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    Cruise Control not working

    Thank you for the link.
    Post by: theforceprius, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Cruise Control not working

    That is what I am thinking as well from what I've read here. Do you have any recommendation on a good replacement?
    Post by: theforceprius, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Cruise Control not working

    The cruise control in my 2004 Prius has stopped working. Here are the systems I saw over time as it went out. At first it would just randomly not...
    Thread by: theforceprius, Sep 13, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    U-Haul tow dolly alternative?

    So here is a conundrum. I have my 04 Gen 2 on a dolly front wheels raised. I left Seattle a couple days ago. I'm now in Kansas and my battery is...
    Post by: theforceprius, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    DIY engine replacement in a Gen 2...

    Great post.
    Post by: theforceprius, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Jumpy Transmission 2006 Prius

    I'm glad I read this thread as I've been having some issues or what I thought were issues as well. From time to time when I'm sitting still and...
    Post by: theforceprius, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2004 prius question

    I bought my 04 used with 119,000 miles on it. I changed the plugs, PCV, oil and trans fluid. I average 47 in the winter and 54 in the summer. Yes...
    Post by: theforceprius, Apr 30, 2015 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    Check your Cabin Air Filter Today!

    Yep the pin that holds the piston is broken off. I think the previous owner might have not know about it and brute forced it open.
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 25, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Fully Charged HV Battery==No Regenerative Braking?

    Thanks
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 25, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fully Charged HV Battery==No Regenerative Braking?

    So it sounds like my engine racing after decending a hill with a full battery is normal. how do you shift into B while driving? Or should I shift...
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 23, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    I <3 My Prius

    Welcome aboard. I'm a new owner too. Just under a month. Love my car.
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 15, 2014 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 appears to be removing oil varnish from inside my Gen 2 cylinder head cover

    Thanks for the tip.
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 appears to be removing oil varnish from inside my Gen 2 cylinder head cover

    I'm reading here that folks are having oil consumption with their vehicles even in good condition. Is this normal? Is the Prius just hard on oil?
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 appears to be removing oil varnish from inside my Gen 2 cylinder head cover

    I've had the same experience with Mobile 1. I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra that had very bad build up. Five oil changes later and you wouldn't know...
    Post by: theforceprius, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting