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Installing a Prius HV Battery
(Cars/Hybrids)
... from an inlet above and behind the rear seat, across the battery pack and out behind the rear quarter
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dow. The vents and ducting are removed, the BCM (Battery Control Module) unplugged, and ...
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
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buying a used car by lute
(FAQs/General FAQ)
... bought in haste. If you resign yourself to follo
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g the formula, the odds are good you will end up making a smart purchase. Patience cannot be stressed enough. 5. RED FLAGS. I wish I could apply ...
Thursday, 12 February 2009
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Fuel Economy Cost Analysis
(FAQs/General FAQ)
FUEL ECONOMY AND YOU With gas prices soaring and hybrid vehicles capturing everyone's attention, it's time to take a look at the economics of fuel economy. The follo
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g is ...
Monday, 17 November 2008
4.
Predictive battery failure analysis for the Prius Hybrid
(Cars/Hybrids)
... testing. So, for hybrid customers who want to know, "It the battery in good shape?", I suggest the follo
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g. 0.20V = 100% acceptable efficiency 0.45V = 75% acceptable efficiency 0.70V = 50% ...
Friday, 14 November 2008
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What to do while getting checked in
(FAQs/New Customers)
... until the follo
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g business day. Vehicles dropped off after 10:00 in the morning may not be looked at the same day If you have not heard from us by 2:00, please check in. ART’S AUTOMOTIVE ...
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
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You've got Questions, we've got Answers!
(FAQs/General FAQ)
... Conditioning? A: Sure, I guess. Most A/C complaints stem from the system no longer blo
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g cold air frequently due to the system being low or out of refrigerant. However, the system is designed to be ...
Monday, 08 September 2008
7.
Yes, there really is an Art!
(About Arts/Green Business)
... of, without the exorbitant prices! We've received many peoples' choice awards, and lots of internet recognition on sites like Yelp. Our reputation comes from follo
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g a simple mission statement ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
8.
Solar Powered Shop
(About Arts/Green Business)
... need now are the panels. Unfortunately, the panels are on back order, so we'll have to wait. On the bright side, it's
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ter, and the panels would not be working at their full potential; it's less frustrating ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
9.
Art's Parts Room
(About Arts/Behind the Scenes)
... and the cost is pre-filled with the last cost from the last time the part was received. We always check these fields and change them when a part has been partially shipped or the price has changed. Kno
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g ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
10.
Buying New Tires
(FAQs/General FAQ)
... miles and 70,000 miles. What's the proper inflation pressure for my tires? This is not an easy question to answer. Everyone has different opinion. I think most experts will agree on the follo
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g though. ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
11.
Prius: 2nd Gen - Repairing the Multi-function Display
(Cars/Hybrids)
... and I give it another try. Success! By soldering wires to the pins, I've also resoldered the suspect pins. This time with 60/40 solder instead of reflo
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g the lead free solder used in the original ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
12.
Prius: 30k Service
(Cars/Hybrids)
... Let's say someone wants to roll up the
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dow or check the mileage. What they ought to do is press the Ready button twice, which would be equivalent to KOEO (Key On Engine Off), but if they didn't know ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
13.
Prius: 1st gen - P3101 & P3191 part 3
(Cars/Hybrids)
... with no warning lights Follo
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g the flow chart for diagnosing P1128, the first step is a scope check of the throttle motor output signal. Thanks to quick access flip-down glove box door, gaining ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
14.
Prius: 1st gen - P3101 & P3191 part 2
(Cars/Hybrids)
... of basic checks is the ignition system. Since I'm breaking with my normal M.O., and actually follo
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g the instructions, I check this next. The igniters are housed above the coil packs, which sit directly ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
15.
Prius: 1st gen - P3101 & P3191 part 1
(Cars/Hybrids)
TSB EG011-03 This story continues here: Part 2! Apparently, the follo
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g symptoms are a common problem with the 2001, 2002, and 2003 Prius, although this is the first time we've seen it here. Up until ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
16.
Prius: 1st gen - Replacing Transaxle
(Cars/Hybrids)
... A megger, also called a megohm meter, is a tool used for checking insulation on motor
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dings or high voltage cables. It's like a regular ohmmeter, except it uses a higher voltage. I ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
17.
Prius: 1st gen - Auxiliary Battery Upgrade
(Cars/Hybrids)
... sized battery tray. Here's what I found: The original battery should have the follo
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g dimensions: 197mm (7.75") long 129mm (5.07") wide 203mm (7.99") tall I got these ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
18.
Prius: 1st gen - Immobilizer / Lost all keys
(Cars/Hybrids)
... and more determined than I am. However, to
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g the car would be a whole lot easier for those of not doing our doctoral work in RFID security. I found this article about the theft of cars with immobilizer ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
19.
Prius: 1st gen - Replacing the Catalytic Converters
(Cars/Hybrids)
... exhaust gas to the HC absorption element, the main element can be brought up to operating temperature before processing the HCs generated when the converter is cold, allo
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g emissions to be reduced during ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
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Prius: 1st gen - Replacing an MG2 (electric motor)
(Cars/Hybrids)
... of turning force required to turn both assemblies. The manual offers the follo
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g tip: the torque will increase by approximately 10 inch/lb. for every .001" of added shim thickness (in metric values of ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
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