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Prius c dead hybrid battery

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by MWD, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. xpcman

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    Yup. :)
     
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    :ROFLMAO: :rolleyes:
     
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    That is very unlikely. If there is any electrical or mechanical activity, a sensor somewhere knows.
     
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    This was the post I was talking about. If it won't start, I doubt it will have a DTC.


    It's also why, I asked this question....
    If the READY inductor is not on, then it should have a DTC stored.
     
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    A whole host of things go on before the car 'starts.'

    The only situation I can imagine that might meet your scenario is pulling the 12v out of the car.
     
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    Yes, and if the READY indicator isn't on, it will store a DTC and never start the ICE
     
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    Force Charging was a procedure on Gen 2s, I have not tried it on my C yet. Procedure is, go to ready, Emergency Brake ON, Left foot on brake pedal, put in D, step on gas. It used to normally take about a minute only to charge it to FULL, that is ~80%. Full throttle is not necessary and the car is self regulating, as to speed and charge. Will not harm.. Just got my C today so I am still learning it's ways, don't have the slightest idea if this works on the C .
     
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    Did try it today and it works, but it doesnt seem to charge as fast as my Gen 2, Did.
     
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    . Often Prii are wrecked and repaired/ sold to unwary buyers who only see a good body repair when in reality, much front end damage was done to the electronics, hydraulics , inverter and other associated HSD COMPONENTS. What does the body man know about Proper operation of a Hybrid?