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dash lights out, surging, power loss, then all good?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by mcmars, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. Skibob

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    In all honesty I don’t even know if JC drinks beer. :ROFLMAO:
     
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    Well, if we do the deal with JC, I guess he gets the beverage of his choice in the dollar amount of $34, about what I would pay for a typical case of good microbrew.

    I made it through the 11 pages of combo meter DIY fix and just made decision to go with a Texas Hybrid Batteries rebuild CM as I am time crunched for my big Oregon trip and know I could not get parts in time for a proper rebuild and seems it made sense to go with the THB $150 lifetime warranty deal and know I got it fixed right first time. I decided that instead today, I will tackle (1) inverter coolant pump and fluid replacement, fix the squeeling whistle noise by removing and insulating the inside or mirrors and mount according to this thread wind noise cause by the loose tape underneath the side mirror | PriusChat and see if my friend can help me install a 2nd AC delco AGM 12V battery into the right rear cargo space with an extra 12 volt outlet in the rear. And decide on JC's generous offer. Thanks everyone!
     
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    Got the inverter coolant pump in and coolant changed out today, not too bad of a job. I removed the headlight, as I wanted to know how to do that anyway for when a bulb goes out in future. JC, my friend is not interested in doing the module swap, he figures when his fail, he will do what I did and get a new toyota battery. Thanks anyway!
     
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    Today was the day I had the whole day free and got time to swap out the combo meter with a refurbished one from Texas Hybrid Batteries. I used the awesome video from Boulder Hybrid that made it very easy. I was able to figure out how to remove the polycarbonate combo meter bezel and recondition it with a 3M headlight kit as it had been severely damaged from cleaning chemicals and was near impossible to read the dash info. I took my time and cleaned 11 years of dirt from the vents and sprayed everything plastic with 303 and also put a drop of Triflow Lube on all the connecting contact points so it will be easy to remove dash in the future. Yesterday I got KYB struts installed and a set of Sumo Springs helper inserts for the rear springs plus alignment. I think I am ready to leave on Sunday for my 2 week trip to Oregon, thanks to everyone here for the great advice and help.

    I am thinking I will remove the rear seats when I get back and work on fabricating a platform to extend the bed for storage underneath and sleeping on top when I get back. Planning to head south for a winter trip, and who knows, maybe Alaska next summer?? Thanks everyone for the help!
     
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