Check engine light on

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  1. bill mat

    bill mat New Member

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    I bought a used 2011 Prius Hatchback. It was perfect until yesterday. When I went to go to work the check hybrid light was on . Then the check engine light went on. The car would only go about 40 mph. Then it would only go 10 mph. I stopped the car waited awhile then switched it to performance ( or whatever it is called) and was able to get to work. Work is about 2 miles away. When it was in eco mode when it switched from electric motor to gas engine the car made a loud clunking noise. Love my car but must say I am a bit nervous about it.
    My car has 54000 miles . It is at the Toyota dealer right now. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks
     
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Was it a Toyo Certified Used one?
     
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    No I bought it from a Ford Dealer that also owns the Toyota Dealer that the car is at now
     
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    Being a 2011, and your mileage, you should be ok for warranty, assuming it's a hybrid component? Knock on wood.
     
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    That's my hope. I will post when they have a answer for me. Thanks
     
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    Inverter?
     
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    There is a recall on the inverter, if it hasn't been done, that could be your problem.
     
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    ok here sis what they said . A hose on the bottom of the manifold fell off. I think they called it a purge valve and that caused all my trouble. I will also call them about the inverter. Cost me 300 total with the tow. I guess that wasn't too bad.
     
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    I had this happen once before on a RX300 I was driving. The hose that connects to the air filter box came off when I changed the filter.
     
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    No recall on my car according to them (i trust) ,. If someone has more information I would appreciate it. Thanks again
     
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    The recall was probably completed, if it was outstanding, it would show up in their system.
     
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