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Freidawg trolls this forum in an attempt to sell parts out of his junkyard, despite (1) the forum being non-commercial and (2) being asked...
"Same code" meaning P3125? Do you know the three digit code, as well?
Dumping fuel into the cat?
The first reply asked what kind of oil you are using. Brand, viscosity. Start there. BTW, you can comfortably ignore advice to use 5W-50 oil....
I disagree. Bosch can make great stuff for the OEMs, but much of their aftermarket line is decidedly down-market. And if a dealer has to sort out...
If the transmission is producing noise, it is highly unlikely that a fluid change will fix it. But there's no harm in trying. It's a cheap...
His information is often wrong, and he tries to sell parts to folks before they know whether or not the part is faulty. If, however, one is not...
They are the same code.
Think about the function of MG1, and the effect of swapped cables. Your symptoms—no engine start, jerky electric operation—were consistent with...
Read up on "let-go" current. If you can't find your own sources, start here:...
I didn't state anything that even remotely resembled that. Why would you say that I did? Why were you nervous, if you were using appropriate...
Start here: http://techinfo.toyota.com It's a lot more reliable than websites such as How Stuff Works.
You don't need a picture. Just make sure that the cable in the middle on one end is the cable in the middle on the other end. If you've done this,...
Transmission issues normally create low-pitched howls or scraping noises. Do you hear any unusual noises when braking aggressively on a quiet...
OEMs typically specify more rigorous service intervals for Canadian-market vehicles as compared to US-market vehicles. The 2001 Prius has a 96,000...
If the battery pack is too weak to rotate the motor, I doubt the system will keep trying.
That info refers to a much simpler motor. Prius motors won't run backwards if two cables are reversed. That's why it matters.
Wild guess: would you by chance be using the forum's PM feature to drum up business for your junkyard?
Have your great mechanic read this article, especially the section entitled "The Diagnosis": Prius 1st gen - Replacing Transaxle If the issue is...
Yes. It's possible. Remove the inverter and inspect MG1 motor cable.
