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    Fuse replacement

    Update: I got the handy fuse tool out of the case in the fuse box in the engine compartment, determined which fuses could be blown, and found one...
    Post by: BenR, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Fuse replacement

    Thank you. :)
    Post by: BenR, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Fuse replacement

    Hi all, The situation: Plugging a portable DVD player into the socket inside the storage console/armrest while having an active cell-phone...
    Thread by: BenR, Jul 17, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Sound

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Oct 11 2005, 02:00 PM) 139543</div> I hear it in my 2006 from time to time, and only when braking....
    Post by: BenR, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    62.1 !!

    Very impressive! I've had my 2006 since July 19, and my best tank to date is 51.5 MPG.
    Post by: BenR, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    new owner gas mileage

    Happily, I find myself in more or less in Stage III with tastes of Stage IV. I can often tell by feel, sound, or circumstance whether I'm...
    Post by: BenR, Aug 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    new owner gas mileage

    I picked up my Prius on July 19. I'm approaching the 2500 mile mark and can tell you that your mileage will improve as the car breaks in and you...
    Post by: BenR, Aug 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Do dealers accept credit cards for downpayment?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Soylent @ Aug 10 2006, 12:45 PM) 300879</div> I used a credit card for a $500 deposit, which counted toward the...
    Post by: BenR, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Air conditioning reviewed

    The Prius's A/C is, perhaps, the best I've encountered. It's so efficient that I find myself turning it down. B)
    Post by: BenR, Aug 1, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Best "arrows" on Energy monitor screen?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jul 26 2006, 11:04 PM) 292960</div> So true. I'll be on the highway, look at the speedometer,...
    Post by: BenR, Jul 28, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    First Tank of Gas

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rangerdavid @ Jul 23 2006, 09:05 PM) 291185</div> Very interesting! I took delivery of my 2006 on July 19, and I've...
    Post by: BenR, Jul 26, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    New design for the Toyota Prius HeatShield Sunshade

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brasche @ Jul 24 2006, 10:12 PM) 291750</div> I have no experience with sunshades, but I did find an online vendor...
    Post by: BenR, Jul 25, 2006 in forum: Sponsored Commercial Sales
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    Another NEW convert

    Nicely done. Enjoy!!!
    Post by: BenR, Jul 25, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    First impressions

    Thanks, Jack. I'm a magazine journalist and editor by day, I hope it shows from time to time. :P :D And while I really enjoy the "Prozac on...
    Post by: BenR, Jul 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum