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    Car and Driver Magazine article

    The June issue has a good article on HV batteries for early hybrid cars on Page 34. Eric
    Thread by: freidawg, May 9, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Used 2001 Prius needs new battery

    I have not seen a good used Gen 1 prius battery at that price in years. You are money ahead to spend more and get something from a supplier that...
    Post by: freidawg, May 3, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen II batteries -- a worrisome trend

    I almost never see an EV switch installed in a car that comes in here for service. Heat is the enemy of NiMH batteries. The deep...
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen II batteries -- a worrisome trend

    Our experience has been similar in the last year. Used to be a used gen2 battery was good, with very few exceptions. We started seeing...
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Rebuilt HV Battery, but vehicle still shuts down.

    You need to read the codes that are causing the light to come on. Eric
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Anyone have leather interieor in a Gen 1?

    Is anyone aware of a a factory option for leather seats in the Gen 1? I just got a car with leather and 3ProngPaul has one, we are thinking...
    Thread by: freidawg, Apr 18, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Adding amplifier and subwoofer to Gen 1 Prius

    Cool idea. I wish had the time to try it. Alas, I will have to wait to hear about it from another PriusChat enthusiast. Eric
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Adding amplifier and subwoofer to Gen 1 Prius

    What you want to do can certainly be done. The aftermarket head unit can be installed in the compartment below the stock unit (many gen 1's have...
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Battery Heath?

    That simple snapshot does not show a battery that is failing. It does not, however, necessarily indicate a good battery either. What these...
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2003 Spare Tire Cover

    I have several of these and can send you one, How's $40 including shipping sound? Eric Adopt A Part 800-508-2211
    Post by: freidawg, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    gummed hybrid cooling system

    I am afraid what you have is a damn mess. See attached pic to see what the heat exchanger section of the inverter looks like. From the...
    Post by: freidawg, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion