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    Instrument Panel Lights adjustment

    Just closing this thread: turns out I had the same problem as detailed over on this thread: Dash Dimmer Switch Not Working | PriusChat In short,...
    Post by: Fivel, Jan 15, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    recommendend diagnostic steps for p0302 and p0137

    So just to update/close this ticket (so to speak): I replaced the spark plugs last week. They were showing their age, and it definitely were...
    Post by: Fivel, Jul 20, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Inverter Cooler Pump — Aftermarket?

    Hi All, Looking for informed perspectives on whether an aftermarket inverter cooler pump is an acceptable option. OEM is ~$120, aftermarket can be...
    Thread by: Fivel, Jul 16, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    CatShield vs. CatSecurity catalytic shield

    Seconding the advice to find a cheap one and install yourself — they really are only a deterrent, like bicycle locks, if the thief wants to get it...
    Post by: Fivel, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Slow leak in Transaxel seam

    I've had this same issue on my 2007 prius, with 100,000 miles on it. I drained and replaced the fluid about 6 months ago, 1) because it had never...
    Post by: Fivel, Jul 14, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    recommendend diagnostic steps for p0302 and p0137

    Thanks, that article was very informative indeed! I guess it doesn't map exactly onto the Gen II, but it is super helpful to understand what was...
    Post by: Fivel, Jul 11, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    recommendend diagnostic steps for p0302 and p0137

    Hey Folks Just got some trouble codes today, looking for advice on troubleshooting. Got the above codes, car shuddering, some difficulty with...
    Thread by: Fivel, Jul 11, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Preventing Catalytic Converter theft

    Just out of curiosity, which $140 aftermarket one are you going with? I live in NY, so technically I'm not allowed to use an aftermarket, but...
    Post by: Fivel, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Instrument Panel Lights adjustment

    Thanks — I just tried these steps and taillights are working, and the on/off is showing up appropriately in the signal check screen....
    Post by: Fivel, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Instrument Panel Lights adjustment

    Hi all, I can't adjust the instrument panel lights on my 2007 base Prius. I just got the car in June, the adjustment hasn't worked the whole time...
    Thread by: Fivel, Oct 16, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    12v Battery Yuasa $95 -- Too Good to be True?

    You know, I thought I had read through most things in the forum on the 12v batteries, but I had not come across that. If the situation were a...
    Post by: Fivel, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    12v Battery Yuasa $95 -- Too Good to be True?

    Quick update question: he just got in stock a Yuasa S34B20L... the size is fine (i have non-sks, so it's not a problem), but it seems the polarity...
    Post by: Fivel, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting