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Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Daniel L, Jan 20, 2017.

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  1. Lee Jay

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    some have added an led strip along the inside of the hatch bottom.
     
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    Yeah it needs two lights, one on each side.
     
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    The rear hatch light also needs to be enabled when the vehicle is prepared at the dealer. Perhaps @Prius Team might pass this on to 'the powers that be.'

    Upon further reflection, I wonder why a switch is needed? I don't remember that in the Gen-1 or Gen-3. Also, the light seems 'dim' or rather lacks the brilliance of modern, white LEDs.

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    mine has a switch, can't remember gen 2, but i thought it did. i wonder if an led bulb would be brighter?
     
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    My gen 2 has a switch.
     
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    it's more of an off switch, than on/off. i guess if you were leaving the hatch open, you might not want to drain the battery. but the gen 4 shuts it off after 20 minutes. i don't think mine has that feature.
    have they added that to all the interior lights?
     
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  8. Tideland Prius

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    Both Gen 2 and Gen 3 had switches. The Gen 1 probably didn't because it was a sedan.

    Yeah I think it's changed for Gen 4 to include all lights including trunk. Gen 2 and 3 battery-saver feature only included the interior dome lamps (but not map lights).
     
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    they finally add this, just in time for a bigger battery.(n)
     
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    Yeah, that led to one 12V battery charging.

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    *takes notes*
     
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    Given that the Prius is used for hauling, either add a second light or have one really bright one overhead. It can get dark if you have a box that blocks the light. I already switched mine to LEDs (natural white so it looks like incandescent)
     
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    *All Wheel Drive option
    *Power passenger seat
    *Solar fan brought back
    *TPMS with live pressure indications
    *5 seater Prime
    *longer range remote start option (my Avital aftermarket unit on my truck works from nearly a half mile away)




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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    For the Prime?

    *not gonna happen
    *maybe but unlikely
    *maybe
    *maybe
    *maybe
    *unlikely

    Based on my nearly 20 years of following Toyota and how they package vehicles.
     
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    That's why I can't bring myself to buy new. Way too much $$$ to not get exactly what I want. It's much easier to be content when buying used at 1/2 price or less :)

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  16. Lee Jay

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    Something else for you to try, Bob:

    White No 2016 Toyota Prius Luggage Compartment Light Bulb | Super Bright LEDs

    I don't know what fits and what doesn't, but they range from 5 lumens to 350 lumens. The base is probably close to 5.
     
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    I won't buy another Prius until they support carplay, Get with it Toyota.
     
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    Ya it annoys me that a 2018 Kia Rio has CarPlay and Android Auto and our Prii have broken voice commands. It probably steers away tons of people from Toyota.
     
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    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    To each their own, but the audio system in a car ranks pretty much at zero priority for me.
     
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    I just want a couple of things:

    True Lane Keep Assist that works like my 2010 ATP Prius did. (wonderfully)
    The Entune app suite to consistently work. I can pull into the grocery store lot listening to Pandora, park, get groceries, and when I drive away the screen will either say 'Pandora unable to start, try again' or 'Insufficient Connectivity'. What is that about?
     
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