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Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by BartmanLA, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. BartmanLA

    BartmanLA Junior Member

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    I just finished cleaning the Hybrid Battery Cooling system and in the process I felt to be safe I pulled the Hybrid Battery Power Interlock. And of course I put everything back together and reinserted the interlock plug all the way and slid it to the right to LOCK, but now I am getting a Hybrid System Malfunction message on my display. I didn't touch the battery itself at all, is there a "reset" I need to do or can do by myself? Or am I screwed and going to have to get a dealer to fix it? Any suggestions or hints please! I'm panicking here! Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 BartmanLA, Aug 12, 2018
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    slide the switch after locking it down.

    if that isn't it, you probably disconnected a wire at the fan.
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 12, 2018
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    Not an uncommon occurrence.
    Apparently that interlock doesn't work exactly the way you would logically think.

    It's been discussed here a few times. Maybe a search for "interlock" would find it.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Aug 12, 2018
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    Have you tried starting the car a second time?
    Usually after working at the HV-battery and having it disconnected you get error messages on the display. Usually they disappear with the second trial.
     
    #4 priusb78, Aug 13, 2018
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    She fixed by trying again but did not post the results here
     
    #5 rjparker, Aug 13, 2018
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