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    What do the rims look like under the caps on the Prime's wheels?

    PN 42603-52170 Bought on Amazon <$80 delivered for four caps. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Installed without tools in a minute. Plastic hub caps have scarred...
    Post by: rmnelson, Jun 2, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Should I leave the Prime plugged in when not in use and charge is complete?

    Thanks for the interesting comments about this issue. The car gets used on an irregular basis, and I wondered if keeping the traction battery...
    Post by: rmnelson, Dec 8, 2016 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Should I leave the Prime plugged in when not in use and charge is complete?

    I couldn't find leaving it plugged in addressed in either the pdf or the printed manual. Tesla S manual goes on and on about how wonderful it is...
    Post by: rmnelson, Dec 6, 2016 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Any advice about the Extra Care VSA?

    Dealer pushed it pretty hard. I worry about 200 computers (or whatever) in the car and perhaps needing to replace a few of them down the road....
    Thread by: rmnelson, Dec 6, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Should I leave the Prime plugged in when not in use and charge is complete?

    Pretty much covers it; I'm not driving every day and just wondered what the correct procedure is. Can't find anything in the manual.
    Thread by: rmnelson, Dec 6, 2016, 33 replies, in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Set of 4 stock wheels 2005 Gen II no tpm

    Set of 4 stock Prius v2 wheels from 2005 in good condition. Nokian 185/65R15 tires in good condition with some tread remaining are mounted on the...
    Thread by: rmnelson, Sep 13, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Private Sales
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    How To: Upgrade Head Unit (Kenwood eXcelon DNX6960)

    I installed the DNX6990HD without significant difficulty and it works. Wiring was exactly the same as described in your excellent guide....
    Post by: rmnelson, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    How To: Upgrade Head Unit (Kenwood eXcelon DNX6960)

    I'm about to order the DNX6990HD version and just want to make sure that your excellent instructions would work with that unit. I've read through...
    Post by: rmnelson, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    BT Tech Strut Tower Brace install pictures and Text

    I'm having the exact same problem too. I took it out last night to make sure I hadn't installed it upside down (which I had not), and the...
    Post by: rmnelson, May 31, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Squeaky Seats in Winter

    I had the squeaky seat problem. I found that the plastic piece with a screw at the back mentioned in a previous post was rubbing on another...
    Post by: rmnelson, Feb 1, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Steering Recall still happening

    I just got back from taking my 05' to Price Toyota in Wilmington, DE for the recall. They managed to get the steering wheel about 30° left of...
    Post by: rmnelson, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    So I figured out how to install my block heater

    Thanks to all who contributed to this post, I installed my heater in about an hour. Without your help I would have spent days under the car...
    Post by: rmnelson, Nov 26, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications