I have a PDF for firefighters, on how to cut up and disable honda hybrids.
1 meg file, can't attach below.
how do I send it to thee?
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2010 Insight, Since 05/11 39-65. MPG OD 2400Mi.
MODS:
2. IMA Bat exhaust temp monitor, from Radio Shack,
3. Foam insulation on cold AC pipes.
4. 12V and 100V bat insulation.
5. Inside radiator airflow improvements.
6. Engine belly smoothing.
7. Leading tire skirts enhancements.
PREVIOUS HONDAS: 72 N600, 85 CRX-SI
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2010 Insight, Since 05/11 39-65. MPG OD 2400Mi.
MODS:
2. IMA Bat exhaust temp monitor, from Radio Shack,
3. Foam insulation on cold AC pipes.
4. 12V and 100V bat insulation.
5. Inside radiator airflow improvements.
6. Engine belly smoothing.
7. Leading tire skirts enhancements.
PREVIOUS HONDAS: 72 N600, 85 CRX-SI
A buddy of mine who is in the armed servies has many firemen buddies who ALL claim to hate the Prius. Why? Supposedly when they have to extract someone with the jaws of death, and they cut the top door frame, that is where toyota's power wire harness goes to the battery. So resuce workers may get a zap when helping you out.
Does anyone know:
A. If this is true
B. Is the power wire harness from the battery to the engine on the G2Insights are located in the same place?
Thanks
Dennis
I own a 2010 Prius. When the airbags are deployed, the computer shuts down the traction battery circuit. It is a non issue. And yes, the high voltage wiring is under the center of the car.
Last edited by tonyrenier; 02-27-2011 at 12:11 AM.
Reason: Addition
well tonyrenier, in the link above threads, you will see the insight high voltage cable is all on the bottom of the car. It is incased in an orange conduit. The only thing you will encounter on cutting off the top side of the Insight will be air bags. The above link also says once the ignition key is turnned of the 100v is off, but recomends cutting the negative wire of the 12v bat in front. (As this would disable air bags too.)
But from what I see on my car:
If the front side of the car is not accesable because of an accident or under water, open rear hatch, remove spair tire, open small steel cover with screw driver, turn off 100Amp breaker.
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2010 Insight, Since 05/11 39-65. MPG OD 2400Mi.
MODS:
2. IMA Bat exhaust temp monitor, from Radio Shack,
3. Foam insulation on cold AC pipes.
4. 12V and 100V bat insulation.
5. Inside radiator airflow improvements.
6. Engine belly smoothing.
7. Leading tire skirts enhancements.
PREVIOUS HONDAS: 72 N600, 85 CRX-SI
Ive fooled with the hybrid battery and its off with the key. Thats the clunk you hear in the rear when you cycle the key. Easily as the switch is to flip I doubt it would take that much of a hit for it to flip on its own and if the ima system detects any shorts, voltage that does not belong there it too will trip it.
If I got in an accident Id worry more about getting out of the car than anything else.
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Enginer 4 kilowatt PHEV, 3000k 35 watt fogs, Eco bulb highs, 4300k 35 watt low all w/relay kits, DRLs/Rear Wiper removed&rear interior gutted, Sony HU W/front speakers, Tanabe nf springs, 35% tint all around, all LED lamp replacement, 09 fit progress rear sway bar, OEM block heater, full gril block, KN Filter, Honda vent visiors, group 51 battery, home made balancer/grid charger Best/Worse MPG 96/36
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