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FlyboyTR replied to the thread What/Where Is The Power Supply For The 12 Volt Battery?.

ChapmanF, Thanks for the prompt reply and detailed info. I will take a look at the cabling you mentioned. Connecting after the fuse...

Hammersmith replied to the thread OEM spare tire install.

I don't know what to say. This is the only thread I've created on the topic. I've commented in some other threads that other people have...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

I don't think I could boost another car from my Prius anyhow. The contact pad where the booster is attached is a thin piece of metal in...

STLmayor liked F8L's post in the thread after market 16 inch wheels.

With that size you are going to have trouble finding a good LRR tire. You could go one size larger (195/55/16) with 853 revs/mile vs....

STLmayor liked Shovelwill's post in the thread after market 16 inch wheels.

I run a seven inch wheel with no issues. ( konig feather 4x100 17" weighing 15.75 lbs.) continental makes a nice tire as well, just over...

Rox Burgh liked wookie_73's post in the thread HV battery cooling fan fault and fix.

Hi everyone I have recently fixed a fault with my partners Prius. I thought I would share with you hopefully it will help someone else...

STLmayor liked crebble's post in the thread C 4 Wheels - 15 or 16.

Having driven 18.5K miles with the 16"s: Pros: Stability and better handling. Quicker steering rack. Car feels planted on the highway,...

ChapmanF replied to the thread What/Where Is The Power Supply For The 12 Volt Battery?.

Yes, that's the DC/DC converter output. However, the 125 amp fuse link protecting it is inside the underhood fuse box. A good place to...

Zeromus replied to the thread How did Toyota become #1?.

Our used market is still crazy. 5 year old corollas are 20k. New corollas are 28k. Add a warranty, or get a cpo corolla and you're...

Paul Gregory replied to the thread Toyota Japan prius accessories and mods.

The people who wrote the ad copy don't know a trickle charger from a battery maintainer, obviously

FlyboyTR posted a new thread.

What/Where Is The Power Supply For The 12 Volt Battery?

In the past I have used an inverter wired directly to the 12 volt battery. That has worked well for years. However, I am wanting to...

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rjparker replied to the thread Minimize AC cost.

Heat mitigation in Central Texas 1. Low e windows reject infrared uv heat. Coating on the inside of the outside glass pane. 2....

Tom6850 replied to the thread OEM spare tire install.

Thanks for getting back to me, I need your original thread describing everything. I saved the thread but , boom, it was gone somewhere....