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    Weird AC Smell - NOT mildewy coil

    In Power Mode the AC is not cycled, so it generates enough condensate-water- to flush the box and keep out the stink. All the other drive modes...
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    replace rear axle as last resort to improve alignment

    Looks like your mechanic is no good with the shims. I have moved it more than 1 degree with shims, your after only shows 1/10 of a degree change...
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    It's one of those moments... spare tire and wheel.

    I drove a steel wheel spare on the front axle for 1500 miles across the country, no worries, no issues.
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Weird AC Smell - NOT mildewy coil

    Run your car in Power Mode and you will have no AC smells. It works!
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Abnormal wearing only on rear tires

    I used these SPC shims to fix the rear wheel alignment on my last 2 Prius cars. Both had crap rear alignment from new. Major shortcoming and I...
    Post by: Bucky35, May 22, 2021 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Recall for Prius Plugin fuse :-)

    Ok, took it to Dublin Toyota. 2 1/2 hours for the recall work to be performed.
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 27, 2018 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Recall for Prius Plugin fuse :-)

    Any east bay dealer recommendations? Was hoping to avoid this recall but just got the dreaded DMV no renewal demand.
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    I received a letter from Research Design Specialists. Legit?

    I got one from Toyota, not sure if they can handle truth, but they got it!
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    I found the missing 4" (vertical) in the trunk. It is below the battery.

    Marketing, marketing, marketing. I'll wager they want you to see the bump in the trunk and think "bigger battery". Like a box of cereal that is...
    Post by: Bucky35, Oct 15, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    WTB GEN II Cloth covers Gray

    look on ebay then, that is where I got mine
    Post by: Bucky35, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: Private Sales
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    Gen II interior seat covers +HID headlight

    bump
    Post by: Bucky35, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: Private Sales
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    WTB GEN II Cloth covers Gray

    I've got some GenII gray rear set covers listed here
    Post by: Bucky35, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: Private Sales
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    Gen II interior seat covers +HID headlight

    Have some left over parts from my 04 interior work: Really nice 06-09 Gray rear seat covers $25 +ship 06-09 rear seat metal shells $25 +ship...
    Thread by: Bucky35, Aug 2, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Private Sales
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    Plug-in Envy?

    Don't, I only bought the PiP for the green sticker. A regular Prius was on my radar until the new green stickers came out.
    Post by: Bucky35, May 23, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015