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    Programming FOB for 2006 Prius?

    Just worked for me with the non-SKS (black) variety of key on my 2006 Prius. I had one old, beaten up Master key and 2 blank, replacement keys I...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Jul 30, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Looking for Mechanic in St Petersburg/Tampa, Florida for swapping Catalytic Converter

    I don't know what's up with mechanics in Florida so far but we've had some tough luck getting someone to swap out the catalytic converter on a...
    Thread by: SoopahMan, May 15, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Where can i buy the main battery?

    Thanks again for all the help - questions: What does the GreenTec purchase do for the Prius community as a whole? Improves the battery resale...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Where can i buy the main battery?

    Thanks all!
    Post by: SoopahMan, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Where can i buy the main battery?

    Asking same question in Pinellas County/St Petersburg, Florida, didn't want to make a new thread. Is there a good choice around here for new main...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Sep 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Entire panel of lights, 12v battery bad, inverter pump bad - $1070, warranty?

    I want to start with my attempt to draw how terrifying my dash looked, that looks like it was drawn by a confused child: [IMG] You're welcome...
    Thread by: SoopahMan, Sep 8, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    #1 Threat to America: Bears Driving Priuses

    Black bear steals, crashes car in Lake Tahoe | abc7.com Includes video showing the damage to the Prius, which the bear managed to turn on, shift...
    Thread by: SoopahMan, Oct 5, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Google's self-driving cars take TED attendees for a wild ride

    The best benefit of this car is here, 2 minutes in: [media] The car stops for pedestrians and animals!
    Post by: SoopahMan, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    What is on top of this Prius?

    The pedals are driven by servos, as is the steering wheel. These inputs have sensors to detect human input - if you take control of the wheel,...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Prius PHV: A toe in the pond before Tesla batteries?

    My bad on the weight - I googled it quickly and thought I'd found the right answer - clearly I did not. I'm a little surprised at how heavy the...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Prius PHV: A toe in the pond before Tesla batteries?

    That charge range is in NiMH batteries, which Toyota has written numerous findings on that show an exponential gain in cycle life when keeping...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Prius PHV: A toe in the pond before Tesla batteries?

    Are you talking 3000 cycles for the NiMH batteries in the current Prius, or the Toyota-manufactured LiIons in the PHV Prius? I do anticipate...
    Post by: SoopahMan, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015