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    Dash board paint flaking away.....

    With my 2005 Prius out of warranty, having the dealer fix the scratched/peeling paint on the glovebox buttons was out of the question. With a bit...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Buying Corolla Seat with Handle is the Easy Part

    Good luck with the retrofit. You can find instructions on how I did it (back in August of 2005, time does fly!) at: Prius Documents - Folder...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, May 1, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Loud Bluetooth noise ("horn" or "tone" sound) prior to dialing

    Yes, I have exactly the same phenomenon with my Palm Centro / AT&T Phone.
    Post by: Solar_Powered, May 1, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Loud Bluetooth noise ("horn" or "tone" sound) prior to dialing

    2005 Prius. Palm Centro / AT&T Phone. When I initiate a call from the Prius touchscreen (not initiated from the phone itself), a loud "horn...
    Thread by: Solar_Powered, Mar 3, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Finally, I've got a height adjustable driver's seat

    Re: Finally, I've got a height adjustable driver's seat Talonts, I wish it was as easy as swapping the seat backs. But, according to my...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    The Volt: Saw it ~Touched it ~ took pics

    My wife and I also attended the "Alt Car Expo" in Santa Monica (California) this past weekend, and saw (touched) the Volt. I doubt that this was...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Prius side blinkers? -pic-

    If you like fender-mounted turn-signal repeaters, follow this link to my instructions, on how to install them yourself....
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    DO NOT buy from Tustin Toyota or North Hollywood Toyota

    Yes, I couldn't agree more - Avoid Tustin Toyota! Back in 2005 when I was shopping for my Prius, they wanted $2000 over MSRP! (I later bought my...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Finally, I've got a height adjustable driver's seat

    Re: Finally, I've got a height adjustable driver's seat I've been extremely busy and haven't been to PriusChat for a while. Some have sent me...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Electric Power from Prius

    If you power requirements are minimal (less than 7 amps at 120 VAC), I invite you to look at my inverter project "Prius as Back-up Power" at...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Aug 24, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    First a few rock dings on the bumper & hood, now it's a thousand!

    Sometimes I think my Prius has an "attracting force field" around it. I've been hit by rocks, lumber, pieces of metal, and once a tire-iron...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Jun 11, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius as Back-up Power

    First off, let me say that I'm not trying to power my entire house from the Prius. I just wanted a few critical items to continue to operate if we...
    Thread by: Solar_Powered, Jun 1, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Clicking in driver door panel

    I think I know what this is. It is more noticable in the morning when it is cold, as I believe it is the plastic door panel rubbing against the...
    Post by: Solar_Powered, Nov 15, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum