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At $2K, the dealer performed the repair at wholesale. $4K is not unusual all-in with the battery ECU quoted as part of the repair. Vinnie, TX...
Perfect 12V monitor for the Prius owner: http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B000EVWDU0?tag=priuschatcom-20
You need either clips for your leads, or linesmans gloves that insulate to 1000V. Also, you have the polarity correct, but you need to attach to...
Don't both with the belt or hoses. The belt will go 100,000+ easy, the hoses will last probably 20 years. Do drain+fill the transaxle. That's it.
Cars like that go for a few thousand at auction, since the airbags are intact. It won't quite buff out, but its not horribly expensive to get it...
Get your car to Luscious. They install batteries assembled by Ted out of Healdsburg, 707 694-4092. You could deal with him directly as well. If...
Heat is the #1 problem for hybrid batteries. Keep your A/C running. Let the car manage the battery. Even if it gets down to 1 bar it is still okay.
Use a breaker bar. They are stubborn but 99 times out of a 100 they will give way with a snap and a groan. The other 1%, grab a Helicoil. If...
This is a conundrum. The license plate lamps get power from a branch of the taillight circuit. So the fuse+body computer is not the problem....
Oh, one caveat for the Peugeot (other than being a Peugeot): how costly is the regular maintenance for the diesel motor? I know on VW TDI, it is...
There is a vast difference in reliability between cars built before 1990 and after 1990. Years ago, it was easier to justify buying a brand new...
Start by registering the VIN at Toyota.com/owners. This will give you the maintenance and recall history as performed by Toyota dealers....
I believe Toyota are fairly cautious about battery usage in the standard hybrid. Given that EV usage has to be paid back by running the engine,...
This means that the key is registered to the immobilizer ECU, but either the battery inside it is dead, or it was deleted from the smart key ECU....
A code will clear itself after 3 starts and offs, so long as an OBD trip is NOT completed. Did you use MAF cleaner or TB/carb cleaner on the...
The combination diesel+electric suggests MASSIVE low-end torque. A taxi driver's dream, for sure! What is the asking price? What warranty is...
You used carb cleaner on the MAF? Rather than MAF sensor cleaner? MAFs don't like carb cleaner. How many quarts of oil did you add? How high...
If you trade in the '10, you should get good money for it. It would be worth spending the time to shop around on the trade-in value. If you...
+1, reach out to Dianne Whitmire. Tell her that Priuschat sent you. The original Prius super-saleswoman Dianne Whitmire is back at Carson Toyota...
Try replacing the batteries in both fobs. Also, we blame all odd malfeasance on the 12V battery in the back. To program your key, the car needed...
