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    GET YOUR DEDICATED SNOW TIRES NOW !!!

    In Colorado, you need 3PMSF tires to allow you to drive on I-70 in winter (actually Sep-May, and without the need to carry chains/snow socks in...
    Post by: Karkus, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    640 miles range

    Very informative, and quite different from what my 2004 used to do. (It went 1-2 miles on electric after running out of gas, but with all the...
    Post by: Karkus, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Limiting engine startup in cold weather

    To get some defrosting without automatically kicking on the engine, I find it usually works to manually set the climate screen to Foot+Defrost...
    Post by: Karkus, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Scheduled Changes Happening Early

    Any updates on this issue? Happens to me too - over an hour early. - I just started using charge schedule (and my clocks are correct, FYI).
    Post by: Karkus, Jul 20, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Drivers side LED brake light dim

    Yes, it's most likely the contacts in the connector. Sometimes just unplugging/plugging in the connector a few times may do it.... I twisted the...
    Post by: Karkus, Jan 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Coastel EV switch stopped working?

    I've had intermittent problems with the EV switch not responding (no beeps) for over a year. On average, it worked about 70% of the time. A few...
    Post by: Karkus, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Dash Rattle Around Left Quarter Window

    There are/were multiple rattles/creaks in my 2004: 1) The main rattle came from the quarter window area. Pushing down on the triangle piece...
    Post by: Karkus, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dash Rattle Around Left Quarter Window

    I think I fixed it !!!!! This has been driving me nuts for months, and pushing down on that triangular plastic piece only fixes the problem for a...
    Post by: Karkus, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check Engine due to Rock hitting underside?

    Yep, I know I shouldn't drive rough roads (or in deep snow) with my Prius....but I do, although my offroading doesn't sound anywhere close to as...
    Post by: Karkus, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Check Engine due to Rock hitting underside?

    We drove our Prius on some dirt/jeep roads in the mountains last weekend and heard a couple of rocks hit/scrape the bottom of the car. Then I...
    Thread by: Karkus, Jul 21, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    MPG variance between actual and computer?

    Due to the bladder and differences between gas pumps, you'll see large errors of up to 5 mpg when calculating mpg from gallons and miles (compared...
    Post by: Karkus, Nov 17, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    I Gave up on Coastaletech today... BAD Service..

    I had a resonably good experience with support on my EV kit. I installed it, but it didn't work. I emailed, and they replied a day later. Then...
    Post by: Karkus, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Checking The MFD Connectors

    No need to replace the MFD! It's a simple problem documented by John1701a http://john1701a.com/prius/logs/prius-log183.htm 2-28-2005 Ahh!...
    Post by: Karkus, Sep 16, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Neutral Vs Glide

    Yes, you're right...there is no regen braking in N, and I believe the ICE still has to turn above 42 mph. Supposedly there could be a...
    Post by: Karkus, Aug 18, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy