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When the car is "off" the HV battery is isolated from the rest of the system by contactors (basically big relays). Its ground is also isolated...
I would think the more relevant thing to measure if battery degradation is suspected is the amount of energy required to charge from empty to...
It might also be good to pick up a "mini-VCI" adapter from ebay/amazon. There are a number of threads discussing these. They run about $30 US,...
Playing with the ExpressPCB software a bit, its estimating $106 shipped for 2 boards on their standard budget process (no silk sceen, no solder...
My assumption would be that while similar to the "normal prius" there are still some differences in the hybrid program on the PiP. On a normal...
A simple way to do it for periodic use might be to get something like this: 400 Watt Continuous/800 Watt Peak Power Inverter 12V Power Inverter -...
Ok, that would seem to rule out the inside sensor. Hopefully when your new fob comes that will help!
Also, I wouldn't consider buying if it hasn't already been retitled from salvage to rebuilt. It varies by state, but you will likely have to go...
I have to say I'd be tempted, particularly if you can beat them down any further on price. On the plus side that's a killer deal on a PIP. On...
The wind turbines in OK were particularly cool, as they were in the process of being constructed. Got to see a number of the components on the...
A few pics from my "maiden voyage", driving our salvage/rebuilt '05 home from Steve Woodruff's in IN to AZ in 2007. Mostly freeway, but following...
Your mileage does seem low, highway driving at 55-60mph should still yield more like 50mpg on a Gen 2. How long is your typical trip? Short...
Yeah, the door sensors are hard to get at. I think focusing on the inside sensors makes sense. I don't know what to make of the panic button...
Both inside sensors are pretty easy to get at. The center console one is hidden behind the rear cup holder. Lower the cup holder, apply pressure...
IMHO there are pros and cons to both approaches. A truly platform agnostic solution is desirable, but then you are basically back to the...
Its interesting, after a few years in Phoenix our '08 had this issue as well. The material over the button was sticky and had worn through...
Ok, interesting. I'm not sure that's conclusive, but it would seem to point to the inside sensors working. Its still possible that the rear...
FYI, I did try starting the '05 with the keys in the trunk and no go until they were right up against the back seat (presumably where the center...
IMHO a lot of these categories don't make much sense, because the consumer demands they are trying to meet don't make much sense ;)
I believe so. The ignition sensor (center console) should be what tells it the key is inside, I don't think the door sensor knows the difference....
