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    Autolock fires with rear hatch open

    THATS WHAT HAPPENED!!! I thought I locked my car before work to come back to my stuff everywhere and things missing because doors were unlocked. When...
    Post by: Wonder, Sep 22, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Smart Entry Question. Automatic door locking upon exiting?

    I have this happen and twice now come back to a mess and stuff missing. It happened last night when I was at work even though I've gotten better...
    Post by: Wonder, Sep 22, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Car knocking, changed spark plugs, problem persists

    I I didn't know the "don't shut the engine off if it's running" was a thing bit I've always felt more comfortable letting it finish doing its...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Hacks I've noticed that tell me when my engine or battery is getting too hot and I need to respond.

    I would think 50k sounds about right. My headlight stopped flickering when the car cooled off. But also I run LEDs so they may be a little more...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 8, 2024 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Water Pump

    I'm really feeling that way too. If yours hasn't continued to malfunction further that helps ease me slightly. I did start driving the car again...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Will it damage the hybrid battery if I blow water mist into the ventilation duct?

    If the warm air exits the car after battery then should my ac be set on fresh air rather then recirculating? Never mind, I continued reading. Ok...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Will it damage the hybrid battery if I blow water mist into the ventilation duct?

    I added a little usb fan to the air duct with a couple of zip ties. Be aware that the door partially closes over the duct and can hit the fan if...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Hacks I've noticed that tell me when my engine or battery is getting too hot and I need to respond.

    I can check EV percentage soon. I also maintain the oil & filter and air filter changes also so far and am still learning everything. Next is...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Hacks I've noticed that tell me when my engine or battery is getting too hot and I need to respond.

    I am the second owner. It currently has 266,500 on it, I got it at 235k and previous owner maintained it well. It's definitely time to clean it's...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Hacks I've noticed that tell me when my engine or battery is getting too hot and I need to respond.

    I do have these. What should the battery temp be? In hybrid assistant I notice the battery being red isn't always consistent with the temp. That...
    Post by: Wonder, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    When replacing the engine cooling fan has anyone has success with a non OEM fan?

    When replacing the engine cooling fan has anyone has success with a non OEM fan?
    Status Update by Wonder, Jul 7, 2024
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    Loud A/C FAN Noise

    The condenser is the radiator correct? Which is the ebox? I have new air filters in engine and cabin. Still having noise like it's working too...
    Post by: Wonder, Jun 27, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Loud A/C FAN Noise

    Post by: Wonder, Jun 27, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Loud A/C FAN Noise

    I also have a 2013 with an AC/ engine cooling fan noise as you discribe and also is more noisy under a load. Fan feels good. It spins and isn't...
    Post by: Wonder, Jun 27, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius Gen 3 overheating Uphills

    When the water pump fins break off do they usually stay in the pump or can they get lodged in the system somewhere, causing to cut flow?
    Post by: Wonder, Jun 17, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting