I have not taken a look at any of the provided links, but I thought I had read that this was not really Air Conditioning, but Venting.?? ...that it was to...
There are two functions -- a gentle breeze that blows through the car unbidden (solar roof powered), and a second, likely higher powered option, activated by...
Is this second?possibly higher power option for 3 minutes of AC powered by the solar roof? ... From: Paulie Davis <paulieflt@...> To: GREGMCKAY@... ...
... The solar roof powers the HVAC blower fan _only_, for as long as the solar panel is generating power (I suspect it won't work too well in the dark). The...
I don't think so. That solar panel is too small to power the AC. It runs the fan only. You can remotely turn on the AC, but that takes power from the...
Exactly right - VENTILATION only. Still a good thing, but debatable if worth...whatever, since you can purchase a similar-operating gadget for about $19.95 ...
Interesting conundrum presented on a white car: The dark-colored solar cells on the roof will likely transmit much more heat into the car, making the...
This all confuses me.... Small fans used on 1u computer servers (5 volts, in the milliamps) cheap commody item with 1.5" vents the length of the window, can...
... Proper setup can cool an interior quite quickly. One HOT summer day, I was walking out of werk, and a lady noticed I started my truck and asked about it....
Easy - I drive on mountain roads and in alpine settings all the time. Put it in B on long grades. Light breaking going into corners, then let it run. Never an...
Here's a weird one: on several occassions over the past few weeks, I've noticed that the part of the lock where the keys goes on my 2002 is quite hot when I...
... Yes - distilled water is the best choice for topping up a radiator or the inverter coolant. The theory is that the loss is from evaporation, and the glycol...
Hi Michael; The car is now cool, not having been run all night. THe pink fluid looks low - it's above the low mark but not by much. Shall I add the distilled...
... Loss may not be from evaporation; it could be a water pump bushing that is leaking, so get that checked. ... If it's above the Low mark I wouldn't add...
Could it be the cassette deck getting ready to die, maybe the motor on it running hot? A few years ago, it broke, that is, even with the car off, it would run...
Could this be "Newarkitis"? You said the cassette deck was replaced once. If you have a CD player maybe they put the wire harness in backwards (Newarkitis)....
Hi Doc Arron; The tape deck staying on issue was fixed about 3 years ago, and everything was fine. Now I'm wondering if some other part of the cassette deck is...
The tape deck in my 2001 ran VERY hot from the day I brought the car home. I used it constantly with a tape adapter for my mp3 player (I listen to audio...
Hi Sharol; Did you notice that the ignition lock was hot too, when you took the key out? For that matter, my key (the metal part that goes in the lock) is hot...
I am thinking about doing the front disc brakes on my 2001 prius myself.. I've done disc brakes before... is there anything I should know thats different...
Electric car Mini E brings fun to max for its first driver As much as Peter Trepp loves to drive his new electric car, he can't quite get over the sensation. ...
GS does not sell the Prius 12 volt battery in the US so it is hard to get information about it. However, poking around techinfo.toyoto.com I found some! The...
Hi, I have a 2004 Prius, can someone tell me the tire size? 14 or 16 inches? And, any recommendation on a good tire that isnt real expensive??? Thanks. ...
can anyone tell me if getting an extended warranty is needed? I've had my Prius for 5 years now, and other than the 8 year battery warranty, I think I am not...
... The tyre size is marked on the tyre's sidewall. If you still have OEM tyres it will be either 185/65 R15 (15" wheel) or 195/55 R16 (16" wheel, on touring...
I think you'll find this short 2min video inspiring. Now if GM and the "Oilies" would just let us build EV cars! Teen converts car to electric Video at...
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