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Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance, Repair and Concerns

133 messages,  Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 3:58 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Honda Fit Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Coupe, Hatchback, Truck


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Re: warm up period. [kdhspyder] by sodaguy
Jul 30, 2009 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jul 29, 2009 12:47 pm)

You also need to rotate the tires (cross-rotate if the tires are not directional) every 5,000 miles.
 
Then, you need to replace the cabin air filter every 30k.
 
Lastly, the transaxle fluid should be drained and refilled every 60k with Toyota WS fluid. While Toyota considers it to be a lifetime fill, the gurus on the Priuschat forum have concluded that every 60k is a reasonable interval if you want to keep the car for a long time. It is a very easy job and the process is identical to servicing a manual transaxle.
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Re: warm up period. [sodaguy] by kdhspyder
Jul 30, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: sodaguy (Jul 30, 2009 10:28 am)

The tire rotations are a personal issue. I do mine every 10K
Ditto the cabin air filter. I do mine every 30K
 
The transaxel issue concerns the Gen 1's primarily. There is nothing specified about the Gen 2s or 3s. I've followed the PC threads on the subject. It's not required but it can't hurt.
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navigation system by palomar1
Aug 25, 2009 (10:08 pm)
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the navigation system in honda is acting up, the map navigation stick in the corner no longer works. has this happened to anyone? my honda is a 2007.
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Re: OTOH.... [Mr_Shiftright] by jpeters1970
Aug 28, 2009 (11:23 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 09, 2009 8:50 am)

I'd have to agree. In the beginning when the 2004 was released and the Prius went mainstream all the naysayers were knocking the cost of the battery when it needs replacement. That myth has been put to bed as evidenced by the taxis in service in British Columbia. Some of them have over 300,000 miles (MILES NOT KILOMETERS). That in conjunction with long lasting brakes make a compelling argument that hybrids are indeed very reliable (at least the Prius hybrid). It is safe to say that hybrids are going mainstream and diesels aren't getting any traction whatsoever. Americans want hybrids and it shows.
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Re: OTOH.... [jpeters1970] by whitey9
Aug 28, 2009 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: jpeters1970 (Aug 28, 2009 11:23 pm)

I couldn't disagree with you less. It's kinda like healthcare reform. There is so much misinformation, and disinformation it can scare those who are affected.
 
Everyone thot I had to plug in my '07.
Everyone heard the battery pack cost $3000.
Everyone heard the battery pack wears out in 50-60K mi.
 
One Ford salesman, whose dealership didn't handle hybrid Escapes, told me the brakes would wear out "twice as fast" because of the regenerative braking system.
 
Although these days it is difficult to find ANY salesman who knows much of anything about the cars that are on the lot.
 
Everyone was misinformed.
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Shift stuck btw R and P-civic hybrid by alocin412
Sep 06, 2009 (6:25 am)
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so my shifter is stuck btw. Reverse and Park...when you depress the button on the shifter to move it fr. gear to gear nothing happens, i can't press it down so the car is stuck in the driveway, therefore my keys are stuck in the ignition. the steering wheel moves just a bit but that's it...
has this happened to anyone? i'm thinking it's a transmission issue? ugh....the car is only a few yrs old....
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Re: Shift stuck btw R and P-civic hybrid [alocin412] by kiawah
Sep 06, 2009 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: alocin412 (Sep 06, 2009 6:25 am)

Check to see if the brake light switch is working. If you put on the brakes, do the rear brake lights turn on, releasing the brakes the brake lights turn off.
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Re: Shift stuck btw R and P-civic hybrid [kiawah] by alocin412
Sep 07, 2009 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 06, 2009 6:32 am)

im not home at the moment but i will check that out...if the rear brake lights do come on?
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Re: Shift stuck btw R and P-civic hybrid [alocin412] by kiawah
Sep 07, 2009 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: alocin412 (Sep 07, 2009 5:30 am)

There are interlocks on transmissions, which prevent putting into gear unless the computer has sensed that the brake is on. It knows the brake is on, based upon the brake switch. If your brake switch isn't working, big clue where to start and may be your problem.
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Re: Shift stuck btw R and P-civic hybrid [kiawah] by alocin412
Sep 07, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 07, 2009 6:15 am)

great, so if the brake lights don't come on then it could be the interlocks? possibly? i appreciate your time

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