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    Prius 2018 PHV

    Prius 2018 PHV
    Status Update by Philthunder, Mar 11, 2019
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    Gen 4 Noise and Comfort level

    Alan sorted. I was using the standard font at the time, never realised it came out so small. In your part of the world I would not have thought...
    Post by: Philthunder, Mar 11, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen 4 Noise and Comfort level

    Update on the Toyo tyres , yes I did chuck then in the end, I don't know how Toyota approved them for OEM fitment. I did consider offering them to...
    Post by: Philthunder, Mar 11, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen 4 Noise and Comfort level

    I changed from a 2016 Gen 4 17" tyres Bridgstone's to a PHV 2018 Toyo nanoenergy J61 and these are the worst tyres ever. The gen 4 on the...
    Post by: Philthunder, Dec 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    flashing display

    I had the same problem with the plug in 6 months old. 12v battery had run down, at switch on the traction battery should start to charge a low...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Boot (Trunk, Cargo area) struts very stiff if door left open.

    I have had the same problem in summer, I thought it might just be the seals, KBY also make motorcycle forks. They call it stiction on a...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 14, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Radiator, low mpg, and dielectric grease? Advice?

    ACF 50 make a good grease for battery terminal, or any other electrical connector. The spray can for things you can’t get to easily. Been using it...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Dome light (map light removal)

    I found some photos that might help, I was fitting the dash cam and taking a feed off the dome light feed. Excuse the paint rag! The holes in the...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 10, 2018 in forum: Prius c Technical Discussion
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    Dome light (map light removal)

    For anyone else the whole assembly pulls straight down. Four clips straight into the roof. Ease a trim tool in on the right side, cable connector...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 7, 2018 in forum: Prius c Technical Discussion
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    2016 passenger mirror chrome trim replacement?

    I knocked my cover off on the gate post, just a little dink and it was gone. Fortunately no damage, It all clips together, bit of a jigsaw, but...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 7, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Replacement LED dome light

    I found the choice very limited so I had a strip of 12v warm white led's with adhesive backs that allowed cutting every three led's. I soldered...
    Post by: Philthunder, Nov 7, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    keyless entry security hack

    Double wrap the fob in aluminium foil, single layer is not enough. Try walking up to the car and see if it unlocks, if it unlocks try another...
    Post by: Philthunder, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    On vacation to Scotland with the Prius PHV

    My TomTom rider 400 offers right or left hand drive reminder. I drove for an hour in France on the wrong side of the road, what's that silly Frog...
    Post by: Philthunder, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    TSB Issued for Buzzing rattle in dashboard

    The bit that buzzes:mad: Sorry its a bit poke and hope:( I found above the duct between the dash. When I thumped the dash in that spot it stopped...
    Post by: Philthunder, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    How to Change Front Map Lights.

    No they go on Ebay
    Post by: Philthunder, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications