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I used an inexpensive ($25) Supermate DC6 charger/rebalancer and a 12v 5amp computer brick ($10) to rebalance my 27 good Gen2 modules. I set the...
Steve at Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV (Southern Indiana) will offer a tested salvaged MFD to you at a low cost (probably less than $400,...
Check if it needs the throttle body cleaned out. JeffD
the MFD problem discussed widely is an INTERMITTENT cracked solder joint. Sorry but your FIX is likely to be temporary. The repair is fully...
I can be your first "Friend" JeffD
Phil, Inside the battery cover, near the safety plug, there is a small connector with, if I remember correctly, has two thin gauge wires...
The long stay in the car wash in neutral (the traction battery cannot be charged in neutral) probably discharged your traction (HV) battery to...
An alternate experience. I had the stuck valve code earlier in the life of my 2004 Prius. The dealer had not fully filled the ICE coolant at...
Two simple possibilities: Fully reset the safety plug (orange) or The sense line connector needs to be clicked home (Facing the battery from the...
My CT Toyota dealer installed a ReInVolt battery in my 2004 Prius for <$400. ReInVolt does the install for <$300 in NC. So there are East Coast...
I finally get to join the club :) 1) Did you replace the HV battery pack? Yes, at 194k 2) Did you replace the 12v lead-acid battery? Not yet :)...
It is easy. Adapted (text in bold) from: Toyota Prius 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery with install kit for 2004 - 10 Do this test after you have...
A Prius pulls a short burst of about 20 amps to start a few pumps on start up. Then it only needs a small current to boot the computers and the...
It is in the users manual (but difficult to find). 1 - Make sure that the main odometer reading is showing on the MultiFunctionalDisplay (MFD) 2...
Only if you want to destroy your Prius! The 12 volt bus is set up for 11 to 14 volts and a higher voltage can destroy the expensive electronics...
The Impreza is a small car and the Outback is great, but gets only 30 MPG. Yes, but it oesn't get good MPG. Again, see the MPG figures for the...
Replacement of the HV (200v) traction battery is rare within the warranty period, but is beginning to occur in older Prii. My 2004 battery failed...
Test it using either the MFD in maintenance mode or with a digital voltmeter. You can read the instructions at: Toyota Prius 12 Volt Auxiliary...
Get to Luscious Garage (or Art's Automotive) in SF for a second opinion. JeffD
