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    keeping settings when replacing 12 v battery: which booster battery to use?

    I want to do the same thing, 2amp/10amp/50ampbooster using the 2amp setting during the swap. I don't have a trickle setting, only the 2amp...
    Post by: JimboRay, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    braking in reverse

    This has happened since day 1 and still happening. Always step on the brake firmly, driveway slope +/0/-, the reslting ride is jerky. This is such...
    Post by: JimboRay, Dec 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Did you know ?? Cruise Control is disabled if in 'B' mode ?

    An interesting aside: In Searchlight, NV it is illegal to use an engine brake anywhere within the city limits. So when driving through on US 95...
    Post by: JimboRay, Dec 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New 12 volt battery alternatives to OEM

    I purchased a 2010 Prius V September 2010. Currently 3700 miles. I drove the car once in a while and kept the aux batt charged for a year until...
    Post by: JimboRay, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    New 12 volt battery alternatives to OEM

    Look at the Vpower XPC550, 55 aH, better than Optima Yellow (needs no converter kit) costs ~$200 including shipping. I'm considering getting one...
    Post by: JimboRay, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion