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    Mechanical or electrical?

    Thanks everybody! I've come to 3 conclusions: 1) I probably do need trans-axle work that I cannot afford 2) I probably caused the codes that I...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    I was wondering how waiting 10 minutes had anything to do with anything! When I turn the key I hear 4 relay clicks coming from the rear, no READY...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 13, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    Yes, I'll probably try to find out exactly what's wrong, eventually, when the weather warms up a lot. I don't think the codes are "pointless",...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    I'm certainly well aware of the fact that others may know a lot more about the Prius, or DTCs, etc. than I do. That's why I started posting to the...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    "it's the tranny. $4,800 bucks".

    The symptoms sound a lot like what I'm currently going through with our '01. It started with a vague humming that I thought was the tires. It...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    Thanks for the replies and ideas. But I have to admit that I'm an old-school kinda guy. My dad, who would be 103 this year if still alive, was a...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Research- Gen 1 Prius Longevity

    I've driven our recycled, salvage yard "01 for 8 years and would definitely recommend learning basic electrical troubleshooting (it saved me...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    OK, I tried the amended process with erasing codes and the result remains the same. No start, same P3100 code. I neglected to mention that the...
    Post by: BobD, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    Thanks for the feedback! All of the plugs are in place and seated. And yes, I always disconnect the battery and wait before messing with the ECUs....
    Post by: BobD, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Mechanical or electrical?

    I'm having a problem with my '01 Prius (with 99868 miles) that, after 8 years of successful troubleshooting, I can't figure out. It started with a...
    Thread by: BobD, Jan 9, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion