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    Check engine light, Break light, no A/C. Shop can't fix it.

    The car stereo was just a small car stereo. Nothing fancy. No external amp, etc. The capacitor was a teeny tiny thing. I installed it no...
    Post by: gringostar, Nov 14, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check engine light, Break light, no A/C. Shop can't fix it.

    Hey guys, I have a 2005 Prius with 204K miles and all of a sudden, the check engine light goes on, the brake light goes on and I lose all of my...
    Thread by: gringostar, Nov 14, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check engine and warning light, brake light, no fuel recognized

    The mechanic wants $50 to diagnose. What is the hardware I need to do this myself?
    Post by: gringostar, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check engine and warning light, brake light, no fuel recognized

    You mean I have to buy something to stick inside of it and then connect to an app?
    Post by: gringostar, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check engine and warning light, brake light, no fuel recognized

    Hey all, My 2005 baby has 209,000 miles on her. Check engine light, warning light, and brake light are on, plus it's not recognizing any fuel....
    Thread by: gringostar, Aug 21, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    OK. Great. Thanks.
    Post by: gringostar, May 22, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    How long should I do this for?
    Post by: gringostar, May 22, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    The new battery is from Toyota dealer installed 70,000 miles ago.
    Post by: gringostar, May 22, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    Will the Hybrid battery charge if the car is not driven but left in "Ready" position? I could have my roommate start the car twice a week. I...
    Post by: gringostar, May 22, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    No. It got a new battery 70,000 miles ago.
    Post by: gringostar, May 22, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How to Store 2005 Prius for 3 months?

    Hello all, I'm traveling this summer for 3 months. Prius will be parked driveway with 12V battery disconnected. Do I need to have someone...
    Thread by: gringostar, May 22, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    50 mpg city 60 mpg fwy

    Honda was sued for overstating MPG
    Post by: gringostar, May 13, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy