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The Gen 1 DTC is quite different from the Gen 2 with regard to P3009/P0AA6 codes. Gen 1 info here from a very reliable Prius source: 2001-2003...
Yes, engine coolant. Take a flashlight and look down in the area at the front of the engine on the passenger side. The water pump is down there....
Could we stop with all the doom and gloom. Geez. @yossi 's car is 13 years old, just like yours is 14 years old. AC systems leak from the time...
If it is an "engine" noise, likely culprit would the the engine water pump or tensioner pulley. (bearing issue)
Such a gray area.....you can't just walk up to a thief under your car and shoot him. but.. Anyone can confront a thief who is stealing their...
And I don't believe she actually meant "radium" as one of the precious metals. rhodium ....radium .... it's all the same, lol Rhodium ~$30k...
The oem cats contain platinum, palladium and rhodium. IDK how much of each in a Prius converter, but thieves like them and recyclers like them....
Replace the OEM cat with an aftermarket. Sell OEM for $1900+ on ebay. I've had extremely good results from the aftermarket ones I've installed (so...
I've seen three dealer quotes in the last year. They were all over $500. Me? Cost of pump + $100.
It is likely that when the engine failed to start, (which should have given an immediate CEL) the car continued driving on battery power. If...
Gen 2s are tanks!!
Let's be realistic. MANY aftermarket pumps get installed every day, with no problems. If you're willing to leave your car OOC for 4 weeks while...
I would find this to be totally believable. It's amazing how two identical things can bring in totally different prices. Merely for example,...
@edthefox, Fill us in brother!! How did the visit go for AC repair? Seems like your situation would have been ideal (just my opinion) for...
I think the AAA mechanic is likely unexperienced with a Gen 2 Prius. Your best bet would be to find a more Hybrid kind of guy or bite the bullet...
The AM2 fuse should be a 15 amp fuse. Often, if the ICWP is failing and draws a large current, it blows this fuse and totally kills the car. BUT,...
I did quite a bit of research on these a couple years ago before I bought several pumps. Going by memory, I'm pretty sure the models with the gold...
Her car is a Hyundai. It doesn't have the reminder like our Prii. Maybe that can be my excuse? I feel better already!!
I'm glad you included my :) with the quote......now we just gotta think about it....... Did you happen to see one of my recent posts about my...
The HV battery has zero input on whether the dashboard comes to life or not. The 12v system alone is what boots up the aux systems. The only...