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Summary of common modifications

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by brosnan, Feb 20, 2005.

  1. brosnan

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    Ran into a guy with a Prius who hadn't heard of any of the mod's listed here. I tried to summarize the main ones I could think of. Perhaps the list is useful to others. Feel free to chime in with more specific links or add things I left off. Note that these range from easy, safe modifications through difficult projects which could affect your warranty.
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    In case you're interested here are some options for improving the Prius:

    Eliminating annoying internal backup beeping:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/kb.php?mod...8f91ad79269ad27

    Adding externally audible backup beeping:
    http://priuschat.com/forums/files/buzzerinstall.pdf

    Solution in progress for reducing the button/touchpanel beeper volume:
    http://priuschat.com/forums/reducing-the-b...amp-vt7812.html

    Manual switch for defeating GPS speed lockouts:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/kb.php?mod...8f91ad79269ad27

    Manual switch for defeating Bluetooth speed lockouts:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-vp22605.html#22605

    Manual switch for defeating both speed lockouts:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-vp25219.html#25219

    Automatic method for defeating both speed lockouts:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-vp24399.html#24399

    Switch for Electric-only mode:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-kb-ev-but...ml?highlight=ev

    Backup Camera/Video on LCD display (buy):
    http://www.wb5mrn.com/prius/NewNavKitFromC...astalp1of4.html

    Backup Camera/Video on LCD display (build your own):
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/oem-back-u...html?highlight= or
    http://priuschat.com/forums/-vp65982.html#65982

    Solution for the I-agree button:
    http://www.wb5mrn.com/prius/NewNavKitFromC...astalp1of4.html

    Adding a subwoofer:
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-vp21977.html#21977

    Adding satellite radio (XM/Sirius):
    http://www.priuschat.com/forums/-vp85912.html#85912

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    Originally Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 2:21 am
    edited to add the new offerings from Coastal for Nav lockouts + video
    edited to account for missing links
    editied to add new beeper related links, sat radio links
     
    #1 brosnan, Feb 20, 2005
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    Topic or post does not exist came up when I clicked on the link for parts for backup camera. :(
     
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  3. brosnan

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    Whoops - looks like I was pointing to some of the links that are now gone. I've edited it so hopefully all the links are active. If some of the threads get restored, I'll edit again.
     
    #3 brosnan, Feb 20, 2005
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    Indeed, we lost a ton of great user information, :( along with the opening page article about installation of the powered bass, a step by step article with needed parts list.
     
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  5. brosnan

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    #5 brosnan, Feb 20, 2005
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    Brosman, thanks for the list. I have one concern though. People contemplating the modifications should be made aware that Toyota considers electronic modifications a violation of their warranty. Perhaps I'm making something of nothing, but I would just hate to see someone unintentionally violate their warranty and then need that coverage somewhere down the road.

    Some things, such as turning off the back-up beep or options adjustable by a technician, are perfectly fine. But when you start pulling wire and whatnot, you're on your own.
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Feb 20, 2005
  7. brosnan

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    Good point. Long term readers likely already know some of these projects involve risk of damage or warranty problems. Hopefully the individual links clarify the scope of each mod, but I've edited the introduction to the list so new members aren't surprised.
     
    #7 brosnan, Feb 21, 2005
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