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Has anyone raised the front and put it in "D"?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    One of my thoughts is to spoof MG2 to the car so I can trick the inverter into generating a 120 VAC, 3-phase and/or two, 120 VAC, 2-phase power outputs. One of the first tests is to see if the car throws a code if the front is lifted off the ground, rear wheels blocked, and put the car in "D".

    Does it throw a code?

    Before running the experiment, I thought I'd ask,
    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Sep 18, 2015
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    Probably not very helpful but with gen 2 in maintenance mode you can do that and it doesn’t cause codes.
     
    #2 valde3, Sep 18, 2015
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    It'll likely illuminate a traction control light due to the relative speed difference of the front and rear wheels. But that's not a big deal. It'll disappear after a short drive.
     
    #3 E46Prius, Sep 18, 2015
  4. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    ABS will code but I'm pretty sure the wheels will keep on spinning.

    Use this http://amzn.com/B000XSEBEK if cruise control disables itself because wheel speed sensors not reporting properly.
     
    #4 3prongpaul, Sep 21, 2015
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