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Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

Thanks. I know this is off-topic, but your signature line indicates that you prefer to take Pascal's wager. I do not. Simply because...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

I feel I've already explained this issue in exhaustive detail. I am loathe to reiterate everything again. I imagined I could install a...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

Like I already said, I've jump-started plenty of Priuses, and there was never a 100 amp load or even 50 amps.

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

I can tell when someone is just guessing.

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

I'm starting to think the ammeter is not worth the trouble. I'd need a big solenoid to break the power, and I'm not sure I want to rely...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

The problem is that I have no a meter with a wide enough range. It would have to handle milliamps right up to full load.

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

I think you're correct, my idea wouldn't work.

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Installing a panel meter.

I haven't seen the kind of parasitic drain I saw before, I guess I'm guarding against it happening again.

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Installing a panel meter

My Gen 5 seems to be very sensitive to voltage drop, and it's also unfortunately prone to erratic parasitic drain. I want to install a...

Forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

I agree that the newer Priuses have a starting problem. Below a certain threshold voltage, the car will not even try to go into READY...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

That's correct, it makes no sense that the 12 V battery delivers 100 amps or even 50 amps on startup. It only has to activate the...

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Lost smartphone connection.

It's happened before. When I start the car, and there is no Android Auto running, it's usually because my smartphone failed to connect....

Forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

Well, that makes no sense. Since the Prius has no regular alternator, it relies on a DC-DC converter to take power from the hybrid...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Hybrid system Malfunction (Visit Your Dealership).

Cold Cranking Amps have absolutely nothing to do with a hybrid that doesn't have a starter.

Paul Gregory replied to the thread I gotta say, I'm gonna keep it..

Well, then they better let your rear end sit lower.