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    OBD2 recommendations? links?

    Just purchased the AUTEL AP200, seems to do everything the previous expensive models did. It does ask you often to repeat a selection when setting...
    Post by: rcard0, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    SEND TO NHTSA <<Prius 2nd Generation Headlight Issues

    I had that random on/off flickering problem a couple of years ago on my Gen2 2006, out of warranty (of course). The dealer replaced the HID bulbs...
    Post by: rcard0, Dec 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    12v Battery Voltage

    My 2006 is on it's second 12v battery. The battery in the car is now 4 yrs old (an Optima Yellow top). We only drive short distances daily, 3-6...
    Thread by: rcard0, Dec 25, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2006 Prius huge MPG drop. Why??

    I'm guessing your 12v battery is on its way out. The engine has to run more often to keep it charged. I was experiencing a nearly 10 mpg drop, and...
    Post by: rcard0, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Changed oil 5k miles oil, very clean mobil1

    :confused: And how do you do that without the oil draining out? Flip the car over?:)
    Post by: rcard0, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    electronic key not unlocking doors or allowing car to start

    2006 Prius w/ "the works" 34,9k miles I replaced the batteries in our FoBs a couple of months ago, so I was sure they were ok. Tested them...
    Thread by: rcard0, Aug 4, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Knowledge Base Articles Discussion
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    replace Key Fob Battery?

    Mine just hit 5 years today. Replaced (both fobs) with Panasonic CR2032. Note - the jewelers Phillips screwdriver is a 1.6mm. Radio Shack also...
    Post by: rcard0, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How to Change the Oil on your Prius with Pictures

    Post by: rcard0, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: Knowledge Base Articles Discussion
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    Updating 2006 Prius Nav DVD

    Yup, found a TOYOTA LEXUS NAVIGATION DISC U32 D VER 7.1 on eBay and got it cheap. Works gret and no more silly "Agree" button to click before you...
    Post by: rcard0, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Updating 2006 Prius Nav DVD

    cool - ty fire~! :)
    Post by: rcard0, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Updating 2006 Prius Nav DVD

    My 2006 Prius navigation uses the disc: 86271-47040 464210-0701 U40 v 5.1 . Not being inclined to be gouged by the dealer ($300 !?) I have...
    Thread by: rcard0, Jun 20, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Fueling up your Prius

    Just stopped to fuel up my new 06 Pine Mica Pk8 Prius for the first time. The auto-shut-off pump wouldn't let me fill up. It just kept shutting...
    Post by: rcard0, Feb 5, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting