The Official Status Update Thread: Part 115 - SNOWMAGGEDON (The White Death)

[Trigger Time]

Going to go look at this 2003 Prius - Needs battery Will see if I can get it for the right price, then it may be a fun project.

Hmmm seems shady. Seems like it needs a lot more than a battery and that turd knows it.

 

[churchmouse]

Going to go look at this 2003 Prius - Needs battery Will see if I can get it for the right price, then it may be a fun project.

Enough pressure at the rail....
return regulator sticking open....
ECU seeing the injectors....

Remember, it is 12 years old.

Try to beat him down.

 

[Sylvain]

 

[mbills2223]

Every time I've inquired about vehicles on craigslist the "seller" was conveniently deployed overseas, but wanted to use an escrow service to complete a "safe, secure transaction" while he had the vehicle shipped back to the States on a C-130. Seemed legit

 

[Trigger Time]

Every time I've inquired about vehicles on craigslist the "seller" was conveniently deployed overseas, but wanted to use an escrow service to complete a "safe, secure transaction" while he had the vehicle shipped back to the States on a C-130. Seemed legit

Excellent idea

 

[chocktaw2]

Afternoon CT2

Good afternoon to you Sir!

 

[mbills2223]

Excellent idea

It was usually guys from Delta Force, so that's how they were able to ship a car to me half way around the world for less than $5,000...including cost of the car. i know cause they told me so!

 

[mbills2223]

Still waiting on the Jetta I bought...

 

[Crbn79]

Hmmm seems shady. Seems like it needs a lot more than a battery and that turd knows it.

I know what the stealership told him as being wrong. I also know that's not what's wrong.

Enough pressure at the rail....
return regulator sticking open....
ECU seeing the injectors....

Remember, it is 12 years old.

Try to beat him down.

Indeed. My opening offer is $900. The Stealership told him the battery, battery controller, ecu, and TPS sensor are bad. $4k in repairs. Reality is it's a stuck throttle plate and dirty MAF sensor. Verifying with scan tool and physical check of throttle pulley. Hybrid battery may not be bad at all. If it is bad, the Controllers never go out, and it's usually 1-3 of the cells, $25 each.

 

[mom45]

Good afternoon! I hope Nate gets home okay...roads are getting interesting and it sounds like Chicago area and I-65 could be loads of fun.

Neighbor lady was freaking out a little on the way home from her appointment cause she could see the snow was sticking on the roads and idiots were doing stupid stuff and fishtailing and such. We were fine but she was glad when we got off of the highway even though we had to plow through deeper stuff with her little Grand Prix.

I told her I'll be picking her up early tomorrow for her hair appointment. She looked doubtful, but I don't think this is supposed to continue all night.

Have to take the cat back to the vet tomorrow afternoon for his recheck too. Leroy is better but Grayson is still acting like his ears are bothering him.

 

[Trigger Time]

It was usually guys from Delta Force, so that's how they were able to ship a car to me half way around the world for less than $5,000...including cost of the car. i know cause they told me so!

Yeah the only ones who were ever able to miraculously get stuff sent home were the officers.
delta? What's delta

 

[Crbn79]

Still waiting on the Jetta I bought...

Customs just called me, they told me you need to give me $500 to clear an unexpected import fee.

 

[churchmouse]

I know what the stealership told him as being wrong. I also know that's not what's wrong.



Indeed. My opening offer is $900. The Stealership told him the battery, battery controller, ecu, and TPS sensor are bad. $4k in repairs. Reality is it's a stuck throttle plate and dirty MAF sensor. Verifying with scan tool and physical check of throttle pulley. Hybrid battery may not be bad at all. If it is bad, the Controllers never go out, and it's usually 1-3 of the cells, $25 each.

Done your home work I see.

 

[Trigger Time]

I know what the stealership told him as being wrong. I also know that's not what's wrong.



Indeed. My opening offer is $900. The Stealership told him the battery, battery controller, ecu, and TPS sensor are bad. $4k in repairs. Reality is it's a stuck throttle plate and dirty MAF sensor. Verifying with scan tool and physical check of throttle pulley. Hybrid battery may not be bad at all. If it is bad, the Controllers never go out, and it's usually 1-3 of the cells, $25 each.

I hope you get it.

 

[mbills2223]

Yeah the only ones who were ever able to miraculously get stuff sent home were the officers.
delta? What's delta

Hmmm...officers have that kind of pull? Duly noted...

Delta I believe is the less heavily armed sister to LT6

Customs just called me, they told me you need to give me $500 to clear an unexpected import fee.

I'll just send cash!!

 

[mbills2223]

I know what the stealership told him as being wrong. I also know that's not what's wrong.



Indeed. My opening offer is $900. The Stealership told him the battery, battery controller, ecu, and TPS sensor are bad. $4k in repairs. Reality is it's a stuck throttle plate and dirty MAF sensor. Verifying with scan tool and physical check of throttle pulley. Hybrid battery may not be bad at all. If it is bad, the Controllers never go out, and it's usually 1-3 of the cells, $25 each.

Hmph...coulda used your expertise about a month ago

 

[Sylvain]

Hey TT you ****! How are you doing?

 

[Crbn79]

Done your home work I see.

Yes, I did about 16 hours of research. I've got a pretty good idea as to every possible combination. I even have a source for a 2003 entire front engine, transmission, ECUs and battery pack pulled from a 6k mile vehicle. Buddy in Illinois will sell the whole package for $1k.

 

[Snapdragon]

Going to go look at this 2003 Prius - Needs battery Will see if I can get it for the right price, then it may be a fun project.

Make sure you price batteries. I think they are hella expensive.

 

[Crbn79]

Hmmm...officers have that kind of pull? Duly noted...

Delta I believe is the less heavily armed sister to LT6



I'll just send cash!!

That's how I like it! lol