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Replacing your Prius’s 12 volt auxiliary starting battery

By |January 28th, 2015|

Eventually all Toyota Prii will need a new 12 volt auxiliary starting battery, especially in colder climates like Minnesota. We cover some basic facts about the battery and precautions to take when replacing it.
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Toyota and Lexus hybrid air conditioning special service requirements (Prius, RX400h, Camry Hybrid, etc.)

By |January 21st, 2015|

Special precautions to take when servicing Toyota and Lexus hybrid air conditioning systems. As Eden Prairie's Toyota and Lexus hybrid specialist, we though we'd share some information on the unique needs of these high voltage systems as it relates to their repair and general service.
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2005 Prius P0301 – Running rough, stalling, check engine light on

By |December 19th, 2014|

Today CARspec had a 2005 Toyota Prius with a rough idle, stalling and an illuminated check engine light. The check engine light pointed the technician to code P0301 - Cylinder #1 Misfire. In this article, we'll go over diagnosing and repairing a 2005 Prius with a check engine light and a rough idle that occasionally stalls.
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Toyota/Lexus transmission fluid replacement – T-IV vs. WS

By |December 2nd, 2014|

Replacing your Lexus or Toyota's differential and transfer case fluid: when it is required and when we recommend doing it.
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DIY 2010+ Prius oil change

By |November 12th, 2014|

Adventurous? You can change your 2010+ Prii's oil fairly easily. You'll need 5 quarts of synthetic 0w20 oil, an oil filter (we recommend Toyota OEM), a 14mm wrench, a small screwdriver, a special tool to remove the oil filter housing, a drain pan, a jack, jackstands and a DIY spirit.
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Prius Rattle, P0A0F and P030X – new updates and new fixes

By |October 27th, 2014|

Toyota just released T-TT-0310-14, a notice to technicians to stop any diagnosis of Prius misfire rattles with a P0301,P0302, P0303 or P0304.
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2010-2014 Prius Inverter/Converter IPM warranty enhancement – P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A

By |October 17th, 2014|

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

By |October 10th, 2014|

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.
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Replacing individual HV/Prius battery cells

By |October 1st, 2014|

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

By |September 30th, 2014|

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).
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