DirkAshburn's Recent Activity

  1. DirkAshburn replied to the thread General Advice - Hybrid battery and AC.

    It's very normal. I city commute drive daily. That battery meter is all over the place. Take it out on a highway, it will go back to...

    Jun 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
  2. DirkAshburn replied to the thread Shocker XL Train horn install.

    It's really impressive work, glad you're having fun with it.

    Jun 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
  3. DirkAshburn liked Radiospank's post in the thread Shocker XL Train horn install.

    update, added this Nathan K3 train horn, tbh i was underwhelmed and went back to the Shockers.. but heres some install pics [ATTACH]...

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  4. DirkAshburn replied to the thread Help!!! Cranks briefly but won’t start.

    True that, I stand corrected.

    Jun 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
  5. DirkAshburn replied to the thread Options to Replace Hybrid Battery.

    What stud was broke, one on the pack? Can you just get a replacement from a junk yard? Seems like you are >.< close to having it wrapped...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
  6. DirkAshburn replied to the thread Help!!! Cranks briefly but won’t start.

    Sounds like starter failure to me. I'd address that first. Did you get the compression tested after replacing the head?

    Jun 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
  7. DirkAshburn replied to the thread 2011 290k miles, Check Hybrid Status last week. Fix or sell?.

    Well let us know how it goes if you replace it. I'd be interested on the before/after MPG and if it does clear up any issues. My 2011...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
  8. DirkAshburn replied to the thread 2011 290k miles, Check Hybrid Status last week. Fix or sell?.

    Wait - they will do a brand new OEM plus install for $2,900? Dang - go for that. I'd be 1000% sure it's a brand new OEM Toyota pack and...

    Jun 11, 2025