2010 Prius Grill Blocking strategy

I honestly don't know, it probably does because it's not going to get to cold. I do remember reading that the inverter coolant system had no thermostat.

 

i believe we have determined that the coolant system for the inverter has no limiter (thermostat)

since it has no thermostat, its probably not monitored

 

thanks for info Ken. with that many monitors, it seems strange that no one has cracked the code yet. inverter temp monitoring and safe levels has had a ton of airplay here.

 

Nice! 3-Stage Inverter Coolant pump. Mine is only one speed.

 

oh, so the 2004-09 were single speed?

 

Ken,

I thought the inverter coolant pump runs all the time. As soon as the car is in "Ready", the pump comes on.

 

What temperature sensor could trigger the exclamation mark (MG1, MG2, Inverter, Engine)?

Could we trust the exclamation mark to know if we are putting the inverter at risk with the upper grille fully blocked?

 

You don't need a template, or anything else, except some 1/2 inch pipe insulation (about $4 at Ace Hardware) and a pair of scissors. I cut mine a little long and then went back and trimmed the ends a bit to get a good fit, it doesn't need to be exact anyway.

You use 4 pieces for a 100% block of the lower grill, one piece for each of the 4 openings. No need to tie it in just pinch the insulation together and put it in the slots, it expands and holds itself in the opening.

 

It took me about 10 minutes to install foam insulation I had in the basement to the lower grille. I "borrowed" some tie wraps from work. The foam color blends in nicely with the winter gray color.

Tools needed---scizzors.
materials----2 pieces of 3/8" foam insulation(it's what I had in the house) and 9 tie wraps.

 

I was going to do the same thing and make a more or less permanent fixture. There is a place in NC that will make them if they get someone to drop by their 2010 for measurements/fittings. I may still try something like that in the future but for now I use the tubing.

 

I don't recall seeing this mentioned earlier, but blocking the lower intake makes the vehicle interior quieter, at least if one uses foam pipe insulation. Nice side effect.

 

Thnx Ken, I'm have my grill blocked on my Gen3, according to your table of course. Do you have a similar table and piccy for the Gen2 as a friend of mine owns a Gen2 and is interested. Can I safely tell him it's ok to block the upper grill, not only in winter but also during summer? Leaving the lower grill open all the time?

Thnx a Prius fan from Holland (Europe) :rockon:

 

i tried 50% blocking on lower on my 2006. was a pretty large drop in mileage. i usually do 100% block under 50º F both top and bottom.

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-fuel-economy/74347-another-grill-blocking-thread.html

 

I ordered this OBDKey today for 165 dollar. It sends all data through Bluetooth to my cellphone (HTC cruise). Hope it is as good as the Scangauges or Xgauges u guys have.



OBDKey :: OBD Bluetooth

I've got the rest of forummembers in the Dutch forum fired up now, so Ken another thnx 2 U:cheer2: