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A blank LCD screen makes it tough to tune the radio... did that happen abruptly, or gradually (over weeks of on/off?). Congrats on the fix! My...
Well, damn. A blue Prius with attitude. Nice!
The high voltage battery is a powerful beast, best treated with care. If the HV battery IS sufficiently discharged as to not be able to start the...
Interesting, about the trunk lock 1/4 turn trick/feature... I never knew that. PrimusPaul, on page BE-77 of my 2002 Prius repair manual (RM883U2)...
Chap, thanks for the correction. Yup, that's the Brake ECU under the steering column. My bad. "Master" versus "sub" keys.... sloppy terminology...
...and I only discovered this morning that I can't edit the headline for this thread. The 'got' should be 'for'... If someone has the actual...
Change Immobilizer transponder (ICU) in Gen1 / Classic Prius. Ok, so I have a Gen1 Prius (call it V1) for which I had only a valet (Toyota grey)...
Followup: Here is a picture of the failed electric steering assembly from my '03 Prius (140k miles). The casing fractured near one of the two...
My youngest Gen 1 Prius has 140k miles... the oldest, about twice that. I do most of my own work on the vehicles. Yes, Prius city MPG is somewhat...
Hmmm... C1259 is a valid fault code, tho uncommon. Write it down... then clear the codes, check for adequate 12v battery, and try to restart the...
I vote for the correct part. The cost of incorrect operation of a substitute is, as Patrick pointed out, VERY high, and I personally would not...
Before your do the repair $hop thing, is the A/C light blinking on the climate control panel? If so, it's a sign that the A/C clutch may be...
Does the vehicle make any sounds when you turn the key, like it is trying to do something? When my 12v died some time back, I heard some clicking...
If your Gen1 is gonna be sitting extended periods of time, it might be worthwhile to consider adding solar cell trickle charge to the 12v battery....
Note to George: Pix of first estimate indicates "front sway bar links worn". I suggest replacing the links. They are inexpensive, an easy task...
Danlatu, great thread! Great pix and commentary!
Brian, congrats on a tough job done! Update on my latest project: Chap, again, my thanks for the 11V304 link. Saved me from making copies of the...
Height of silliness: New York state will not allow individuals to purchase an aftermarket catalytic converter (specifically, will not allow a...
If I recall, the Gen I MFD has no automotive diagnostics built in... BUT: there is a 12v battery voltage monitor that you can get from the audio...
Brian, evap monitor... you might get that one with a new gas cap. But do have a look at the fuel fill tube where the gas cap seals. IF the...
