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  1. DIYohWhy
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    2007 Prius DIY Stuck

    Hi everyone, New here and new to working on my car. I've changed oil, replaced the digitizer, replaced 12V, small things like that. Recently my...
    Thread by: DIYohWhy, Apr 4, 2024, 36 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  2. app-o-matix
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    Philosophy regarding preemptive part replacement

    Just curious whether the Prius DIY maintainers here approach maintenance with an “if it ain’t broke” mentality or if you will replace some...
    Thread by: app-o-matix, Jul 6, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  3. Joshuapaul
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    DIY brake job - dash lights and battery

    I have some questions regarding a few things on my DIY brake job. I've seen some similar discussionsbut none quiet as specific on my 2008 toyota...
    Thread by: Joshuapaul, May 29, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  4. Ancel Bhagwandeen
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    New HEV/NiMH battery renewal tech. development

    Hello All: I am a battery regeneration product developer with prior experience (10 years) in 'regular' lead acid battery regeneration and have...
    Thread by: Ancel Bhagwandeen, May 19, 2022, 19 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  5. stagermx317
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    Gen 2 Battery Reconditioning Issues

    Hey everyone, I'm a prius DIY newbie, but a decent overall mechanic. I just recently returned from a 6 month deployment overseas and my 2006 prius...
    Thread by: stagermx317, Nov 4, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  6. czechm8
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    Toyota ATF WS Fluid Cost & New-to-me Maintenance

    Hey Guys, TL,DR - My Questions: What are your dealer parts centers charging you for ATF WS fluid!? I've seen lots of threads cautioning others...
    Thread by: czechm8, Jun 14, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  7. learning2fix
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    Hatchback Trunk Won't Close / Latch actuator problem?

    My trunk is not closing securely. There is no click; the U-bar on the lift gate it is not properly locking into the actuator mechanism located in...
    Thread by: learning2fix, Mar 20, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  8. Daniel H Dyer
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    2019 LE Rear Lower Bumper Cover Replacement

    In my apartment parking lot, someone backed into my 2019 Prius LE and drove off. They were a real upstanding citizen, and left no insurance...
    Thread by: Daniel H Dyer, Feb 9, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  9. Robc921
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    Just wanted to say thanks to this forum and @NutzaboutBolts , fixed my engine knocking!!

    Thanks everyone here for all the insightful posts and threads. I successfully got rid of the dreaded knock by removing and cleaning of the EGR...
    Thread by: Robc921, Aug 19, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  10. pk123
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    Replacing inner tie rods

    Mechanic says inner tie rods have play and should be replaced. But since Toyota doesn't sell inner tie rods separately, this would require...
    Thread by: pk123, Oct 21, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
  11. Webslog
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    Re-attaching a damaged front splash shield

    I consider the front splash shield (and all the plastic foofaw under the engine) as being, essentially, consumables for the car. Therefore, the...
    Thread by: Webslog, Sep 14, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  12. probatocephalus
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    '06 completely dead after hybrid battery cell replacement

    Hi all, I recently replaced a battery cell in the hybrid system of my '06 Prius (~ 111 k miles). When I finished the replacement and attempted...
    Thread by: probatocephalus, Aug 29, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  13. Sean_999
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    Why so few shop recommendations?

    There are a few threads of the "looking for a decent Prius shop in the _____ area" variety that do NOT lead to much in the way of useful...
    Thread by: Sean_999, Aug 12, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  14. PriusToadRVer
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    Help! I bricked my wife’s Prius! (HV Battery Swap Gone Bad)

    Warning - long thread. Please wait for multiple posts before replying. Background - I’m a retired computer systems engineer. In 2008, we bought...
    Thread by: PriusToadRVer, May 10, 2019, 29 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  15. Toyotaprienis
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    HOW TO: DIY 3rd Gen Prius Front Wheel hub assembly replacement

    Hey everyone i'm a newbie here and i thought i would make my first post into a write up. I know theres a video already posted by Mendel Leisk...
    Thread by: Toyotaprienis, Sep 15, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  16. Flying Toad
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    Grinding Ceramic Brake Pads - Loud!

    What's up Prius Chat! So I replaced both the front and rear pads with a set of ceramics and left the old rotors in place, and the result is the...
    Thread by: Flying Toad, May 18, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  17. Solerno
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    Time to change some module, need help with numbers

    Hi all, about a week ago my 2001 Prius gave me the red triangle. Based on the problems(hesitation while accelerating, slowly worse MPG over the...
    Thread by: Solerno, Apr 7, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
  18. DIY2018
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    How do I change Coolant Temperature Sensor?

    I got a P1116 Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Stack for Coolant Heat Storage System OBD code. How do I change the sensor on the Coolant Heat...
    Thread by: DIY2018, Jan 5, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  19. anna2016
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    Headlight Assembly Replacement on 2012 Prius

    Hi Everyone, I am looking for advice from someone who has experience with replacing a headlight assembly on their Prius. I recently changed...
    Thread by: anna2016, Nov 12, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  20. R_Roberts
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    Belt Tensioner Not Adjusting Properly

    I looked at the online videos of how to change the serpentine belt. As usual, it looked so easy. And as often is the case when I try to work on a...
    Thread by: R_Roberts, Oct 15, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: Newbie Forum
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