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My understanding is the optional Monitor+ unit is required to do that. Does Nikki installed the Monitor+ unit? I've never heard of that. Ken@Japan
My 2004 Prius just finished 5 years inspection (Japanese SHAKEN process). The dealer checked the 12V battery using a battery tester and told me...
Again, the Prius BMS monitors the voltage and the SOC on every two NiMH modules and it reports warnings if they are out of specification, then we...
Hi Nikki, Thank you for the link. I see the BMS+ does not monitor the external pack's health at all. It just works as a CAN message translator...
Hi Nikki, It's sad to hear the story. We know Prius BMS monitors the voltage and the SOC on every two NiMH modules and it reports warnings if...
I believe the 28% is fixed torque ratio, not power ratio. Ken@Japan
I was told from my senior to do that many years ago too. :) But, the Japanese Prius owner's manual says they can be crossed. However, the US...
I like the telescopic adjustable steering wheel. Ken@Japan
I think the frictional losses still exist even on valve openings. Anyway, following chart by Honda's study shows 66% energy loss reduction on...
There is a comparison study between Prius and Honda IMA drive train. http://yp.wtb.tue.nl/pdfs/4996.pdf Some bsfc(g/kwh) numbers are shown at...
Yes, but no detail yet. It seems the L model is very basic one with 185/65R16 tires and is for volume customers. Ken@Japan
The 15inch data is same as gen 2. Ken@Japan
Hi Patrick, My researched numbers are ... # of holes=5, PCD=100mm, offset=45mm(15inch) or 50mm(17inch) Ken@Japan
Have you ever seen the RX450h information below? Lexus Vehicles : Lexus Advances Hybrid Drive with Comprehensive Improvements in New RX 450h /...
Hi Bob, Following is preliminary data for Japanese model in kg. model .. NHW20 ZVW30 L ......... n/a ... 1310 S...
Hi Patrick, The shop manual was preliminary version, so numbers looked little vague. The final version will be available by mid March. I'll follow...
Data from Japan... base Corolla: 1,356,000 JPY base Prius: 2,331,000 JPY = 1.72 Corollas Anyway, anyone can collect data via web. Ken@Japan
My dealer told me the official shop manual will be available by mid March. I'll try to report the detail info then. Ken@Japan
Hi John, Thank you for the table. I had an opportunity to see a preliminary Toyota shop manual and I would like to comment some... * max MG2 rpm...
FYI, Japanese MSRP will not be available until late March. Ken@Japan
