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    Seeking Pictures of Hidden Hitch installed (2010+)

    Sorry, not a great pic - it's dark outside. [IMG]
    Post by: chimo, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Ontario Tax Rebate

    Yes. Same thing I rec'd before the cheque came.
    Post by: chimo, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: Prius Tax Credit Discussion
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    New Furnace - Electricity Savings?

    I did some research on that myself a few months ago. It's possible that your electricity consumption will go up a small amount but your overall...
    Post by: chimo, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Shop Manual for 2010 on DVD

    Does it contain actual shop manual information?
    Post by: chimo, Apr 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Bicycle Rack Solution 2010 Prius

    +1 on the Hidden Hitch - that's what I put on mine. I use the Swagman XTC2 bike rack with it. Only used it once so far this season - still too...
    Post by: chimo, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    My favorite feature in the prius is..........

    Same for me.
    Post by: chimo, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    More Driver Error?

    So, the answer to the OP/Troll's question is: "Yes. Driver error."
    Post by: chimo, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    New valve stem cost

    Correct. A new tire would not include the TPMS sensor.
    Post by: chimo, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New valve stem cost

    Do you have TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)? If it is, the valve stem is part of the TPMS sensor and the price seems in the ballpark.
    Post by: chimo, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Auto Dim Mirror Sensor blocked/shadowed

    Thanks, just a 5 year old point and shoot. Canon A620 - it has very good macro capability. The bond wire shot was taken with a loupe on front of...
    Post by: chimo, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Auto Dim Mirror Sensor blocked/shadowed

    I can confirm that the mirror uses phototransistors. These are faster to respond than the older CdS sensors. Here are some pics. The...
    Post by: chimo, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Shop Manual for 2010 on DVD

    Shop Manual ≠ Owner's Manual :)
    Post by: chimo, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Shop Manual for 2010 on DVD

    Ditto
    Post by: chimo, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Auto Dim Mirror Sensor blocked/shadowed

    I sent Toyota a note on the mirror and the pax side rattle.
    Post by: chimo, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion