From o2 sensor to engine replacement in 10 days?

So how do I get the gauge to read correctly? Does it just happen on it's own after time passes?

It is overcast today, so perhaps that's what it is. I'll have to check it again when it's sunny. A few said to replace the 12V, one noting especially if it's ever been jump started.

 

Sounds loud, but charging battery when idling. Seemed to idle longer that normal. The gas light still flashing, so I'm afraid to take it for a spin until I get more gasoline. Probably tomorrow as the nearest gas station is 1.5 miles from here, and I've two 7 year olds that would have to walk with me in 35° weather (which always feels colder here because of mountain living). As sure as I am that they'd be willing to get out of this house (they've been stuck too), sunset is in an hour and there aren't sidewalks on the main roads around here (which I consider abhorrent), and people drive like maniacs here.

I know the area in which you speak, but how would I know what there is to smell? Also, where is and how do I clean the HV battery fan?

I have 93% rubbing alcohol on hand, would this be just for the throttle plate? Meaning, I'd still require the MAF cleaner?

 

Also, I've been reading up on the water issue and some report that water was under the seats and advise pulling them out and checking.
Can water be causing my power problem? It's no secret that water and electricity don't mix. Is it possible for water to have gotten in/around the HV battery?

The water was high enough to pool on top of the donut, but the area didn't appear to be as flooded as some report (maybe a gallon of water was removed, but that's a guestimate).

My mechanic friend didn't get back to me about whether or not the 12v was wet or if it had just moved under the battery when I was driving (I can see that the leak is coming in from the driver side). There was definitely water in that area though.

And what now that there is only the Solar Sensor Circuit code is being thrown? Does this mean that the o2 sensor code was inaccurate?

Also, when I went back out to start the car (after SFO asked how it ran), the last fuel bar was still blinking (as I mentioned above). I'm confused how I could be low on fuel if I didn't drive anywhere or run the ICE.

 

I'll add a gallon from my gas can and then go fill her up after. Running low on fuel scares me, and if I did somehow burn through fuel then I don't want to chance getting there with the gauge reading so low. I am afraid of traveling back though, there's no way to get to my house without traveling up a steep incline.

 

The HV battery? I figured I'd pull the seats to check if there is water and take a look at it while the seats are out. I can use some guidance as to how to do this. I've never pulled the seats before.

 

Mechanic friend just got back to me and said that the 12v was wet.

 

Thank you, I have found lots of tutorials on removing the traction battery since I made my inquiry, but I'm going to take in as many as I can before I remove to examine it.

I'm curious if I'd be better off checking the battery with a multimeter or techstream? Can techstream do a load test? I've seen that it can test volt and ohms, but nothing about amps. Am I missing something? Keeping in mind that I am super new to techstream. I'm not sure where my multimeter is, but if it's the better option then I've no problem hunting it down.

Now that it's been confirmed that the 12v did get wet, what do I do with that information? Does this mean I need to replace it?

I took a screen shot from another poster's remark about the water. How do I check the floor pans? Or is it something that I shouldn't worry about as I park on an incline and the water would run to the back of the car? The water level in mine doesn't seem to be as high as others have noted, and there's no corrosion that I could find. I just want to be sure that there's no water where there shouldn't be water. It's no secret that water and electric do not mix.


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I haven't tested either battery. Can I test the 12V with techstream as well? Or is it best to use the hidden service menu?

 

Agreed, but not sure where to look.

 

I suspect that I have the same cargo leak like the one here. This is the first I've heard about oiling the drain plugs???
https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2016/01/99777_Gen_2_Prius_Water_Leak.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1ywwwwjqQp5U_zzwci5EG5a46g1cqSSj9_Eu7ayqcaCgD5rvlfPlJJKUI

I do not. I believe I have a 1 gallon, but know a place near the gas station that sells a 2 gallon. Would it not be okay to get a gallon (or two) then drive 1.5 to the gas station to fill up?

The water didn't cover the spare, but it was pooled in the middle, kind of where I circled here in red (my MS Paint skills have never been on point). I couldn't find a stock photo of the donut I have, but it was pooled in some spots and not submerged (if that makes any difference?).

Take techstream with me? Meaning drive around with it? Codes will pop up as I'm driving?

I was under the impression that I'd have to run the test like this:

 

I had fully intended to test the HV before opening it up. Doesn't make much sense to go through all of that if I need to refurbish/balance or get a new module. I've no desire to do it twice.