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    Bob, It's been quite a while. What do you know about disabling the power steering on a 2002...

    Bob, It's been quite a while. What do you know about disabling the power steering on a 2002 prius. Mine hit 250K recently and started with the PS...
    Profile Post by mikel 52 for bwilson4web, Jun 22, 2015
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    2002 problems after hv battery replacement.

    Since it is a remanufactured battery still under warranty. I'll leave the going inside up of it up to them.
    Post by: mikel 52, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002 problems after hv battery replacement.

    I haven't been online here for quite a while my 2002 was working fine, just a couple minor things along the way. Now at about 238,000 mi. But now...
    Thread by: mikel 52, Sep 1, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Check engine light P01436

    The gas cap was tight. It was probably just a couple on/off cycles short of clearing the light. The light went off just a few trips later that...
    Post by: mikel 52, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Check engine light P01436

    The other day on my way home form work the check engine light came on in my 2002. So I stopped at autozone and they told me it was a P01436 but...
    Thread by: mikel 52, Mar 30, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Check engine light comes on, then goes off later

    How full is you oil? If it is all the way full to the top mark or close to it, it may be possible that you are getting oil into the intake...
    Post by: mikel 52, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    G1 tire requirements

    I recently put Bridgestone B-381 P185-65-14s on my 2002. They are LRR tires. OE on civic hybrids. Some people claim to have 75000 on them. They...
    Post by: mikel 52, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2001 Prius Obd Code 3191 - Ecm Replacement Questions

    My 2002 has done that a couple times and a good cleaning of the throttle body takes care of it. Mike
    Post by: mikel 52, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius?

    the heater A/C controls more The little blue light that tells you the engine is cold there is an oil pan on the transaxle 14" tires are less...
    Post by: mikel 52, May 6, 2008 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    100,000 Mile Club

    My 2002 just turned 100,000 miles Sunday May 4th. I bought it used with 59000 on it and the only problems I've had are: The standard "classic...
    Post by: mikel 52, May 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    12V battery choices

    I just put a 12V battery and kit from elearnaid.com in my 2002 a couple weeks ago. everything fit very well. They had a high tech painted wood...
    Post by: mikel 52, Nov 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Buying a 2003 with 140,000 miles

    I bought a 2002 w/ 59000 on it last July and I currently have 81000 on it . It has been great. It came with Michelin Pilot tires that are not LRR...
    Post by: mikel 52, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    The worst car I ever owned...

    I've had a '63 Ford van, a '68 Ford wagon 390 3spd., '66 Porsche 912, '78 Dodge van, Datsun 510 wagon, '84 Ford Van, '67 Mustang Convertible, '86...
    Post by: mikel 52, May 9, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum