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Posted on Aug 30, 2017

Gen 3 Prius am radio reception fuzzy

I have just purchased a new base model gen 3 Prius.
The am radio reception starts out clear but after a few K the reception gets fuzzy and progressively gets worse.
The dealer says there is nothing wrong - everything checks out.
The dealer's initial reaction was that I should contact Toyota Customer Care. Needless to say they are going to do it.


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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2008

SOURCE: Toyota Prius starting problem

There's a known problem with the early Toyota Prius (2001 - 2003), when running the engine for a long period of time without moving or when the car is driven only for short trips (short city driving), the Prius might not start.

You have to change the original battery with a 356 CCA which is bigger because the battery is bigger you also have to change what is holding it into place.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: 94 toyota 4 runner radio says help

Turn the key to ACCY

Press at the same time: POWER, preset buttons 1, 4 and 6.

Prtess and hold the TUNE ^ (up arrow) button.

until ^ _ _ _ appears on the display.

using the preset buttons 1,2 and 3, input the first 3 digits of the 6 digit code. Each press will move the digits.

After you have the first 3 digits input, Press the Tune/down arrow and 1 until there is a down arrow and _ _ _

Input the last three digits using the 1,2,3 memory presets

When that is done, press and hold the SCAN button until SEC appears, and goes blank. The radio is now operational..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 21, 2009

SOURCE: Poor FM radio reception 2010 Prius

Check the antenna connection where it connects to the stereo it may be loose or not in all the way.

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