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    Anti Theft Alarm / Horn won't stop

    If it's not the 12v battery... You might have a bad door switch. If the car "thinks" the door is being opened while the alarm is armed, then it...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 17, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Newbie with questions

    Did the MFD (touchscreen) indicate the traction battery was low (0-2) bars? Or did you just see the big red triangle and some other dash lights?...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Buying a 2005 Prius with 155,000 over Forester

    Well, perhaps my statement was a bit too strong. Let me say the OEM Goodyear Integrity tires don't offer much in the way of snow traction, which...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Newbie with questions

    The 12v battery should have been the one to be drained in your scenario. Have you ever replaced your 12v battery? Have you checked it to see...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Bucking when stopped

    Thanks Ed. Is this the post you're referring to: VVT Oil Filter? Poor MPG'S? | Page 2 | PriusChat ? Seems simple enough. May be able to get...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Evaporator replacement

    Not silly at all. Many people, myself included, would have trouble coming up with $1100 to fixed an issue. And that's just the estimate, the...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Bucking when stopped

    Thanks for the replies so far. Just to clarify, the engine is running when I feel the bucking (in warm-up mode). It's pretty rough when it shuts...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Rotors/Brake Pads

    Brake pads are about $40 for a set, rotors are $80 each. So that's $200 in parts. It's probably about an hour worth of work if you know what...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Bucking when stopped

    Good evening all, I've been lurking around here for a while, but here's my first real issue. After I start my car and put it in D, car stopped...
    Thread by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Should I be worried about dealer transmission fluid change mistake?

    I would like to think the luxury dealers have higher standards than the mainstream dealers. If I dropped $65K on a car, and knowing how stringent...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Evaporator replacement

    The problem with the AC on the Prius is it requires a special non-conductive lubricant. I can't remember the specifics on the Toyota lubricant but...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    new owner for a 2005 Prius

    Do some research on the warranty company. Some have a history of not paying when you need it to. Extended warranties are largely considered as a...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    One for the Experts - Only (Oil usage)

    If you want to go cheap with oil, go to Walmart and buy the SuperTech brand (Walmart's store brand). It's about as cheap as you can get and still...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Buying a 06 at 143k. Will it last 5 more years?

    Lots of good advice here... I'll add mine. A Prius at 143K would be a financial gamble. It might need work at 145k or it might run perfectly for...
    Post by: scotthershall, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum