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    Steering Wheel Buttons

    I have the same issue except my buttons now don't work at all. I was wondering if anyone had any success in fixing this issue and what it is...
    Post by: patsparks, Dec 17, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Main water pump leaking, now oil in spark plug

    Thanks, I'll check but likely I'll miss out unfortunately.
    Post by: patsparks, Nov 23, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Main water pump leaking, now oil in spark plug

    Not sure if we had that in Australia.
    Post by: patsparks, Nov 11, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    50 to 1 Climate mitigation costs 50 times more than Adaptation

    The post this was responding to was loaded with sarcasm. Governments do spend money on public infrastructure, roads, health and social programs,...
    Post by: patsparks, Nov 11, 2013 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Main water pump leaking, now oil in spark plug

    Adding to the recommendation regarding changing the coolant for the inverter. I'd recommend changing the inverter cooling pump. I was let down...
    Post by: patsparks, Nov 11, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Long-time reader. First-time poster. Funny answer from Toyota re: snow handling problems

    It's been nearly 3 years now, it's still here!
    Post by: patsparks, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    600,000km taxi report

    Would love to know how to do this also. Some US procedures don't work on Australian Prius though :-(
    Post by: patsparks, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    My 12 Month Experience with the UK Plug In - TOYOTA NEVER Again!

    Prius isn't for everyone. I'm happy with my choice. Cheers
    Post by: patsparks, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    50 to 1 Climate mitigation costs 50 times more than Adaptation

    I wonder why a shift from coal to gas? I thought USA was recovering from recession? Aren't fuel prices going up globally?
    Post by: patsparks, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    50 to 1 Climate mitigation costs 50 times more than Adaptation

    Can anyone explain why people in the USA feel they have a right to claim China and India are increasing emissions when both countries have a lower...
    Post by: patsparks, Sep 25, 2013 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    50 to 1 Climate mitigation costs 50 times more than Adaptation

    I thought this was a global issue, why has it reverted, as things on this forum often seem to do, to a USA issue? Poverty exists outside the USA...
    Post by: patsparks, Sep 25, 2013 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Forgot to turn on headlights

    Yeah, I do. The kennel is actually quite comfortable once you get used to it and get the dog to move over a little. :-)
    Post by: patsparks, Sep 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    MFD issues on '04/'05 Prius

    Actually if you read through the thread, Toyota (or their supplier of the screen) made changes to the engineering of the screen to eliminate the...
    Post by: patsparks, Sep 15, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Charging question

    If you are going to rely on the PARKING BRAKE in an emergency you're screwed!! It is pretty useless by design. The rear brakes of any car are only...
    Post by: patsparks, Sep 13, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015