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I recently had a weird problem on our 2006 Prius that I thought I might share just in case anyone else ever has a similar problem. We had new...
The defective steering shaft makes no noise and has no symptoms, right up to the point where it breaks. At that point I would imagine that the...
It's also called "Oh crap oh crap OH CRAP!" Tom
I assume you know about the jump point located under the hood. It's generally a lot easier to use that than crawl into the back and manually...
If you can't find the 12V battery, it might not bode well for a DIY installation of HIDs. Tom
Each conversion extracts a cost. With AC it is easy to change voltage, as simple magnetic transformers do the job. Not so with DC. Tom
It's all about power. At high speed it doesn't take much braking effort to exceed the capacity of the regenerative system. At lower speeds you...
Not possible at low speed or in reverse. This is an issue with the normal friction brakes. Tom
There is a 'U' channel that runs through the back floor of the Prius. This channel would allow the floor to flex, so it comes with an attached...
You need to use Scotchbright or sandpaper. :eek: Tom
AC has the advantage of being able to use conventional transformers to boost voltages for transmission and reduce it at the point of load. This is...
It's also possible that the unit will not work with incandescent bulbs but is still functional. You won't know until you get your LEDs. Tom
I wipe mine every time I walk past the rear end of the car. With our climate, this sort of attention is necessary. Tom
The fuel systems on all Prius, including the C, are sealed to keep vapors from escaping into the environment. There should be no path to the...
I just flip my Prius upside down to invert the units. Tom
Toyota normally uses mostly U238 as it is much cheaper, except in some parts of the former Soviet Union. Tom
Metallic radiation comes from the isotopes found in metals. Generally it's best to avoid those commonly found in reactors, but they can be...
Not DC, but it still gives the general idea: [media] Tom
Power mode is not more powerful. This is a common misconception. Full power is always available in all modes, including ECO. If you need more...
1. Yes. The battery could have been cooked by a high amperage charge. There isn't much to test, other than load testing the battery. Even if it is...
