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Old 10-27-2007, 07:20 AM
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Hi,

Although written for the Prius, I suspect any, older hybrid may have similar problems with sticky throttle plates when the cold, wet weather returns:

http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/pri_throttle.html

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Hi,

Although written for the Prius, I suspect any, older hybrid may have similar problems with sticky throttle plates when the cold, wet weather returns:

http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/pri_throttle.html

Bob Wilson
Thanks Bob...I'll have to drive North from Southwest FL to check it out
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