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I changed the serp belt and afterwards I noticed what looked like scan lines (moving lines of different brightness on the background) on the MFD....
The invoice only list retail prices. But on their computer (which most locations have so you cannot see it) you can see both prices.
A Toyota dealer is crooked and tries to steal from you? how unexpected and shocking... haha, wait until you are out of warranty and go in for...
Well the HV battery fan will turn on if it needs to, but it seems this fan does not run often enough. When you have the fan on high and fresh...
For what it's worth, the parts dept at the Stealerships seem to be very negotiable. It appears they don't get a lot of walk up business....
FYI the dealer parts dept cost price (not retail) was $12 something and you might be able to get it from them for $10.
seal? new technology? Wth? It is just automatic transmission fluid. There isn't any new science here, metal parts and bearing spinning at 7000...
Another reason for a 12V battery is that the HV battery would be seeing much much more discharge usage of it's lifecycle if you had an always on...
Once you are in ON or READY, the HV does handle everything. You don't have an "alternator" but the DC-DC is always putting 13.5 to 13.9V on the...
This just is not true. For the newest cars maybe the computer is smarter and handles things better, but ask yourself why they still included a B...
In addition to the above, it appears the early hybrids use the 12V as a safety mechanism. The ignition key and safety checks and I guess running...
Here is another relevant useful thread --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also for Gen 1 (as stated...
Man that needs in the imaginary Gen 1 sticky/FAQ. Is there a thread with the codes, or it is a TIS thing. I suppose I shall search for it.
Just FYI, the A/C compressor is pretty much like a normal car except the condenser is shared with the crazy radiator which has the three way mode...
I will warn you that measuring currents at different voltages than normal will result in weird readings. ie. the ECU will draw different current...
The 0.4" / 22lb is for the Gen2, and the Gen1 has a longer belt for the A/C pulley. I read something about when using a tension gauge, the...
In the US it is because it is easier to send txt and type on smartphone and eat a burger and shift gears all at the same time with your right...
RHT (traffic) means drive on the right side of the road. RHD (drive) means steering wheel on the right side of vehicle. Japan, India, Australia...
I was wondering... obviously it is better to use DENSO, etc. parts to get the 200k miles... but if you keep an eye on it and change it more often,...
If you don't have a voltmeter to check out the 12V battery voltage (with headlights on and defroster and fan running)... You can use the...