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    12 volt battery loose connection

    I noticed that too. Dialectric grease is non conductive and serves as a vapor barrier to moisture/battery-fumes, which cause corrosion. Put it...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Oct 1, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Wheel Covers on Prius Prime

    Going through a rather old and poorly maintained car wash I managed to mangle the 'wheel cover' on my 2017 prime. I will spare all the details....
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Aug 14, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Wiper blade sizes

    Just looked up this by rain-x part number on Amazon. According to Amazon it does NOT fit my 2017 Prime. Looks like wrong size? Tried to link...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Jan 24, 2022 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    Wiper blade sizes

    Just looked up this by rain-x part number 5079281-2 on Amazon per post made early in thread. According to Amazon it does NOT fit my 2017 Prime....
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Jan 24, 2022 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    Using the Primes 120v Charger at 240 Volts, Cost $20 !!!

    So that box has both 120 and 240 volts? Presumably, the bottom female plug is 240 and the top is 120? And you have no warning or indications on...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Feb 14, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Using the Primes 120v Charger at 240 Volts, Cost $20 !!!

    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Feb 14, 2020 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Cabin air filter

    Mice! I just checked my 2017 Prime's cabin air filter and found evidence of mice, not a nest just the telltale chewed acorns, insulation bits,...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, Feb 6, 2020 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Standard Prius Prime Charger (G9060-47130) supporting 240V

    I'm sure that Toyota Inc is not about to authorize this retrofit, or provide support of any kind or form. Ever. Think of the possible liability...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, May 30, 2019 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Standard Prius Prime Charger (G9060-47130) supporting 240V

    Thanks! Your comments make sense to me even though they depend primarily on inference, deduction and logic - not to mention some physics. It...
    Post by: Richard Merwyn, May 30, 2019 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Standard Prius Prime Charger (G9060-47130) supporting 240V

    Post by: Richard Merwyn, May 30, 2019 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging