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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by stepha430, Jul 15, 2016.

  1. stepha430

    stepha430 Junior Member

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    Hi there,

    I just turned on my car and received all of these errors. None of these alerts were on before. Please help with any insight you might have. image.jpeg image.jpeg

    Thank you so much in advance.
     
    #1 stepha430, Jul 15, 2016
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    Is this a 2006 or 2007?
     
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    Any issues prior to the codes appearing? How many miles? Tried reading the codes yet? Disconnect the 12v battery to reset?
     
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    that means you need to go to the dealer and have the trouble codes read. how many miles on her?
     
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    You really shouldn't reset codes until you've tried to determine what the problem is.

    If this is a hv battery problem and you have 1 more day left on your warranty, resetting the codes would disqualify you in getting a free replacement during the warranty period
     
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    No real issues prior. Have done the regular maintenance checkups.

    I did replace one of the batteries late last year.
     
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    Around 130,000 miles
    About 136,000 miles
     
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    If you are in California, you have a 10 year 150k miles warranty on the hv battery. I think you'll be getting a new one, just visit your nearest dealer
     
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    Thanks! I am in California. Do all dealers know about this warranty? Do you think I can drive my car a couple of miles to the dealer or does it need to be towed?

    Is the "Problem" error mean it's not drivable?


    Thank you again so much
     
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    I think you can safely drive a couple miles. Let us know the outcome

    Yes all dealers know this warranty

    What city are you in?
     
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    Just dropped it off said it's $175 to run a diagnostic on the car. Said to stay tuned
     
    #12 stepha430, Jul 16, 2016
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    $175 is highway robbery for a simple diagnosis of the warning lights.

    Either way, I think you'll be covered under warranty
     
    #13 JC91006, Jul 16, 2016
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    Based upon the two photos in the OP, it is not obvious to me that the traction battery is at fault. If the OP had provided a photo of the MFD showing the battery icon in the upper left corner, then I would agree that the battery likely was the root cause.

    The check engine light could be on for any number of reasons, none of which would be covered by warranty. It is not clear why the VSC and ((!)) lights appear in the first photo but not the second.
     
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    Check engine light from bad catalytic converter, 3 way valve, and canister problems would be covered. Brake actuator and hv battery issues would be covered. I think op is fortunate to be in California to get the longer coverages
     
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