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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by kong_konger, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. kong_konger

    kong_konger Junior Member

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    The engine check light is ON this morning. It said that there are problems for the hybrid system on the display. I sent it to dealer immediately.

    Just got a call from dealer. They told me that it is possible the charging cable causing this problem. But after I talked with persons before /after my using the charging station. There is no any problem for the charging station/charging cable.

    Any thoughts?
     
    #1 kong_konger, Jan 29, 2013
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    Well I got this last week when I was doing some work on my car, I had the interior lights on for quite awhile, hours actually.
    It freaked me out quite a bit, but it was late at night when I got it so there wasn't really anything I could do about it at that time.
    So I rolled the dice and hoped I knew what it was, so I took it on the highway and drove it like 10 miles each way, got back and tested it several times and the messages went away.
    I have to say that hybrid system message is pretty scary lol.
    Been 10 days now with me driving every day and I have never seen the problem again.
    Not saying it's the same case with you, but a low voltage 12V battery will cause this problem.

    Hope it helps, if not it's something to be aware of in the future.
     
    #2 Wayward, Jan 29, 2013
  3. kong_konger

    kong_konger Junior Member

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    Thanks for your information.

    dealer said the problem is gone after they re-set the codes. They insisted that the problem is coming from the charging cable.
     
    #3 kong_konger, Jan 29, 2013
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    kong, the volt also uses a CEL (check engine light) to notify of charging issues. A simple drop in voltage to the charger at your worksite can set it off. Usually a few power cycles of the car will reset the CEL.
     
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    did they replace the charging cord under warranty?
     
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    If I read the OP correctly, it was a third party charger not his OEM cable.
     
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    simple way to test would be to try the oem?
     
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  8. kong_konger

    kong_konger Junior Member

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    The charging cable seems no problem. After I used last morning, 3 persons used this charging cable, they said no problem at all.
     
    #8 kong_konger, Jan 30, 2013
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