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    Does anyone think the panel gaps on their Gen III are "larger" than what they should be?

    Wow interesting... the build date on my friend's car with the problem was shortly after the disaster they had in Japan, so I wonder if that had...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Does anyone think the panel gaps on their Gen III are "larger" than what they should be?

    Friend of mine bought a Gen III Prius and many of the panel gaps (between windshield pillar and front fenders, between spoiler and rear quarter...
    Thread by: Chris129, Jul 10, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Thanks!
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Thanks! That's good to know. You guys rock! I'm the techie in the family, so I've been doing the research even though it's my wife's car. So...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Question: Would the "hybrid system malfunction" icon pop up if the throttle body assembly was throwing a P2103 code? The throttle body seems...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Never changed out the small 12V battery ever! Car still started fine, so I didn't suspect. Crap, just bit the bullet with the dealer and said...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Thanks Patrick! I just thought I would check with all of you first. If anything, it gives me more peace of mind that I am not getting taken by...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    DTC code is P2103 supposedly. I called service person and left her a message asking for the code and no return phone call. Called a second time...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Hi Vertex, Still have original 12V battery. Might be early signs of failure? Pardon my ignorance, but what does DTC stand for? Diagnostic Tech...
    Post by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CEL light on (solid), red triangle with "!" on, and hybrid system malfunction light (car with "!")

    Had those all light up on my wife's car this morning as she was driving away for work. She was able to get car back to house. Gas motor running...
    Thread by: Chris129, Jul 9, 2012, 43 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting