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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Jonnycat26, Jun 11, 2004.

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  1. richard schumacher

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    Sorry if I missed this, but does yours need the SSC40D update? If you haven't received a letter from Toyota you might call them and ask whether you need it; if you do it could interfere with diagnosis of the underlying problem. Have your VIN handy if you call them. In any case, good luck. Trouble like this with a new car is a bitch.
     
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  2. Jonnycat26

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    We have an update....

    Just spoke to my service consultant, and they have no idea what's causing the problem. They're replacing the computer, as per Toyota's instructions, but they don't think that's the root of the issue. They're not sure what the issue is yet, and didn't sound really optimistic about finding it.

    It looks like my chances of getting my Prius back anytime soon are nil.
     
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    Another update....

    Apparently my Prius is being slowly disassembled... from what I gathered, the engine (which one, do not know) is now out of the car and hooked up to diagnostic equipment that lets Toyota look at it remotely. Still no idea as to what's happening. At least they're going to give me a Camry loaner now.

    So how far does this have to go before I can beg off this car and get one that's never been disassembled?
     
    #23 Jonnycat26, Jun 14, 2004
  4. jamarimutt

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    I guess that as long as Toyota fulfills its warranty obligations you're stuck with your car. If I were you I would drive from the dealer straight to another dealer and trade the car in for a Camry, or keep it a while longer and trade it in for a 2005 Prius (if you still like the Prius when the ordeal is over).
     
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  5. Jonnycat26

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    Actually, in NJ, if the car has the same problem 3 times, or if it's off the road for 20 consecutive days due to repairs, it becomes a lemon. And it's funny you mention a Camry, that's my new loaner (with a stereo), and it's not a bad car. At least, it won't have an inverter failure until they shove HSD in it. :)

    They think the inverter is bad. Which is bad, because this was a problem in the initial run which they had "corrected". So apparently the corrected inverter is still subject to getting condensation inside it. At least, they think it's the inverter. They have a new one on order, and if it fixes the issue, then they'll know it was the inverter.
     
    #25 Jonnycat26, Jun 14, 2004
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    If they disassemble and fix it your OK...however if you have further problems after the repair I would contact Toyota directly and demand a replacement.

    Mike
     
    #26 m4prius, Jun 14, 2004
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    Here's a list of the codes that the diagnostics found on the car...

    C125 9 C1310 ABS Codes. P0A94 HV ECU SUB CODES INFO 1 545 INFO 2551 INFO 3589 INFO 4583 INFO 5 0.

    That's the list they gave me, formatted as I got it.

    It's been confirmed the the inverter is bad and needs to be replaced. Apparently this is a known and common issue.

    Sigh.
     
    #27 Jonnycat26, Jun 15, 2004
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    johnnycat26,

    thanks for the info, will keep it as a reference just in case, hope things
    get repaired asap! Goodluck!
     
    #28 harryg, Jun 15, 2004
  9. efusco

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    Let's see if I can get the proper page to attach to help you decifer your codes.

    In any case it does, indeed, look like it must be a DC/DC Converter issue.
     
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  10. Jonnycat26

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    Out of curiosity, does anyone know what any of those codes mean? Is there a list anywhere?
     
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    Jonnycat26,

    That is what Evan just posted above your note in the pdf file I just downloaded it. you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader for it

    Jon
     
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  12. jamarimutt

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    I am beginning to wonder if I bought the right car. :roll:
     
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  13. Jonnycat26

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    Sorry, he had posted that as I was writing and posting my reply. I just never noticed the overlap. :oops:
     
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    Hey... if yours works, I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe it's just isolated to a certain run, or something like that. Keep a cell phone handy, but that's something you should do in all cases.
     
    #34 Jonnycat26, Jun 15, 2004
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    Doing some searching...I show 9 instances of cifschar.pdf in the repair manual.

    The only thing I could find that is referenced is:

    P0A94 - INF 545 Has to do with DC/DC Converter Performance and it put it into Limited Driving Condition.

    Maybe somone else with more experience on this stuff and has the manual can help Jonnycat26?
     
    #35 xlarimer, Jun 16, 2004
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    If it is in fact the AC/DC converter...and since its electric...I've heard if it is electronic it will fail early in life (almost new). This sounds like the case...if Toyota had allot of the same issue with the car I doubt they would send it to Market. In addition I wonder how many electronic problems can be traced to folks modifying their cars??...like EV buttons. Toyota has always built a quality product and an 8 year warranty on the hybrid component side should tell you something.

    Mike
     
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    As the only thing being done is adding a momentary switch to access already available software built into the Prius and comes as an option in other countries, I doubt that at least the EV button mod would result in many if any electronic problems. Yes Toyota builds a quality product and the EV button is part of the Prius product line in many countries... Just not the good ole US of A.
     
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  18. Jonnycat26

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    That's great, but I don't have an EV button. In fact, the only "modification" I've made to the car is a coin holder. I did get the car back today.. and it promptly started acting weird about 40 miles away from my house right after a monster downpour.

    Is there any situation in which the first press of the power button should give me all the major warning lights (ABS, VSC, TRAC, MAINT) but not the master warning light? I know pressing the power switch twice without the brake will do this, but wasn't sure if it's possible the first time.

    Second, Toyota builds a quality product... no doubt. However I'm not alone in experiencing this problem. The long warranty tells me I'm lucky if this stuff keeps going down with my car.
     
    #38 Jonnycat26, Jun 17, 2004
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    I guess no. You arealways complaining aboutitand tellingothers not to get one orselltheirsand getsomething else :roll: Makes me wonderwhy you are here.
     
    #39 victor, Jun 17, 2004
  20. m4prius

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    ACTING WEIRD AND ALLOT OF OTHER FOLKS EXERIENCING SAME PROBLEM????? If so then Toyota should issue a recall or fix notice...don't think so. You need to be very specific on what, when, where, how and why before I believe this stuff. Sounds like it also may be operator misconceptions.
     
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