Hello all. I just moved into the area of Asheville, North Carolina and my first drive after arriving resulted in the red triangle light coming on as well as the check engine, VSC, and maintenance required lights (maint reqd light came on right before I arrived, but didn't seem to be driving any different). It drove fine on the journey over. I had the oil changed maybe 1000 miles ago. At about 280k miles currently. It sounded like it was running a little heavy before those lights came on, and as they did the gas seemed to stop working. I was able to pull off the road and check the fluids. The oil was clean and pretty full. I checked the coolant to see if it was turbulant and it was; nothing crazy but it was moving. The rear passenger side vent came on, which is weird because I have never heard it come on previously. I was able to drive it to friend's house not far down the road and park it there until I figure out what to do. I am not really sure what the issue is. I am wanting to take it to a trusted Prius mechanic rather than the dealership and wanted to ask if anyone here knows of any near Asheville, NC. Any and all advice about diagnosing the issues or figuring out where to take it will be much appreciated.
Are you still in the area and driving a Prius, I am also looking for a mechanic in Greenville or Asheville. Thanks
Sounds like the HV battery is starting to go at mileage and age . It’s time any minute . Lotsa choices if you around on weekends I’m in areas up that way quite a bit .just done a 09 and a 13 in last 90 days. HV batteries that is. 919 892 0363 . Good luck
Please research thoroughly before assuming anyone else's "trusted" Prius mechanic isn't actually a hack.