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    Regenerative braking and/or wheel bearing

    Seasons Greetings, bad wheel bearings (generally) will create enough friction to make the hub area warm to very hot. When we test drive any...
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 18, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Fusible Link

    Thanks, I'm wearing the rubber gloves-probably. "Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life." ― Mark Twain
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 14, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fusible Link

    Thanks for the fine info about the blown fusible link. I am replacing it soon. *Question, do I need to unplug the hybrid or is disconnecting the...
    Thread by: Jackie V, Nov 14, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Looking for Advice - Long Road Trip

    Awesome road trip... I want to go! Great info from everyone. Don't forget a tow strap-rope w/ the open hooks on the ends. Anyone w/ an awd vehicle...
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 14, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    Grates Tibi " I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am. " ' Descartes
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    Since these bars run down both sides is there usually a broken area on one or both/like happens with a fuse?
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 12, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    TYVM, That's the bugger.
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 12, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    TYVM, Very Appreciated. "An eye for an eye only leaves the whole world blind." ' Mahatma Gandhi
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 12, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    Can these busbars be bent for better contact? "An eye for an eye only leaves the whole world blind." ' Mahatma Gandhi
    Post by: Jackie V, Nov 11, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. How to fix?

    I just found the Battery (post-screw) loose under fuse box. I noticed it while jumping w/a BoosterPac ES5000. My rear 12v is fully charged and I...
    Thread by: Jackie V, Nov 11, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Gen III 12V Battery Available at Costco?

    I just purchased the Optima 8171-767 DS46B24R yellowtop for under $150 included 2 day shipping from Amazon.
    Post by: Jackie V, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid System Warning light + multiple other alarms lit simultaneously

    I recently checked the 12v battery after sitting overnight, it showed 11.1 v and I am going replace it soon. Thanks for your inquiry(y)
    Post by: Jackie V, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid System Warning light + multiple other alarms lit simultaneously

    dolj, some (fuses) had a looseness "like a loose tooth that is still not ready to pull"??
    Post by: Jackie V, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting