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If you have a Prius, like to tinker but don't like going to the dealer, Techstream/Mini-VCI is the first tool you should purchase....
If you lost your owners manual or bought the car used and never had one here's where you can download official PDF versions of them; Toyota...
Toyota will sell to shops, even ones without certified Toyota Hybrids technicians. Do you know any mechanic shops or have friends in the...
I give the reputable rebuilders the benefit of the doubt, that they are not leaving marginal modules in the pack. I wish that were true but a lot...
They may be buying new Gen1 batteries from the dealer and moving the modules into Gen2 chassis. This will work and cost less than buying Gen2...
As of Feb 2015 NOBODY OTHER THAN TOYOTA is selling proven NEW virgin cells for Toyota Hybrid batteries. There are a couple Chinese vendors that...
Many rebuilt or "reconditioned" batteries are failing within a year of install, I've even seen some of the ones with the "3 year warranty" fail...
If you have instrument cluster, speedometer problems aka "combination meter" and you are past the 9 year free dealer warranty period, this is how...
I would not pay more than $300-$400 for a junkyard battery. How many miles were on it? how long has it been sitting? If sitting more than 2...
IMHO the factory Nav blows big time. Especially the fees for updates. A smartphone with the WAZE app is a much slicker solution, especially...
The OP bclinton should have said where he is. There are a few places around the country like my shop in Boulder that supply keys/fob/programming...
Try bursting starting fluid into the throttle body while another person turns the key. Can you keep it running for a minute or so with bursting ?
Personally I don't use ANY original gen1 modules anymore. They are all old and tired and whatever tricks you do to squeeze more life out of them...
If you have a shop lift or jack stands and something to lower the engine it's doable if you have time and patience and tools. (and a buddy or two...
You don't need to remove the battery cover to charge Gen1 battery, there is an orange "plug to nowhere" on the drivers side of the battery case....
You could get some kind of GPS device (motorcycle locator that sends you a text when battery moves) and use the hybrid battery itself to power the...
That would be satisfying but I'm sure the thief's family would then sue Toyota for millions of dollars....and probably win.
Ironically Prius batteries DO NOT have the VIN on them, even though they are the first thing of value that gets sold when a Prius is parted out at...
Someone should make up window stickers that say; "Warning, Hybrid battery has been secured with multiple anti-theft measures. Do not attempt to...
When car is off i.e. NOT READY no power is leaving the Hybrid Battery enclosure. You can cut away with metal tools and nothing will happen.
