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Anybody know where to get a trailer hitch for the original model Prius (this one's a 2003). CoastalEtech sells one but it's for bicycle racks and not for...
Chris Norloff
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Aug 21, 2008
5:13 pm
1733
... Any decent trailer shop in your area should be able to cobble one up pretty quickly/cheaply, BUT... While the Coastal isn't rated to tow, I've used one on...
Tom S
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Aug 21, 2008
5:16 pm
1734
Thanks Tom! That really helps. It's always hard to tell which warnings are written by engineers and which ones are written by lawyers :-) Chris ... itself!)....
Chris Norloff
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Aug 21, 2008
8:14 pm
1735
I also have the Coastal Tech hitch on my 08 Prius. I use it to tow a 5x7 trailor without heavy loads. Works great. dennis...
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Aug 22, 2008
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1736
Does anyone have a link to or can scan a copy of the installation instructions for a VaisTech iPod integration kit for the NHW20 Prius? My husband installed a...
Michelle Vadeboncoeur
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Sep 8, 2008
9:56 pm
1737
... Does this PDF help you? <http://files.meetup.com/211111/VAIS_AIC_100i_install.pdf>...
Linda
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Sep 8, 2008
10:36 pm
1738
On Mon, 8 Sep 2008, Michelle Vadeboncoeur wrote: MV>Does anyone have a link to or can scan a copy of the installation MV>instructions for a VaisTech iPod...
Michelle Vadeboncoeur
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Sep 8, 2008
11:30 pm
1739
[Mod - sorry, missed this one, posting it 2 weeks late...] The old ScanGuage (no XGauge) would read 9999 MPG (highest possible) during glide under 41 MPH....
d_price_23
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Nov 28, 2008
7:15 pm
1740
I have read about the A123systems - Hymotion Prius conversion in Consumer reports. It looks like just what the doctor ordered. They have already performed...
passmanfamily
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Feb 8, 2009
10:31 pm
1741
Try checking out: http://www.a123systems.com/hymotion A123Systems makes these. $10,000 installed They have many installer signed up around the U.S. There is...
passmanfamily
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Apr 9, 2009
4:53 pm
1742
Our first Iconic Prius (2004) allowed the front seat passenger to override the nav system so that she/he could set an address in it while the car was moving....
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Apr 26, 2009
4:48 am
1743
It cannot be done on the 2008 model. This is considered a "safety" issue so the ability was taken away from the driver - then why can't the passenger do...
dennis tuchalski
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Apr 26, 2009
11:36 pm
1744
You can use a "Lockpick" solution like this: http://www.coastaletech.com/LOCKPICK_MAIN.htm I have the Lockpick 3 Ultimate, but I think all you need is the ...
Andrew Silver
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Apr 28, 2009
2:36 am
1745
According to the lock pick site, their lock pick will not work with later versions of the maps. I'm Gen 4 at version 8.1. (05 Prius) Is there anyone else out...
dcsgod
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Jun 16, 2009
5:00 pm
1746
You can install a switch for about $5 ($20 if you don't own a soldering iron and other soldering supplies). Just search PriusChat.com for "NAV lockout",...
Tom Stangl, VFAQman
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Jun 16, 2009
6:09 pm
1747
You might give the nice folks at Coastal Tech a call. I have a '09 Prius that works well with the lock pick. I am a bit confused by your reference to Gen 4...
dennis tuchalski
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Jun 17, 2009
5:21 am
1748
It's the 4th generation navigation system, not 4th gen Prius. The lock pick WILL work on an '04-'05 Prius with the ORIGINAL navigation DVD. The later update...
Chuck Brand
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Jun 17, 2009
5:48 pm
1749
My 2008 works fine with the lock pick re-enabling nav entry while moving. I have the original DVD for 2008. ... -- Larry “Only two things are infinite: the...
Larry Wilson
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Jun 17, 2009
6:14 pm
1750
Yup, yours does. That's 'cause you don't have a 4th generation system with the update disc. Trust me; it WILL NOT work on an '04-'05 with an upgrade DVD. All...
Chuck Brand
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Jun 17, 2009
8:37 pm
1751
... You're confusing different generations of the Prius, with different generations of the Toyota navigation system. Gen2 Navigation system was in the...
Michelle Vadeboncoeur
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Jun 18, 2009
12:40 am
1752
WOW, Michelle. Thanks for setting me straight on all of the different versions of everything. This is surely going to get even more confusing as the new...
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Jun 18, 2009
1:30 am
1753
WOW, Michelle. Thanks for setting me straight on all of the different versions of everything. This is surely going to get even more confusing as the new...
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Jun 18, 2009
1:36 am
1754
Can anyone tell me whether the Gen6 navigation system improves the user interface of this system? The system in my 2005 (and in the 2003 before that) lies in...
David Phillips
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Jun 18, 2009
5:58 pm
1755
I'm in the market for a new-to-me Prius, and it looks like my price point puts me in the 2004-2007 year range. What considerations should I have for these...
Chris Norloff
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Jun 20, 2009
3:07 am
1756
To easily monitor hybrid use, you'd want to stick with 2004-5, as the 06-7 have a digital display, so a CANView needs a separate screen for 06-7. "stronger...
Tom Stangl, VFAQman
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Jun 20, 2009
3:46 am
1757
Coastal E-Tech has (or had if they no longer do) a rear view camera that is mounted on a license plate frame and a module to allow video to be seen on your MFD...
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Jul 1, 2009
3:25 am
1758
They might be increasing their sales of this item. The new '10 Prius is sans back up camera. dennis...
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Jul 1, 2009
8:33 am
1759
It's not standard on the '10s, but it is available on the upper level models that have navigation. Cheaper models don't have the screen. Chuck...
Chuck Brand
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Jul 2, 2009
4:01 pm
1760
You are correct and I stand corrected. That's what I get for listening to my dealer/salesperson and not reading the fine print in the brochure. I like to use...
dennis tuchalski
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Jul 2, 2009
4:30 pm
1761
http://adage.com/article?article_id=137654 -- Larry “Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I’m not sure about the former." -...
Larry Wilson
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