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    Yellow Exclamation mark on dashboard not related to tire pressure, help

    I have a 97 Prius with 187,000 miles, and I left it in a parking lot for about 10 days due to a trip. After I start the car, the yellow...
    Thread by: Purple Penguin, Oct 14, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Many thanks for all of your suggestions! I summarized all and bring a print out to the mechanic who changed the spark plugs today. I specifically...
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    What does "OP" mean? Thanks.
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Many thanks to your suggestions! Many thanks for the pictures!
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Thanks for your reply, is it easy to change by oneself?
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Thanks for your reply! I will have the codes pulled and get back to you. Here are the codes the mechanic listed for me: P0102 - MAF or VAF A...
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Also the "Check Engine" light is on. But it was on for a while for unknown reason. I found sometimes it will go off after a full tank, then turn...
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    I bought the car at 150 K, so not sure whether spark plug was changed around 120K or not. It was running fine without the acceleration problem...
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    The actually died once while driving up hill. I learned by then not to step hard on the gas pedal uphill. If I climb the hill slowly, there is no...
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    Thanks for your reply, I will go back to check the wire.
    Post by: Purple Penguin, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Acceleration problem after spark plug change

    I have a 2007 Prius with ~180000, which runs great. The mechanic shop I used for oil change suggest me to change spark plug because they are...
    Thread by: Purple Penguin, Jul 4, 2016, 30 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum