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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by topdog52, Jun 28, 2007.

  1. topdog52

    topdog52 New Member

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    We own 2 Priuses. A 2006 and a 2007. The 2007 gives an audible beep when you lock the doors with the remote and the 2006 does not. Is that feature new to the 2007 or is it one of those things you can turn on and off? Any help would be appreciated. Also, can any one tell me how to replace the rear wiper blade.

    Thanks
     
    #1 topdog52, Jun 28, 2007
  2. Rangerdavid

    Rangerdavid Senior Member

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    my '06 beeps when i lock it, and i didn't do anything.... that's when i lock it with the fob, or by pushing the button w/ the fob in my pock ... :rolleyes:
     
    #2 Rangerdavid, Jun 28, 2007
  3. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    If you can figure out how to make the 2007 beep when you lock it, post that, okay?
    I've searched the owner's manual, and I can't find it!
    My previous car beeped, and I miss that.
     
    #3 Rae Vynn, Jun 28, 2007
  4. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Wait... OP says 06 doesn't beep and 07 does. Last post says 07 does't. Help! I thought they all did. I can't remember if that is configurable, but I'm pretty sure it should at least be default!
     
    #4 darelldd, Jun 28, 2007
  5. mcbrunnhilde

    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(topdog52 @ Jun 28 2007, 03:29 PM) [snapback]469688[/snapback]</div>
    Do you have a base package? If you have the Smart Key system (silver logo on the fob and a small black button on the two front door handles) you can lock the door by pressing the button on the door handle.

    About the wiper blade, are you just wondering how to lift it up off of the glass so you CAN replace the blade? The wiper is held down by a plastic cap over the hinge area. Simply spread the sides of the cap a bit, and it will come off. You can then lift up the wiper blade for cleaning/changing/etc.
     
    #5 mcbrunnhilde, Jun 28, 2007
  6. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mcbrunnhilde @ Jun 28 2007, 05:11 PM) [snapback]469739[/snapback]</div>
    Or permanently fix the problem thusly.
    http://evnut.com/prius_wiper_lift.htm
     
    #6 darelldd, Jun 29, 2007
  7. Larry_R

    Larry_R Wryter

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 29 2007, 02:05 PM) [snapback]470137[/snapback]</div>
    What a relief! Thanks for the post on how to "deal" with the rear wiper! I'll soon join the camp of "chopped and channeled" rear wiper housings! (grin) So - why did Toyota put in the tab? To keep the wiper blade from coming up in the air when the car is "at speed?" A mystery to me, for sure. . . .or maybe they just wanted to be sure we all take our Prii back to the shop for wiper blade replacement. . . . . .ah, yes.
     
    #7 Larry_R, Jun 29, 2007
  8. Doc Willie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wryter @ Jun 29 2007, 02:16 PM) [snapback]470146[/snapback]</div>
    Yeah. I wonder if the wiper will lift up at high speed with this mod.

    What has your experience been?
     
    #8 Doc Willie, Jun 29, 2007
  9. xbdude

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    The wiper blade gets light on the glass at about 130 mph, but below that it's fine.
     
    #9 xbdude, Jun 29, 2007
  10. mcbrunnhilde

    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jun 29 2007, 11:05 AM) [snapback]470137[/snapback]</div>
    Cool, Darell!!! Thanks for the link to the mod...
     
    #10 mcbrunnhilde, Jun 29, 2007
  11. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    The car wash won't modify an unmodified rear wiper. YMMV
     
    #11 Bill Merchant, Jun 30, 2007
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