smart key proximity features. Those would all be active if I am near the car with my keys. Next time I...
    Post by: tomkessler, May 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    How much time are you saving on your commute?

    I'm getting back 10 minutes off a 45 minute commute near San Jose --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?ebl3gw
    Post by: tomkessler, May 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    12 Volt Battery

    Post by: tomkessler, May 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    12 Volt Battery

    I did some measurements and verified that the 12v battery charges while the pip is plugged in. So if you plug in daily you shouldn't need a...
    Post by: tomkessler, May 3, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    90% of Prius owners have PhD's, apparently

    My only PhD is in traffic school.
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Seatbelt and Back up beepers

    Yes the seat belt alert is an option. The dealer or anyone with an OBD II tool can turn it off. The option codes are the same as in the gen III....
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Extra long charging cord?

    You only get GFCI protection from the point where the GFCI is. So it's better to have it built into the breaker or at least the outlet. Yes,...
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Open Letter to Coulomb Technologies

    The commercial stations are quite expensive to install. They're probably just trying to recoup some of the expense.
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    ScanGauge For the Plug-In

    While we're at it, does anyone have a photo of how they've mounted their Scangauge II. Right now I have it flopping around but I want to do...
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    How Will We Judge PiP Mileage at Resale Time?

    Well, you're spinning the ICE regardless of whether you're combusting anything in it, so from a wear and tear perspective, I think it's pretty...
    Post by: tomkessler, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    NAV system map updates

    Apple fixed a number of bluetooth profile issues in ios 5.1. I used to have significant problems with my iphone 4S dropping it's connection but...
    Post by: tomkessler, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    So much for Entune...

    I noticed that after the IOS 5.0.1 upgrade on my iphone 4S the bluetooth network link to entune now seems to work much more reliably. I had...
    Post by: tomkessler, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015