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    Can OEM leather heated seats be swapped from a 2010 V to a 2010 III?

    My wife's beloved 2010 trim level V (five) Prius was rear-ended and likely totaled. We are waiting for Allstate to inspect it. Meanwhile, we...
    Thread by: Steve Bachman, Jul 28, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Dead - Help

    I just had the oily throttle body problem for the second time in my 2002 Prius. The car seems to be overfilled when the oil is at the top...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, May 26, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Hmmm....I just researched the P3191/P3101 combination. Seems overfilling the oil can cause oil in the throttle body, resulting in my exact...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 6, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Good news! (So far...) The problem was apparently a dirty throttle body. I took the car to the dealership, as they had a coupon for free...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 6, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Thanks for the clarification Bob. I'll look into the Actron (actually CP9175), but will plan on the Mini VCI.
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 3, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Actually Bob, I think the 12v battery was replaced in early 2011, about 10 months before we bought the car. I had a pre-purchase inspection at a...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 3, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Thanks Bob. The shop recommended towing, but I think I'll order a scanner and postpone my shop appt. until I am able to read the codes. I'll try...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 3, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Gen I 2003 P3125 best course for diagnosis

    Hi Jon, Did you need to use a Windows XP computer to run the miniVCI driver? In another thread, Bob Wilson suggested that I try the miniVCI, but...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 3, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Thanks Bob. I appreciate your prompt advice. I'll try to learn more about the Mini VCI. It looks like there are a bunch of options on eBay, but...
    Post by: Steve Bachman, Nov 1, 2013 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Any recommendations for Gen I Mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI?

    I'm new to this group and hoping for recommendations for a mechanic near Ann Arbor, MI who is honest and has expertise in Prius Gen I. We...
    Thread by: Steve Bachman, Nov 1, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion