So my door actuator just failed on my third generation Prius and I found Steve's excellent post on how to remove the door panel (here) and used it to get me half way there. Here's a “Part Two" for anyone…
DIY: How to Install Winter / Snow Tire Chains On Your Prius
It has been a while since I had to install snow tire chains on a car, but driving up to Vancouver, B.C. in late December, and doing multiple side stops along the way, I figured I grab a pair for…
Will a 51"-55" flat screen television fit in my Prius?
The answer is a resounding yes! So after our week long road trip over July 4th weekend, spanning over 1,774 miles and using only 2.75 tanks of gas ($103 total spent in gas), I picked up our new Samsung 51"…
Update: 2012+ 3rd gen Prius power folding mirror connector
In the quest for organization and to make mods appear as OEM as possible, I revisited the illuminated mirror switch project and ordered a male 16-pin mirror switch coupler and 15 corresponding male terminal pins from hi-1000.com. I've recently discovered…
Upcoming JDM ZVW30 Prius projects
Just gave my colleague a shopping list of JDM Prius parts to pick up for me while he is on his short-noticed business trip to Japan. They include: Prius rear step guard Part #: 08475-47030 Interior console lid (black) Part…
List of JDM and USDM genuine Toyota Prius ZVW30 part numbers
Don't you just hate it when you spend a good amount of cash to import your JDM Toyota genuine Prius parts only to have the importer destroy the Toyota label that reveals the part number so they can maintain a…
Review: OGS Intelligence Position Switch IPS for 2010+ Prius
I've been considering an electronic shifter for the Prius for quite some time and finally jumped the gun. Only thing that held me back was the pricing. At $240+ USD, the switch is a costly investment for a purely cosmetic…
DIY: How to add daytime running lights (DRL) to a 2010-2011 Prius
Here's another mod I've performed on the Prius, specifically useful for 2010-2011 3rd gen Prius owners, that's a spin-off from a past project done on the Acura RSX. I started this mod some time in early May, but got side tracked with…
DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors
Here is a step-by-step DIY guide on how to install JDM power folding side mirrors onto your 2010+ 3rd gen USDM Toyota Prius or Plug-in Prius (PiP). As an added bonus, this guide includes instruction on how to wire up…
DIY: How to remove the door panels off a 2010+ 3rd gen Prius
There are times when you need to access the door frame. Replacing your OEM speaker is usually the primary reason, but you may also need to remove the glass, replace the actuators, remove your side rearview mirrors or install JDM…
Preview: JDM Prius power folding side mirrors wiring diagram
Update: DIY guide is now up, DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors I am making decent progress in sketching the wiring diagrams to help assist in the installation and wiring up a set of JDM Prius power…
Received my JDM Prius power folding side mirrors kit, my thoughts
Update: DIY guide is now up, DIY: How to install JDM Prius power folding side mirrors I generally do not have time on a weekday to entertain Prius projects. Heck, I rarely have time on the weekend and it looks like…
DIY: How to install an HID kit on your 3rd gen Toyota Prius
No rocket science is involved when it comes to installing modern aftermarket high intensity discharge (HID) xenon kits since most contemporary kits are manufactured with updated technology, standardized and almost 100% plug-n-play. Most kits these days can be purchased for…
Generic Toyota OEM-style aftermarket fog light kit (i.e. eBay kits) wiring and switch connection diagram
In writing my do-it-yourself guide for adding OEM-style aftermarket fog lights onto a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (non-Five models), I prepared a diagram in Adobe Illustrator to help weekend do-it-yourselfers understand the wiring component of…
