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    Lithium replacement pack nearing market. Sounds great

    NiMH and Lithium batteries have very different charge and discharge characteristics. I would be reluctant to just drop a lithium pack in a...
    Post by: lesturner, Feb 17, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    clicking noise when turning right only

    Unless you have a torn rubber boot that allowed contamination in, I would replace both at the same time. If one is worn, the other is not likely...
    Post by: lesturner, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    clicking noise when turning right only

    Typically that would indicate worn CV joints.
    Post by: lesturner, Nov 9, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    USB Port Died a death by iPhone

    This cable may be a "quick fix"... Search Amazon for: HIGHROCK 30cm USB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y
    Post by: lesturner, Oct 13, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    USB Port Died a death by iPhone

    I have a Nissan Frontier that had a similar problem... The 5V needed to power your USB device/stick comes directly from your head unit. If the...
    Post by: lesturner, Oct 13, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Plz help!!! 2017 Prius 4 and 4 Touring

    I have been told by a number of folks (dealer and not) that the spring rates and shocks are different on the touring versions. That could explain...
    Post by: lesturner, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Tucson Az - Great Prius gas mileage

    I'm guessing all the car rental places try to upsell their customers... I had one instance where they tried to upsell me to the next higher level...
    Post by: lesturner, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    2007 with 250K on it... Still going strong. They were only going to give me a token amount for it in trade for our new 2018, so I will just keep...
    Post by: lesturner, Sep 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    HELP! GEN 2 - 2005 Prius-Sirus/Terristerial Radios/CD go on/off

    Do all the audio inputs go dead or just the satellite radio? (Aux, AM, FM, or CD). If it affect them all, it will be a radio/amplifier issue....
    Post by: lesturner, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Uk Prius Dash Cam

    I have used the heavy duty scotch black tape made for holding edge molding on vehicles. Found it at the local auto parts store. Has held through...
    Post by: lesturner, Aug 28, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Rear brakes at 200k miles

    Well... Just serviced the back brakes at 230K... Mostly out of guilt. After all they had to be about ready for replacement. They were only...
    Post by: lesturner, Nov 20, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    HID makes fog lights useless

    If you are willing to do a little soldering, the instructions are here... Fog lights Do keep in mind that in many states, law requires...
    Post by: lesturner, Jun 26, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Front Tire Thudding feeling

    I have recently had a similar problem. The wheel will balance and everything checks out, but thumps at low speeds. At road speed it seems to...
    Post by: lesturner, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Blue Tooth Phone

    My Phone has a Cancel button to turn off the speakerphone (and revert back to the mic/speaker in the phone). An earlier phone had a headset...
    Post by: lesturner, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Switch telephone to private

    The only issue is that I can choose what I say in front of the other passengers... The person on the other end may not know (or remember) there...
    Post by: lesturner, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics