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    Any warning signs a gen3 hybrid battery is failing?

    Thanks for the correction that it's NutsAboutBolt (not '&'), as well as the extremely helpful tips on how to get to the HV fan.
    Post by: mjkcal, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Any warning signs a gen3 hybrid battery is failing?

    Informative website! Thanks for adding that you have had success with a Prolong Battery reconditioning sys. Definitely worth checking into.
    Post by: mjkcal, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Any warning signs a gen3 hybrid battery is failing?

    (1) So glad you mentioned the hv battery fan! I hadn't even known about needing to clean that! For any readers who, like me, need to learn how,...
    Post by: mjkcal, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Any warning signs a gen3 hybrid battery is failing?

    My 2010 Prius has 119k miles. Though it currently runs well, I've read that the hybrid battery lifespan is 100k-150k mi. I want to keep it as...
    Thread by: mjkcal, Apr 21, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Replacing the Front, Lower Valance Cover Spoiler

    I just had this happen on my 2010 (Gen3) Prius. Depending on the website (even among those selling the genuine OEM part!), the part may be called...
    Post by: mjkcal, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Front, Lower Valence Cover Spoiler Part Number

    I just had this happen on my 2010 (Gen3) Prius. Depending on the website (even among those selling the genuine OEM part!), the part may be called...
    Thread by: mjkcal, Apr 8, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Rear brakes going before front

    Many thanks, Chap, for your full explanation of why the rear brakes have this issue and exactly what to do about it! Why don't Prius manuals...
    Post by: mjkcal, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Rear brakes going before front

    Please explain this "routine" for the rear brakes. I, too, just had to replace my rear pads & rotors though the front brakes are fine.
    Post by: mjkcal, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius won't shift to drive

    The 12 volt battery needs a jumpstart (not the hybrid battery). Instructions begin on p 543 of the Prius 2010 Manual. Your dash lights up...
    Post by: mjkcal, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius won't shift to drive

    Post by: mjkcal, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion