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    RH Front axle shaft replacement 2003 Prius

    Never done this before, so I'm reading the Toyota manual. Esxtracting the drive shaft from the engine requires a SST (Special Serfvice Tool):...
    Post by: dabard051, Sep 20, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    RH Front axle shaft replacement 2003 Prius

    @Tombukt2, (a) I'm on the road, in FL (b) the mechanic ordered the TO8141 and found it too short (c) all the "equivalents" in the RockAuto catalog...
    Post by: dabard051, Sep 17, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    RH Front axle shaft replacement 2003 Prius

    The outer CV boot tore on the passenger (RH) side of my 2003 Prius, and the mechanic is having a hard time finding a correct replacement for the...
    Thread by: dabard051, Sep 17, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Lost key to 2001 Prius

    Original Poster Anna, try REAL HARD to find your key. The immobilizer reprogramming procedure is not 100% reliable, so as hard as your locksmith...
    Post by: dabard051, Sep 17, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    For Sale 2001 Prius 185,xxx miles (rust free, recently replaced HV batt, runs good)

    Followup to my long-winded point #4 (previous post) PriusChat discussion of possible head gasket issue, with symptoms that sound like yours:...
    Post by: dabard051, Jul 6, 2024 in forum: Private Sales
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    2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

    Ginny. a new steering rack from Detroit Axle is available for around $300. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Axle-Complete-Steering-2001-2003...
    Post by: dabard051, Jul 6, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Got a Prius for free, looking for some advice. Have some DrPrius info.

    Tombukt2, others: Heads up. Apparently it is ILLEGAL in the United States to replace halogen bulbs with LED bulbs. If your vehicle resides in a...
    Post by: dabard051, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    For Sale 2001 Prius 185,xxx miles (rust free, recently replaced HV batt, runs good)

    following your adventure with an '01 Prius, a some opinions/thoughts. (1) A/C not working. Invest a few dollars for an A/C recharge kit...
    Post by: dabard051, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: Private Sales
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    2002 with red triangle and no codes

    First order of business is, as other posters have suggested, make sure you have a heathy 12v battery. And that the 12v charging system is working...
    Post by: dabard051, Jun 9, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    How to Change the HV Battery CELL / Module/s on Gen 1 Prius

    Strawbrad, do you have an estimate for what the 'life' of a Prius Gen I NiMH module night be? Clearly if the case breaks or leaks occur around...
    Post by: dabard051, Jun 8, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002: Turtle light, battery pack overheating, no error codes

    <bump> (original post was August 2023) "The technicians won't pull the battery out. They say they're not authorized by Toyota to open the battery...
    Post by: dabard051, Apr 19, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Strange behaviour

    Hmmm.... This is a guess. One of the things that comes to mind is that the inverter coolant pump may be starting to fail, and when the inverter...
    Post by: dabard051, Apr 19, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    New thread on an 02 with a 3191

    <bump> ronlewis, did you ever solve this one? (a) the P3191 code and symptom you describe sounds like water in the gas. Had this with another...
    Post by: dabard051, Apr 19, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    P3191

    <bump> P3191 - my first guess is water in the gas, somehow. Usually it's a cracked/corroded fuel fill neck pipe (Toyota part 77201-47051) but...
    Post by: dabard051, Apr 19, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion