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    Which mount work well for Nexus 7?

    Has anyone tried a cupholder mount? Google "cup holder nexus 7 mount" For security when parked, I could hide both the tablet and the mount in the...
    Post by: prj, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Variable exhaust valve

    It's the exhaust heat recovery system. Coolant is circulated around the exhaust pipe to help the engine warm up faster. See the photos in this...
    Post by: prj, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2008 Prius - sks unlock and horn going off

    Do you have two fobs? Try using the other one and see if that fixes it.
    Post by: prj, Nov 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Which battery powers the starter?

    Yeah, no starter and no alternator. No belts either, the A/C and oil and water pumps are all electric. The Prius Simulator page shows how the...
    Post by: prj, Nov 25, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Going to Tailgate in a Prius - is this a bad idea??

    Start the car, leave it in Park, and use the parking brake. Then lock the passenger doors, get out of the driver seat, and lock the driver door...
    Post by: prj, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    All window except driver's stopped working

    You have the window lock button engaged. It's near the top of the driver door button panel. When pressed, the lights on the switches for the...
    Post by: prj, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Battery Cooling Fan Constantly Runs Every Highway Trip - Normal?

    I never hear my fan running on my 2011. I've done winter driving, summer heat (99F with A/C set on 77F), creeping through freeway congestion, long...
    Post by: prj, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    I have a weird hunch that my odometer is not accurate

    20 km is 12.4 miles, which matches up with your 20 & 13 difference. See the little km/h:MPH button. But if you are set to kilometers/hour,...
    Post by: prj, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Slight Front End Shaking 63-69mph ?

    I was going to take my Prius to an outside tire store to get the wheels rebalanced, to see if they could do a better job. But the vibration isn't...
    Post by: prj, Jul 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Fuel Economy diagram with and without Air Condition

    Older cars would run the A/C full blast, then add heat from the engine to adjust the temperature coming out the vents. I used to have to rev the...
    Post by: prj, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Prius C 2012 - Removing Back seat

    My 2011 regular Prius is great for one road bike. There's 6 feet of space with the rear seat folded down, and the passenger front seat moved up to...
    Post by: prj, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Slight Front End Shaking 63-69mph ?

    I have the same wheel out of balance vibration, most noticeable at 64-66 mph. The dealer rotated and balanced the tires at 7000 miles. It helped a...
    Post by: prj, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway

    The Blue Ridge Parkway has very few sharp curves. Most corners can be ridden at the posted 45 mph. I rode about 40 miles on the Parkway last...
    Post by: prj, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway

    [IMG] To control your speed on long downhills: 1. Use cruise control. On downhills, it'll slow you down more than just letting your foot off the...
    Post by: prj, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Bicycle carrying ideas

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    Post by: prj, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications