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    Techstream EGR Valve Blockage Data

    You're a hard guy to collaborate with :)
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Techstream EGR Valve Blockage Data

    Sure. But since this thread was about using data to detect "EGR valve blockage", here's another way.
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Techstream EGR Valve Blockage Data

    Plus in theory peak EGR valve step doesn't add information over what the EGR flow monitor might already provide more conveniently. (Nothing wrong...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Techstream EGR Valve Blockage Data

    I have wondered if EGR step (the commanded opening level of the EGR valve) might give that kind of corroboration, when compared under...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 24, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2010 Headlight Assembly

    An aside: don't forget to unhook that tilt sensor when you change the rear shocks. Dropping the axle will overextend it.
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 20, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Headlight Assembly

    Is that maybe the headlight washer?
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Knocking and rattling noise on low speed 2012 prius

    Hmmmm.
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 16, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2010 engine ticking noise, need ideas

    You might try putting the Prius in maintenance mode to keep the ICE idling while you use the time-honored methods of locating an engine noise...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 5, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Gen 3 Major Maintenance: EGR, manifold, spark plugs, Oil Catch Can

    It's a reasonable line of thinking, but I don't think we honestly know how much difference the newer manifold makes. And it certainly will...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 3, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    EGR system and cylinder misfiring

    Did you maybe mean to post this in a different thread? (I know I've read some of your progress somewhere...)
    Post by: wheezyglider, Aug 2, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Battery fan odd behavior

    The fact that its so intermittent, happens only on a warm start, and goes away immediately upon a restart is *odd*. Although it isn't rainy these...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Jul 31, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Underlying Cause of Head Gasket Failures?

    FWIW, The Critic noticed that one head bolt seemed looser than the others on HG removal. With no warping of the head, it seems unlikely the bolt...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Jul 31, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Engine Knocks before and After Head-gasket Replacement

    [ATTACH] Wait. What does it mean again when the IC codes are "permanent" but not current?
    Post by: wheezyglider, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Excessive oil consumption?

    My dealership flagged a possible timing cover leak, back when it was still under warranty even. But I also knew I had spilled some oil doing a...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Trouble with EGR and Mass air flow 2011 Prius

    For the typical headgasket failure on this car you won't notice anything in the oil or coolant. Instead coolant begins slowly leaking into a...
    Post by: wheezyglider, Jul 27, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting