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    P0420 code after replacing catalytic converter, slightly overfilled oil

    Had a muffler shop do a backpressure test and they measured 0.6psi (they drilled a hole instead of plugging into the o2 sensor). That didn't seem...
    Post by: tangerino, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    P0420 code after replacing catalytic converter, slightly overfilled oil

    Definitely no oil consumption; just checked and as usual the oil level hasn't moved at all since my last change. How quickly would misfiring...
    Post by: tangerino, Mar 6, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    P0420 code after replacing catalytic converter, slightly overfilled oil

    Following up - it's been about 2 years with this aftermarket cat (and P0420 code). I had some misfiring when my spark plugs went bad around 100k...
    Post by: tangerino, Mar 6, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid battery is out, anything need swapped to new one?

    @ericbecky Do you happen to remember if the lower air dam also needs to be swapped over to a replacement? I installed an OEM replacement but I...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 12, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    +1 to my_guy_mann I believe it was my mistake while testing the stop lights. I was able to swap out with a new 12V battery (12.6V at rest) but...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    DIY report: replace 12v battery with 55ah "ExpertPower" from Ebay

    Appreciate the detailed guide, @Questolicious! I just followed it to install mine and was able to combine steps #5-6 by just bolting the positive...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 5, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    I did try testing the light with a jump pack connected and with a 3A battery tender but the left side was always dimmer. I do have a new 55Ah...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 2, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    So I plugged the bad taillight into the other side connector and saw the same dim LED issue, so something on the taillight assembly itself (either...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 2, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    So the #9 STOP fuse (7.5A) was indeed blown. Any recommendations to get spare "mini" fuses? It looks like they're a strange proprietary size......
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 2, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    Just tried to do a jump start but could only get into accessory mode. I tried the "emergency start procedure" mentioned here: Prius won't...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 1, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    Hmm, I wonder if I borked my brake light switch or pedal while holding it down with a pipe, since that would explain why my Prius won't go into...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 1, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    So I was able to measure the voltage on the brake light pin (the blue wire on the connector) and verified the ground it's using is just as good as...
    Post by: tangerino, Dec 1, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dim brake light LEDs (driver-side)

    Hey Prius folks, I recently noticed my driver-side brake light LEDs are much dimmer than the other side and am trying to figure out the root...
    Thread by: tangerino, Dec 1, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    My 2008 Hybrid battery if still good=But for $1330, I'm going to buy a new one.

    Seems you can't order from the website anymore: G951047031 - Battery assembly, hv supply. Electrical, wiring, cable - Genuine Toyota Part
    Post by: tangerino, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum