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A low voltage in ready mode is a bad sign. either the charging system (inverter) or the 12v battery has a shorted cell and is pulling a lot of...
Your PSI is a bit low as I find that 42/40 gives better MPG. What brand/model tires are on your Prius? If you have tires with a high rolling...
Britprius and Uart are correct. all 28 modules are in series as are all 168 cells and if a current is drawn in or out of the HV battery, that...
The ECU will protect you engine from "over-revving" so there is no possibility of damaging the engine.. It is just that you are not used to the...
You are probably hearing coil vibration due to the high current switching transients from the Inverter. Some Prii exhibit higher levels of this...
Our OE Prius modules ARE multicell (6 in series). They also can handle 100A charge/discharge currents (130A in 2010+ modules). D cells would be...
It may not be draining the 12v when hot as temperature variation could be a factor if there is a bad connection in the 12v circuit. This could...
There is a CT dealer that often runs a 12v battery sale - $180 installed. They are not my favorite dealer, but this is a good deal on the OE...
If a small current load as you did with ACC mode drops the voltage by a significant amount (as it did) either: The battery is toast so get a new...
I run my Nokians at 42f/40r as I have all tires on my Prius. The Nokians are rated safe to 51 psi cold air pressure. Note that all new tires will...
First, don't flush, just do a drain/refill and it is best to stick with the Toyota SSL coolant. Care and a bit extra time needs to be taken to get...
Since you are in the SF area, there are two very good, independent hybrid repair stations that KNOW what they are doing. They are: Luscious...
My 2004 Prius is now at 229k miles. The only expensive maintenance Items due to failures to date have been: Steering column (loose internal...
Phil, You can get a tested, salvaged 2004 MFD from Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV for under $400, but check on shipping costs. Steve, the...
It's also lower efficiency than a good photovoltaic (AKA solar cell) creates electricity from sunlight and this electricity can power a car more...
Most of which is due to the higher energy content of the fuel. This higher energy content is the carbon so CO2 emissions are higher per mile in a...
Just to reinforce what is above, The Prius Trans. does NOT have an ATF level sensor! So the scan tool cannot read the level and your dealer is...
No, but you get better overall gas mileage by not forcing running in EV mode. There is energy loss (heat is generated) when you charge or...
You are about a 4 hour drive from Steve at AutoBeYours.com (Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV). Take your Prius to him and he will diagnose...
The typical failure mode in the Gen1 trans. was breakdown of MG winding insulation. This failure mode is what prompted Bob Wilson's ATF study on...
