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Vent in back seat and check engine lights?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 58teeth, Apr 25, 2019.

  1. 58teeth

    58teeth Junior Member

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    Hey folks!
    Have a 2008 Prius w/ 175k on it. All original. This morning, the red triangle came on, as well as the (!) and VSC errors. The engine feels a little labored and doesn't sound the way it usually does. Also, for the first time ever, I heard air rushing out of the vent on the passenger side in the rear. A quick OBD Code read showed P0080.

    Any thoughts? I'm bringing it in tomorrow to the mechanic, but want to be prepared in case they tell me I need a new $5k part if I don't.

    Thanks
     
  2. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    Don’t laugh but check to make sure your gas cap is tightened. 1 click.
     
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    A couple things.

    First, was it a quick OBDII read with a reader that reads Prius codes? If not, it's quite likely not the right code.

    Second, you scared the crappola out of me!! Prius Primes shouldn't be throwing codes yet. :LOL: Most of us with Primes have Gen 2 experience, but I'd suggest clicking the "report" link under your signature line and asking a moderator to move this to the Gen 2 forums so the Gen 2 wizards are more likely to see it and be able to advise.

    Be sure to take it to a hybrid mechanic. He should give you the correct codes and diagnosis. Let us know what happens. And good luck! (y)
     
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  4. bisco

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    probably you're hybrid battery. check in with @2k1Toaster , he's in your neighborhood and has a new aftermarket replacement for $1,600. plus labor.
     
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    Thanks I reported it to be moved. Sorry about that!!
     
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    I accidentally cleared the reader code (squeezed the reset button while climbing out from the dash), does the onboard computer save code history?
     
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    they might be gone, but a short drive should reinstate them.
     
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    P0A80 + being able to hear the HV battery fan = near certainty that your HV Battery is dying.
    Replace ASAP.

    2k1Toaster's cylindrical cells are a good option, if you can't get a local dealer to sell to you for under $1800. You will have to make phone calls to see if a local dealer will sell to you and match another dealer's lower price for the HV Battery. No dealer will ship the HV battery b/c the cost is exorbitant.

    See post#11 to get an idea of OEM HV Battery pricing; granted this was in Nov 2018.
    Indianapolis area battery repair? | PriusChat
     
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    No worries. It happens a lot. (y) Just want to make sure you get this figured out asap.

    Lots of codes get kept in history. If the technician is using Techstream, it'll find them.
     
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