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    Low windshield washer fluid warning/light?

    I know this an old thread, but I just bought a 2021 Prius Prime (Canada) and I noticed that the measuring dipstick for the washer fluid was...
    Post by: Deforest, May 25, 2021 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Brake Problem - CONFIRMED BY TECH

    I have a 2007, and have noticed several times when braking at low speed (on a dry road) and hit a pothole at the same time that you have the...
    Post by: Deforest, Feb 3, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Rims paint bubbling?

    My car is 1 year old, and I also have the bubbling paint on the alloy wheels. I complained at Toyota, and they said it is caused by the salt in...
    Post by: Deforest, May 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    prius alarm.....

    Checked my alarm and it worked fine. (opened a window, turned off the car, closed and locked the car, and waited until the red car icon started...
    Post by: Deforest, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    prius alarm.....

    I just looked at the 2007 service manual, and it says the alarm is OFF by default, but I think as part of the pre-delivery inspection the dealer...
    Post by: Deforest, Apr 18, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Shock / Strut / Suspension Noise on 2006

    I finally got the noise fixed !! (see my story under other thread :07 with anoying noise they can't fix [long] ) It was traced to a...
    Post by: Deforest, Feb 27, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    07 with anoying noise they can't fix [long]

    Re: 07 with anoying noise they can't fix [long] I finally got the noise fixed !!! (This was a mettalic rattle or knock coming from the front...
    Post by: Deforest, Feb 27, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Canada - Time for Rebates

    Received my rebate on 30 Jan, so took about 4 months from when I sent the application. (I bought the car in April 2007 and it took them 5 months...
    Post by: Deforest, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: Prius Tax Credit Discussion
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    Canada - Time for Rebates

    I called the Feds again this week. They said to wait until the end of January, and then to call again if I haven't received it. That would make it...
    Post by: Deforest, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: Prius Tax Credit Discussion
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    07 with anoying noise they can't fix [long]

    Re: 07 with anoying noise they can't fix [long] Have the same noise on a 2007 with about 8000 miles. It's been in the shop 4 times for this...
    Post by: Deforest, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Canada - Time for Rebates

    I bought my Prius in April 2007 - had to wait until about 1 October until the Feds even had an application form available ! I sent in my...
    Post by: Deforest, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Prius Tax Credit Discussion
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    Shock / Strut / Suspension Noise on 2006

    Well they kept my car 27 and 28 December, and said they still cannot find the source of the rattle. Said they have to check with some special...
    Post by: Deforest, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Shock / Strut / Suspension Noise on 2006

    Just got a call from the garage - they replaced the shock and top plate, but they say the noise is still there !!! They wanted to keep the car...
    Post by: Deforest, Dec 17, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Shock / Strut / Suspension Noise on 2006

    I had a similar noise, in the front left. Made an appointment and took it to dealer - they said they didn't hear anything. I asked for the tech to...
    Post by: Deforest, Dec 15, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum