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    What is this wire?

    Thanks y'all. Not the original owner, must have not noticed it previously.
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 13, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this wire?

    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 13, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this wire?

    Hey guys, I noticed this loose wire when I opened my hood the other day. The car seems to be running just fine but I'm a bit concerned. Could...
    Thread by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 12, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Exhaust gas heat exchanger component replacement

    There is a 3-5mm gap between the rebar and the pipe so there is a little space but I guess not enough. I was not aware of how much movement occurs...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Exhaust gas heat exchanger component replacement

    So after an attempt was made on my catalytic converter, I decided to deter future thieves with a custom theft prevention system. I basically had a...
    Thread by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Sep 29, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    BEWARE! Gen 3 catalytic converters are as easy to steal and Gen 2's.

    Did you have success with the aftermarket cat? Is it for a 3rd gen? I was advised to avoid the $100-200 eBay/amazon cats as they will constantly...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    After Cat theft attempt, should I repair OEM catalytic converter or replace with an aftermarket one?

    That's very helpful! Thanks!
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    After Cat theft attempt, should I repair OEM catalytic converter or replace with an aftermarket one?

    This is actually a really nice neighborhood. I'm renting but the house next door just sold for $2+ mil and all the houses in the area are in the...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Stealing my own cat to prevent theft

    I'm looking for an aftermarket cat as well after an attempted theft where the pipe leading into the cat was cut. Since I have to get this fixed...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 30, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    After Cat theft attempt, should I repair OEM catalytic converter or replace with an aftermarket one?

    This can be welded according to the muffler shop I stopped at. My concern is having to deal with the risk of theft in the future and getting an...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 30, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    After Cat theft attempt, should I repair OEM catalytic converter or replace with an aftermarket one?

    Hello, (Fun story first) This past Sunday night, I heard sounds outside my front door. I peaked through the window and saw 3 guys jacking my car...
    Thread by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jul 30, 2022, 21 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2012 Prius refused to Start. Error Code P0335 – Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

    Pardon my ignorance, I'm a relative novice and am trying to sort through this information. So based on what you are saying, there is a mechanical...
    Post by: Mike Bezuyevskiy, Jun 25, 2022 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion