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    Charging 2005 Prius 12V Dead Battery, How to Dismiss the Alarm?

    This is the way. I'm going through this right now. The battery was very low -- about 6V. I started to charge it from the fuse block connection, as...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jan 13, 2025 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight Flickering...Best brand of bulb? Can I upgrade to brighter

    The HID lights on my 2006 Toyota Prius had become so dim that it was dangerous. I was always overdriving my headlights and there was no visible...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Oct 20, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Spark plug replacement - tools needed

    +1 on the swivel magnetic socket - I purchased the GearWrench equivalent (same price) and it made the job MUCH easier. Thanks for the tip!
    Post by: AndyZaa, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Terrible engine sound prius 2008 (fault code: P0304)

    Just want to say thank you to the great PriusChat community and this thread in particular. Last week my 2006 Gen 2 started running rough about 100...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How do you get the fuse box cover off

    I've had my 2006 Gen 2 for over 14 years. Removing the fuse box cover is one of those should-be-easy jobs that I dread. Pushing that lower tab in...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jan 20, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Rattle after Cat protector installation

    In February 2022 I purchased and installed what I believe was Rev 2 of the Stainless Steel MILLERCAT 2004-2009 Prius Gen 2 Cat Shield Complete...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Oct 19, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    There I fixed it... Gen 2 Manual Hatch Release Pull Mod

    Interesting. I can only imagine it was removed to reduce cost. It looks purely mechanical which means a long cable from the front of the car to...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    Thanks for the help, all! The dealer associated sites were about the same after factoring in shipping. I ended up buying from a local dealer...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    Thanks again @alftoy. I'm thinking of buying both parts new as they are wear parts and I don't want to cheap out and end up with another...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    Thanks @alftoy, those are much better photos than I had. It looks like my piece isn't bolted but welded to the bracket, amd that is where it...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jun 13, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    Thanks again, @dolj and @Texas Hybrid Batteries! I arrived home without incident and just a little clunking. It was so much less stressful with...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Jun 13, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    Thank you both so much - you are lifesavers! I wasn't looking forward to a 2000 mile drive home worrying all the way that I was going to have a...
    Post by: AndyZaa, May 25, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Does this look familiar? (please help)

    I'm hoping a fellow Gen 2 owner can help - I'm 2000 miles from home. On my drive out here I started to hear a "creaky" noise when accelerating...
    Thread by: AndyZaa, May 24, 2022, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    There I fixed it... Gen 2 Manual Hatch Release Pull Mod

    It's always struck me as crazy that the manual hatch release requires you to turn yourself into a pretzel taking up the carpet and the trunk cover...
    Post by: AndyZaa, Sep 2, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications