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    Coverking Seat Covers

    I watched a couple of YouTube videos; one recommended pushing down the eyelets in the rear of the rear bench seat, then rotating it up toward the...
    Post by: R3PB, May 23, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Toyota remote start question

    Update: Finally got it to work. Turned out, I was waiting too long between clicks (waited until after it had finished its beeps and flashes, then...
    Post by: R3PB, Feb 16, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Toyota remote start question

    My 2010 solar roof model has the remote start stickers on both front windows, but when I click the lock button twice then press and hold a third...
    Post by: R3PB, Feb 15, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    VIN does not show my options package

    At company rep's request, I made a video showing all the options noted, and included a couple of VINs as well, and uploaded to them. Now awaiting...
    Post by: R3PB, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    VIN does not show my options package

    USAA will pay out half if I keep the car. And they'd issue a salvage title. I replaced my combo meter in about two hours. Just takes diving in,...
    Post by: R3PB, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    VIN does not show my options package

    So, I'm asking because the car was involved in a fender-bender (it wasn't me) resulting in dented hood and the assembly behind the bumper cover...
    Post by: R3PB, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    VIN does not show my options package

    My 2006 Gen 2 Prius has all the options associated with the "Touring" package, NW (8), such as navigation system, leather seats, rear camera,...
    Thread by: R3PB, Sep 15, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Brake lights

    My right brake light (called "Stop Light" in Prius wiring diagram) went out. Turned out to be a tiny amount of corrosion in the wiring harness...
    Post by: R3PB, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Rodents UNDER MY HOOD!

    I went through the same problem with my Prius and my wife's RAV4. Regarding moth balls: we had mice getting into my propane grill, so I put a ton...
    Post by: R3PB, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    My HID bulb replacement on my 06 prius

    Update, 7/25/17: One of the lights was inserted cocked, so I took it out and straightened it. I had forgotten to mention above that on the...
    Post by: R3PB, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    My HID bulb replacement on my 06 prius

    So I just finished replacing two HID bulbs on my 2006 Prius, touring model. In reality, the only piece I needed to remove was the fuse box cover....
    Post by: R3PB, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    What is this noise?

    Fixed it! I took my Prius in to be diagnosed. They attach sensors at likely points, drive it, then analyze the recorded results. They narrowed it...
    Post by: R3PB, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this noise?

    FWIW my 260k 2006 Prius is having the identical issue. Somewhere along the line I'd attributed it to a worn strut, but since yours is new, that...
    Post by: R3PB, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Is $2100 reasonable for replacing a catalytic converter?

    My 2006 Prius has almost 186000 miles on it, and the check engine light came on two weeks ago, with the code for catalytic converter (P0420). I...
    Post by: R3PB, Oct 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting