Toyota Prius: Problems & Solutions - READ ONLY

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#694 of 711 Re: energy screen [seroq] by stevedebi Sep 18, 2006 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: seroq (Sep 16, 2006 7:15 pm) According to this answer [emphasis is mine]: "If you decend a long hill (say a mountain pass), the traction battery can end up with about 80% charge, and perhaps a little more - indicated by full charge on the MFD." Yes, there is something wrong if your display never indicates full. The "full" indicator is what Toyota considers approximately 80% charged. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 19, 2006 7:06 am) stevedebi (Sep 19, 2006 12:04 pm) terry92270 (Sep 19, 2006 3:22 pm)
#695 of 711 Re: energy screen [stevedebi] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 19, 2006 (7:06 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 18, 2006 2:18 pm) I wonder if those folks "converting" Priuses to run on "plug in" electric power are asking for trouble down the road. Sounds like it. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Sep 19, 2006 12:04 pm) terry92270 (Sep 19, 2006 3:22 pm)
#696 of 711 Re: energy screen [Mr_Shiftright] by stevedebi Sep 19, 2006 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 19, 2006 7:06 am) "I wonder if those folks "converting" Priuses to run on "plug in" electric power are asking for trouble down the road. Sounds like it." It is certainly a question, however, the battery still would be prevented from depleting completly, which is another thing that kills the NiMh. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Sep 19, 2006 3:22 pm)
#697 of 711 Re: energy screen [stevedebi] by terry92270 Sep 19, 2006 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 19, 2006 12:04 pm) "Should" is a big if. I have learned reading here, nothing will dissuade some from trying to turn a Hybrid into an electric car.