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Most cars I've ever worked on; not Prius - any draw over 0.05A was considered excessive. That's using a meter in series; not using a clamp-on. You...
On my car, 12 VDC charging stops when traction battery is full. Yours is probably setup the same way. RE. current flow; you know there are about...
Did the car pass the cooling system pressure test? Was there a leak and now fast did the pressure drop? Just because there was no external leaks,...
None of those services NEEDS to be done according to the OEM service manual and $875 to me is excessive. Then again I can perform those services,...
If the problem is actually in the exhaust gas heat exchanger; California Smog laws requires Toyota to fix it - free; See CARB laws. Have the...
If you don't mind wrenching on cars and he's offering it to you for only a few thousand, < $2K, then go for it. Bottom line is this is a...
Start with basic maintenance first. Spark plugs, coolant change, fuel injector cleaner in the tank. Check ECT, O2 sensor, brake drag; electric...
No; your just turning off an option on a menu. The car isn't running when this is done - only the computer is on.
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Also check your ECT- (engine coolant temperature), MAF- sensor, air filter; that'll also cause you to run rich. How many miles on her and what...
IMHO; I wouldn't mess with it. Clean out the intake & EGR cooler and call it a day. I would save up; line up a rebuilt engine as a backup and pay...
I just use the same tester, on the 6 VDC range. Don't load it for more than 5-10 sec. The outliers will be very obvious; and your pack should last...
Both Denso and NGK plugs are excellent spark plugs. 40+ years ago when Denso (Nippon-Denso) first came here to the states; they were junk. Blew-up...
The dealership can't find an excessive current draw????? They have all the tools at their disposable, including manufacturer engineer and their...
I believe your Gen-3 has NiMH batteries that are heavier and has a much shorter discharge capacity. The Gen-4 is equipped with Lithium Ion...
Two things batteries don't like; sudden jolts and heat. Pulling a junk yard battery is a 'crap-shoot'; sudden jolt - but it may work. Off-Roaders...
Use a Bluetooth OBDII reader and sync it to your phone. Then download something like the Torque app. Monitor your ICE coolant temperature on hot...
IMHO; I'd tell whomever sold you this repair: "This is your FOURTH strike", If you cant fix it properly this time - I'd expect a refund!!!! If...
1. what jump point are you using? Trunk or under the hood? 2. Get the battery checked at the place you bought it. 3. check for loose battery...
You've got a bad battery pack that hasn't been load tested properly. The "supposedly" good batteries he placed into your pack; probably had the...
