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    Had to Replace the 12V - UGH

    Needed to replace the 12V in a Psuedo emergency mode as I have to drive the car from San Jose (250 miles) to my other home near Yosemite for a job...
    Thread by: Grzldvt, Dec 27, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Is navigation in the Car or Screen Unit?

    Totally agree, the stock Nav system is pathetic at best. When I travel a major expressway, it has me getting off at the next exit, turning left...
    Post by: Grzldvt, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    2006 Prius Advice. bay area california.

    I would pass on this one. Too many issues for the price. You are buying a beater car. It has not been very well maintained and down the road...
    Post by: Grzldvt, Oct 26, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Some Improved Gas Mileage - New Plugs and New Coils

    I replaced the plugs and coils. This is a car I got for free and have no idea when the plugs and coils were changed. It has 220K and the plugs...
    Thread by: Grzldvt, Sep 15, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Who still has the 'original spark-plugs'-How many miles on the Prius

    I am guessing mine are at 110k+ miles. The person I got the car from always changed the oil and filters, but told me today she never changed the...
    Post by: Grzldvt, Sep 4, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Is there a way to completely delete the JBL system?

    I am also an audiophile and have won IASCA awards for SQ. Why would you replace it? For starters there is excellent sound with the JBL system....
    Post by: Grzldvt, Sep 1, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Why is my paint fading?

    This is the perfect answer. I owned a very high end detail shop in Silicon Valley and have more experience than most, and yes I am way over 50....
    Post by: Grzldvt, Sep 1, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 New Struts Question

    I got a 2007 for free that cost me $5K to get back on the road, It has 217K on in it I am bottoming out on even mild dips in the road. Need a...
    Thread by: Grzldvt, May 23, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Power Cuts Out When Traction Control Kicks in - Dangerous????

    I have a second home near Yosemite and CA is having huge, nasty storms and in my case a lot of snow at 3000 feet. Car handled the snow just fine...
    Thread by: Grzldvt, Feb 28, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Headlight Restoration

    I see many old posts on the subject most of which do not go far enough. I owned a high end detailing shop in Silicon Valley and put a lifetime...
    Thread by: Grzldvt, Jan 17, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting