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17 10, 2014

2010-2014 Prius Inverter/Converter IPM warranty enhancement – P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A

By |October 17th, 2014|Hybrid, Prius, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on 2010-2014 Prius Inverter/Converter IPM warranty enhancement – P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A

Toyota recently released a warranty enhancement for 2010-2014 Prius, extending the coverage of the inverter/converter Intelligent Powertrain Module.
10 10, 2014

Prius hybrid battery replacement prices

By |October 10th, 2014|Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Prius hybrid battery replacement prices

All battery replacements include cleaning of the battery cooling fan, transfer of components (where needed), and cleaning of the throttle. Most replacements can be completed the same day.
8 10, 2014

Camry Hybrid P0328 – mouse damage

By |October 8th, 2014|Camry, Hybrid, Toyota|Comments Off on Camry Hybrid P0328 – mouse damage

A mouse had chewed through this customer's knock sensor wiring, leaving behind some corn and foam in the process.
6 10, 2014

Star Tribune article about owner

By |October 6th, 2014|News|Comments Off on Star Tribune article about owner

The Minneapolis Star Tribune ran an article today about owner John Cleveland and the family history of entrepreneurship.
2 10, 2014

Toyota/Lexus OEM parts and quality – an example

By |October 2nd, 2014|Lexus, Repair, Technical Service Bulletin, Toyota, TSB|Comments Off on Toyota/Lexus OEM parts and quality – an example

No one wants to spend more than they should on their car (us included), so we thought we would share one specific instance where Toyota OEM parts fit the bill.
1 10, 2014

Replacing individual HV/Prius battery cells

By |October 1st, 2014|Battery, Prius, Toyota|1 Comment

CARspec's rebuilt HV battery supplier Dorman offers a 3-year, unlimited mileage warranty for non-fleet HV batteries, and a 1 year, unlimited mileage warranty on Toyota/Lexus OEM new hybrid batteries.
30 09, 2014

Prius P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0A0F, P2111 – Canada vs. USA

By |September 30th, 2014|Hybrid, Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Prius P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0A0F, P2111 – Canada vs. USA

Today we made a belated discovery: the original, now deleted, P030# bulletin is still available and applicable in Canada (including part numbers that work in the USA).
26 09, 2014

Spark plug replacement and hybrid misfires

By |September 26th, 2014|Hybrid, Maintenance, Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Spark plug replacement and hybrid misfires

Routine maintenance improves the performance, fuel economy, and extends the life of your Toyota, Lexus or Scion. An oft neglected maintenance item is the spark plug.
23 09, 2014

Prius 2004-2009 hybrid battery replacement

By |September 23rd, 2014|Hybrid, Prius, Toyota|Comments Off on Prius 2004-2009 hybrid battery replacement

CARspec had the opportunity to replace the high voltage traction battery on a 2005 Prius. We documented the process with some photos and explanations of what and why was going on.
22 09, 2014

Worn rear swaybar bushings

By |September 22nd, 2014|Lexus, Toyota|Comments Off on Worn rear swaybar bushings

One of the more common sources of noise from the rear of a guest's Toyota or Lexus is a failing rear swaybar bushing, particularly as the vehicle ages.