Hi Paul ... This issue comes up regularly enough, and you have given what is probably the commonest response. Maybe you are right, but I To access group's...
The problem with the seats on the Prius is that they are bucket seats. This means that your buttocks sit in a bucket shaped seat and are lower than your knew ...
Oops! The message despatched itself halfway through..I typed the rest below; sorry 'bout that.. ... This issue comes up regularly enough, and you have given...
Hi Jim ... It is difficult to give a definitive answer to that question, because it depends a little on external factors like temperature, terrain etc....
... Uh-oh Bernard.... this Prius "droup" of "woners" has a new word! Wonder how many "droup woners" have had, or will have to have "knew" surgery! :-) Seems...
... US seats are quite different to UK ones, which have height adjustment. However I would remark that this is a very personal thing. Like the hi-fi, some...
I met Dave when he gave a presentation on the Prius at the Arizona SAE section meeting. He was very personable and, of course, extremely knowledgeable. He...
as the proud "copywriter" of "woners", bernard, let me welcome you to a very exclusive club!! mark ... From: Ed & Ruth Young To: toyota prius list Sent:...
I just got warning lights on my 2001 with 97,000 miles. Pulled code: 3006. I understand this has to do with voltage difference on main battery. Any comments?...
... Hi Bernie, As he author of the Westco Battery DIY replacement (substitutes a less expensive battery for the Classic Prius Dealer product), I too have ...
I'm in the 'next time, Odyssey' camp too.... but still (at 60k +) waiting to need to replace my original 12V battery. Have to Odyssy in the garage, maybe...
I just had to replace the aux battery for the second time on the rx400h, I am pissed ! its only 7 mos old with 11k miles on it. Service sayz I dont drive enuf....
... Hi Lance, While I am not an rx400h driver (I drive a Prius), both are hybrids so the following may be helpful. First about the battery(s). Since the 12...
My name is Joe and this is probably the first time I have posted to this group. I did a quick search on this topic but I didn't find the answer to my question...
Hi Mel, Yes, this code means that the state-of-charge across the various battery modules is uneven. Either the HV traction battery or the battery ECU is...
... There was a recent thread or two on the Prius_Technical_Stuff yahoogroup of another member with the P3006 code, battery SOC is uneven. The result was a...
... Note that in the US, the Toyota Prius' Hybrid System Warranty is 8 years/100,000 miles. (Hondas have the 80,000 mile warranty...) (US 2004-current Prius...
The octane rating is just a measure of how hard it is to ignite/light the fuel. Using low-octane in a high compression engine causes pinging because the...
that was our hybrid battery...but we got all the warning lights and the car would only move on "impulse power"... get your car into toyota to have it checked...
I am new to the group, but have owned my Prius since late July of 04. I too love it. But have a few questions (that may have already been answered, but would...
The ONLY observed problems using high test gas are an occasional 'check engine' light (not the major display), possibly due to the difference in vapor pressure...
... Daniel answered your octane question accurately. Higher octane gas has a higher flash point. It doesn't help the engine in any way unless the compression...
... You don't need a Prius-specific beeper. Almost any auto parts store will have a beeper that you connect to your backup light. best, Larry -- Larry Finch N...
I like it. "Behiving" obviously means the car is driving as sweet as honey. ... trying the re-boot (simply, re start the car), and if it 'feels' like it's...