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October 2024

  • Installing a second…

    This generation of the prius only has one electronic release and one manual release. The electronic release is located in the handle, whereas the manual one is located under the floor. When this car is stock it is difficult but possible to access the manual release, my car is not stock however. Because of the sound system I have installed it makes it impossible to access that manual override. I wanted to install a trunk release button to the rear of the car because I intended to do some car camping where it would be handy to be able to open the trunk electronically from the rear of the vehicle. Having the internal release button will stand in place of the manual override, its not really an override, but it's the closest I can do with my setup. This modification is really easy to do with only a few basic tools. The tools that are needed: Wire strippers Momentary button Shrink tube Soldering iron and solder or crimps and crimper To do this modification: Open up the hatch and sit in the…

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May 2024

  • Gen 2 Prius (2003…

    Notes: This guide goes over modifying the cars' signaling devices in a way that may not be street-legal in your area, please check your local laws before attempting this modification. This is the way it was for me and it might be different for you, double-check the wiring diagrams, voltages, and polarity before making changes. I take no responsibility for damaged property or violated laws, do this at your own risk. The issue: My left brake light had intermittent issues, sometimes it would work at full brightness, sometimes dimly, and sometimes not at all. This is a known issue in this generation of the Prius (gen 2). Toyota decided to make the brake light nonuser replaceable and the only way to replace the brake light is by replacing the entire assembly. Replacement assemblies cost CAD $280 each and they have the same issue. It's not a price I want to pay to have the issue again in a few years. #The idea: I had an idea to change the turn signal into a brake light and a turn signal, if…

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March 2024

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