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mr_guy_mann replied to the thread Replaced Brake Actuator - Trouble Bleeding.
What brake lines did you replace? Any chance a couple lines at the actuator got swapped? I would look at brake pressures in Techstream...
Feb 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread CV Axle will NOT come out..
Nice write up. Just remember to mention that you want to do the final transmission fluid check when the car is level. If only the front...
Feb 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM -
mr_guy_mann liked Prii 07&08's post in the thread CV Axle will NOT come out..
As a fairly new Prius owner, I've appreciated many of the tips that others have shared here, and I'm happy to finally have something to...
Feb 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM -
mr_guy_mann liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Red Triangle, possible inverter pump?.
I'm all in favor of encouraging people's thoughts of DIYing. I'm also in favor of giving them the best chances of success, even when...
Jan 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread 2008 light switch - how to replace light switch.
If the left side headlight functions correctly, then the light and high beam switch must be working correctly. The two sides split apart...
Jan 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM -
mr_guy_mann liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Does anyone know what it could be?.
I'm not sure what isn't 'real' about C1241. It's a problem with 12-volt power reaching the brake ECU. Sometimes it affects only the...
Jan 31, 2025 at 12:12 AM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread Red triangle comes/goes, traction battery ok, drives ok.
Well, I started this thread about scantool apps and devices for smartphones almost three years ago. The summary is at post 37. The more...
Jan 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread P0016 Troubleshooting, possible misfires(?), & some Techstream screenshots.
As mentioned, this code has to do with the rotational position of the camshaft when compared to the crankshaft. The camshaft isn't where...
Jan 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread Blasted Leaky TPMS Valve Stems.
Nope. External sealants won't work. There is leakage because the aluminum is corroding. Specifically there is corrosion between the...
Jan 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread Here we go again P0300+ Friends HG? Fuel Pump/Injectors? Blown Engine.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that all North American Gen2 Prius were made to US emissions specification (so all have "bladder"...
Jan 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM -
mr_guy_mann liked pasadena_commut's post in the thread 12V battery died, now hybrid system is not working.
The OP's location is "Lincoln", as in Nebraska? Did the car maybe sit for 3 weeks at subzero temperatures? That can certainly kill a...
Jan 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread Best catalytic converter anti-theft device, Gen 2?.
Sell the Prius and buy a "less desirable" car. California = $$$ cat, which = more incentive to steal. Cheap ($) shield = quick & easy...
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mr_guy_mann replied to the thread DrPrius Test Results.
The app can only give you a guestimate of present capacity. A low capacity battery is more likely to fail sooner, but that's about all...
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mr_guy_mann replied to the thread How exactly does a blown head gasket clean pistons?.
A heavily used cooking grill or frying pan gets alot of burned crusty (carbon) buildup. If you heat that surface up (very hot) then pour...
Jan 25, 2025 -
mr_guy_mann replied to the thread P0420 Catalyst System Bellow Threshold Bank 1?.
The catalyst monitor test is fairly complex and requires a number of functional systems in order to be accurate. Replacing parts based...
Jan 25, 2025
