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Given that there are a number of electrical plugs that are typically removed with a 12V battery replacement, it is more than possible that one or...
The charge profile for an AGM is NOT the same as for a flooded or gel battery, therefore if the charger used does not have the correct profile for...
Agreed with those above, engine is not a worry, but PLAN on a "new" HV battery and soon.
HOLY SH!T That is NO BARGAIN, even at HALF that price!!!!! While it is maddening, they surely did not INTEND to mislead you or misrepresent the...
Other information: - Inverter cooling system serviced ~100k - HSD cooling valve replaced ~180k - Engine water pump replaced ~180k - At least 5...
The 12v batteries in these cars a SMALL and will not take kindly to a door being open or dome light on for any length of time.
Replace the HV pack, most likely.
Photo of the failed (cracked) module, bubbling away :( [ATTACH]
It *just* died as you suggested it might. Installed the "spare" extra module I had and it was cracked, so no good. When you charge it, there is...
Open-end wrenches make one H#LL of a powerful lever! You bust locks with them! :eek:
EXACTLY! Just "glue" it back in place. You will NEED to clean the area with brake-parts cleaner and a rag first, to get the oil/grime residue...
The modules that are still good, would fetch $40US/each all day long, so what 50 Euros or so???
That sounds like a very good find! Most, if not all, recyclers (junk/scrap/salvage yards) sell major parts on a "core" basis only; meaning you...
Assuming "Austin" is in fact Austin, TX I too would not suggest module replacement. These batteries HATE being left undriven and it's worse in...
Eric, the question is can you replace it with an equal or better vehicle for the cost of the repair? Only you can answer that for yourself.
Oil weight is not a recommended method to address oil consumption by any OEM. Simple fact is and the OP got this right, the engine is DESIGNED...
I have never seen any official communication from Toyota that would indicate they will not accept a "rebuilt" battery as a core. I have seen...
Overly maintaining is GOOD!
PCV has been there since 1969 and EGR since 1975, neither make the plugs worse for wear. The single biggest depositor is fuel contaminates in a...
When you figure out that even a car that gets an average of 30 MPG (and that's great FE as an average folks) will cost you $1225/year in fuel,...
