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BMW i3 and Model 3, Male, 74, from Huntsville AL

    1. gittarpikk
      gittarpikk
      Hi Bob
      Mike from Maryville Tn... I got the traction battery finished and all back together (2002 Prius) . The car ran perfect for about a week and a half....then one Sunday Morning I took the Prius to WalMart for an oil change..... but now it wont run... long story...lots of detail..but need an email to send it to you..
      Mine is [email protected]
    2. BobMc989
      BobMc989
      Bob
      Here is my email if you are interested in contacting regarding the used 2012 pip that I traded in , [email protected]
      BobMc
    3. BigFan
      BigFan
      Bob - Sorry to bother you with this, but I have been looking for how you create a table in a post. I see other have do this, including you. What am I missing when I look at the formatting options in the forums?
    4. bubbatech
      bubbatech
      Bob,
      What plotting software are you using? You latest post has some really nice b-splines.
      jim
    5. Maine Pilot
      Maine Pilot
      By the way, I've liked some of your cartoon postings and have sent them off to my friends on the internet.

      Bob
    6. Delemi
      Delemi
      Engine runs rough. Intake was just done as well. From Toyota TIS
      P3191 – engine didnt start
      P3000 - Battery Control System
      P3101 – engine system malfunction
      P3190 – poor engine power
      P1300 - ignition circuit malfunction #1
      P0303
      P0302
      P0301
      P0300
      c1259 - ABS error code meaning problem with regenerative braking
      b0116 – LH airbag circut
    7. Delemi
      Delemi
      Bob. We have talked in the past. Give me your opinion. Save car Ive had. Hasnt ran right since the winter.
      Replaced all spark plus and all coils and the injectors were replaced today.
    8. mikel 52
      mikel 52
      Bob,
      It's been quite a while. What do you know about disabling the power steering on a 2002 prius.
      Mine hit 250K recently and started with the PS errors and I'm tired of them.
      Thanks
      Mike
    9. mwilson
      mwilson
      Hi Bob, I was searching through old posts and noticed a capacitor discharge experiment to revive dead NiMh batteries. I am working on similar experimentation and was wonder if you ever tried this and what your results were. Best!
    10. lovemy02prius
      lovemy02prius
      Bwilson4web! Yes indeed I do want them! I dont know how to message you can you tell me how so I can give you my mailing address?? thanks so very much!!
    11. bobofky
      bobofky
      Bob: I have just bought my third 2001 Prius. The transmission doesn't lock up when the shift lever is in the "Park" position. I posted an inquiry on Prius Chat but did not receive any significant replies. Do you know if there is an adjustment on the shift mechanism?
      Bob Edwards
      Lexington, KY
      [email protected]
    12. hannah
      hannah
    13. engerysaver
      engerysaver
      Hi Bob....I started a thread, " Prius pulling a RV? What do you pull !! ", on Prius 3rd Gen.....I put your name in their, just letting you know. Feel free to join in. Thanks.
    14. rpatterman
      rpatterman
      Bob, I dropped out of Prius Chat because a car forum seemed like a tough place to discuss social and political issues. I drop in occasionly and am glad you and Icarus (and a few others) are still fighting the "good fight".

      Thanks Richard Patterman
    15. DOLLABILL
      DOLLABILL
      Bob your thoughts I bought this 2001 Prius with 116000 looks like it needs a new battery should I buy a used one or a reconditioned one installing it myself or should I just bite the bullet and have Toyota install a new one I own a garage and bought this car for personal use thank you !
    16. dhman2006
      dhman2006
      Hey, I'm buying a 2005 Used Toyota Prius and someone in the forum told me to check out the HIV battery. I was wondering if you know how to check it out myself. If you do know how to do it and can shoot me PM I'd really appreciate it.
    17. edthefox5
      edthefox5
      Hi Bob,
      Great write up on the UPS project. I need a recomendation please. Whats the best Inverter model to use to power up a 5000 BTU AC unit and some LED lights and maybe a small FM radio please?
      Thanks, Ray
    18. Codyroo
      Codyroo
      Welcome back Bob, you were missed.
    19. WHCSC
      WHCSC
      Are you still doing the rebuilt APA thing?

      My issue just started. I have an '01 with about 175K on it. Occasionally as I'm criusing along at 35-45 the ICE cuts out and it slows suddenly. The MFD shows 100mpg and there are no warning lights. It doesn't last long and reverts back to normal at the next stop. Does this sound like Big Hand Syndrome or something your swithch would fix? Thanks!
    20. thoroughbredab
      thoroughbredab
      Bob, I have taken great interest in all of you posts...You seem to the guy who knows the most about all things Prius. I have receintly purchase an inexpensive 01 prius with a presumably low or dead traction battery. (the car will not start at all even when the aux batt is jumped) there are No code stored because the Aux battery was also dead. I have no history on how this happed as I bought the car at aution. My theory is the car was driven after it ran out of gas because the gas gage is also empty. I am hoping to get the 273v battery charged up enough to start the ICE to take over. But before I start charging the cells manually with a smart RC charger I wanted to know if It might work to tow the car to the top of a very long and tall hill nearby and roll down the hill with moderate breaking and try to charge the Battery that way at least enough to get the gas engine start. Will this work and if so what gear and key position must or any other things must I do for this to work?
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Dec 11, 1949 (Age: 74)
    Home Page:
    http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/
    Location:
    Huntsville AL
    Occupation:
    My hobby, engineering
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Plus
    Old guy

    Engineering, keeping wife happy,

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    "Skin in the game" we own(ed) and operate(d) these cars:
    BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
    Tesla Standard Range Plus Model 3 - 215 mi EV
    Tesla referral code: https://ts.la/robert66969

    Past Prius: 2017 Prime, 2010, and 2003
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