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    Hard wiring a ground loop isolator in '08 Touring

    I had the TSB work completed on my '08 Prius. The port was very noisy before the work, and now the noise is gone. A very nice fix. I do not notice...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Should we buy the nav system?

    I like the nav system. It is not perfect, but it is very good and has several features that the Tom-Tom portable that I have used does not....
    Post by: FlyFamily1, May 13, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Cleaning touch screen

    I was sooo ticked off with myself one fine day when listening to the radio before shutting the car off to go to the office. Bothered by the dust,...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, May 8, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Is car jacking posible with the SKS?

    This thread got my curiosity up. In the interest of learning, I tried it out. It appears that if a FOB is in the car and the doors are locked, the...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Total Mileage Between Fill-Ups

    I live in the same area. If your parents drive the Prius the way they drive BMWs and the like around here, they won't see those kinds of numbers....
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Total Mileage Between Fill-Ups

    Thank you. I am very pleased with this car. You are correct. The warmer weather definitely has an affect. I am also blocking the top portion of...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Speed Sensor Defeat Update

    That is the issue. You have to know the number. I agree that the voice dial works very well. Also, using voice for entering an address is best...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Total Mileage Between Fill-Ups

    I have been filling up at 2 pips and getting around 430-450 miles. Now that I am starting to break the 60 MPG barrier, I will probably get more.
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Speed Sensor Defeat Update

    Thanks for the reply! Based on your feedback, I installed two switches for the overrides. This works very very well. I think this is much safer...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Speed Sensor Defeat Update

    In this thread, it is mentioned "The distance display seems to advance and the mileage values and power flow arrows seem normal." Maybe I am...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    First Morning with a Blocked Grill

    I figured as much. I was being a bit facetious. I am sure glad that I check in with the board though. There is a lot of good information. Thanks...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Feb 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    First Morning with a Blocked Grill

    This may be a long post. Sorry. First off, I look around the parking lot at work, and other cars on the road, and I don't see any other Prius...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Feb 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    What services you need and what you don't

    Re: What services you need and what you don't James, Where are you located? Would you hold the same philosophy for an annual inspection on my...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Dec 21, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Driver training

    Thanks for sharing Hobbit. The Prius is my first car with ABS. The best tip I got from your notes was to load up the front suspension by breaking...
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Nov 25, 2007 in forum: Local Prius Club Main Forum
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    Phones that positively work well with the Prius

    The Blackberry 8800 series works very well with the Prius BT. No phonebook sync, incoming call ring, or auto connectivity issues.
    Post by: FlyFamily1, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics