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#612 of 711 Re: 2006 Prius purchase [gagrice] by shalwechat Jul 28, 2006 (7:00 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 21, 2006 9:58 am) Ohh please that is hardly unique to Toyota. VW has the same exact problem with their TDI line. Some dealerships sell alot and other sell a few, not any different than Toyota dealerships. VW admits to having a shortage of ASE certified diesel mechanics. Toyota is addressing the problem by asking that mechanics schools like Universal Technical Instute to include more intensive training of future mechanics in hybrid automotive technologies. The prius car is designed so a mechanic swaps out eletronic modules/conponents and not actually reparing modules. Buy the Prius from the dealership that sells a few and have it service at the dealership that sells alot. the same is true with VW TDI. Replies to this message: gagrice (Jul 28, 2006 8:13 am)
#613 of 711 Re: 2006 Prius purchase [shalwechat] by gagrice Jul 28, 2006 (8:13 am)
Replying to: shalwechat (Jul 28, 2006 7:00 am) that is hardly unique to Toyota I don't think you read what I was responding to. He lives 4 hours from the dealer. You ever pay to be towed 4 hours? I would not recommend any car that the dealer is that far away. Especially vehicles that have a KNOWN history of quitting at inopportune times. The Prius has a lot of documented cases of stalling. Even now we are getting people that have them quit for unknown reasons.
#615 of 711 Post moved by pf_flyer HOST Jul 29, 2006 (4:45 am)
The post with the question on Prius mileage has been moved to the Toyota Prius: MPG-Real World Numbers discussion.
#616 of 711 Re: Toyota Prius Owners: Problems & Solutions [KarenS] by seroq Jul 29, 2006 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (May 13, 2004 5:03 am) I have an '06 Prius, 2/12/months old. It does something extraodinary: It turns on by itself; done this three times. Twice with key close by, once without key close by. Has anyone had this problem? Dropped car off at dealer today who says he's never heard of this happening. Seroq
#617 of 711 Re: 2001 Prius exclamation point in triangle [75andcountung] by kdhspyder Jul 30, 2006 (9:28 am)
Replying to: 75andcountung (Jul 24, 2006 12:56 pm) The positive terminal for the 12v battery is under the red cap in the fuse box. It's like any other vehicle if you leave a door open you will run down the small 12v battery. That's the reason that there is the small secret manual key in the fob. It opens the front door so that you can pop the hood and jump the 12v. As you probably know now this has nothing to do with the main traction battery. It sounds like the salesperson who sold you the vehicle didn't give you a thorough delivery when you first got it. The dealer is right you do have to drive it at least once a week or two weeks max in order to keep the batteries healthy. If you are going to be away for more than 2 weeks there is a special procedure for 'long term storage'. Replies to this message: 75andcountung (Aug 03, 2006 12:55 pm) kdhspyder (Aug 03, 2006 12:57 pm)
#618 of 711 Re: Going Away [gina2748] by kdhspyder Jul 30, 2006 (9:31 am)
Replying to: gina2748 (Jul 25, 2006 5:36 pm) I just came back from St Maarten, leaving my '05 in the airport parking lot for 7 days. All you have to do for only a week's non-use is disable the SKS feature by using the button under the steering wheel on the bottom of the dash panel. It takes half a second. The SKS is disabled but the fob still works as a keyless remote for opening the doors.
#620 of 711 Moved post by pf_flyer HOST Aug 03, 2006 (11:22 am)
The "I love it!" post from our brand new Prius owner has been moved to the New Prius Owners - Give Us Your Report discussion. That's the place to give us your first impressions of your new ride!
#621 of 711 Re: Hooking up Bluetooth [elsonlui] by 75andcountung Aug 03, 2006 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: elsonlui (Jul 27, 2006 5:24 pm) I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM UNTIL I READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL; NOT JUST THE NAVIGATION MANUAL BUT THE CAR MANUAL. GOOD LUCK