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    Prius rust what’s your experience ?

    What the hell is wrong with this car? I live in Buffalo, but I've never seen this on a 3 year old car. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: goldfinger, Mar 20, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Power sockets only 10 amps. Is this "normal?" What's it fused for?

    I've been using my Viair p70 rated 15A max and getting away with it. Maybe I'll throw some spare fuses in there as well. 70P Portable Compressor...
    Post by: goldfinger, Oct 20, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    QI Phone Charger problems?

    My new iphone xr charges ok in the prius through a case. Still have to position it carefully.
    Post by: goldfinger, Oct 17, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Trim Level Does Not Match VIN

    Don't go by what the car says. You need to log receipts for a year to see how your millage varies with seasons.
    Post by: goldfinger, Jun 22, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Steering wheel creaks in hot weather

    Could be crying rat sound. https://priuschat.com/posts/2465892/
    Post by: goldfinger, May 17, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Forcing ICE on in P

    This feature is necessary for emissions inspection.
    Post by: goldfinger, Oct 13, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Do windows and/or windshield have UVA and UVB protection?

    Here is the answer. Go to 2:30 if a 4 minute video is too long. [MEDIA]
    Post by: goldfinger, Sep 13, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    How to keep cats off your car roof?

    I've completely solved the problem. You need a cat activated car wash. I almost wish I had this issue. [MEDIA]
    Post by: goldfinger, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    How to keep cats off your car roof?

    You could duct tape a hose to a step ladder aimed at the favorite spot. You'll need a remote control hose valve, they have these. When you see...
    Post by: goldfinger, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Looking at a Prius for driving 80K+ a year

    Your wife deserves a Lexus for that kind of driving.
    Post by: goldfinger, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Grille Shutter Inoperative

    Well, was it?
    Post by: goldfinger, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Car Wash Problem - Gen 4

    Its a prius, you're supposed to let the rain wash it.
    Post by: goldfinger, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Hybrid System Malfunction

    The car says this for almost everything. You didn't expect it to say "minor problem, you fix it yourself" did you? What quarter is damaged? A...
    Post by: goldfinger, Aug 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Transmission slip??? Dangerous problem I'm having

    It could be traction control kicking in. Does it only happen when turning? Bad wheel sensors can create havoc , but usually throw codes. Could...
    Post by: goldfinger, Aug 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    How much does it cost to update the map?

    The 2005 nav had a great feature thats been lost. It would tell you the street address of your current location just by pressing the nav button...
    Post by: goldfinger, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum