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2gen Red Triangle + Orange Exclamation +VSC + Engine Light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Todd Gack, Jul 15, 2021.

  1. Todd Gack

    Todd Gack New Member

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    Yesterday I felt a sudden "catching" in my rear brakes like ABS engaged. Then bam my dashboard lit up with the Red Triangle + Orange Exclamation +VSC + Engine Light. I was able to limp along and park it. Car has 150,000 and have owned it 5 years with no problems ever. BTW, had an oil change 5 days ago and rotated tires at Goodyear. They said my brakes are at 3ml. Has anyone else had a similar situation?
     
  2. SFO

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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    Happen to have any OBD2 codes (DTCs) that you can share with us?
     
  3. Todd Gack

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    Unfortunately no. I've got an appt with a mechanic on Monday. But wanted to educate myself first on what could be going on and what it will take to fix it.
     
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    This link might help : Toyota Dashboard Lights & Symbols Guide

    Grab a free basic OBD2 scan at a local auto parts chain, be sure to try each location (even within the same chain) as they may offer a different scanner, and one may be more hybrid compatible than another. Please post the results in this thread for additional guidance.

    If you don't have a set of manuals that you can reference, here is a link : Toyota Warranty & Toyota Manuals | Toyota Owners

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    Check the 12 volt battery. Weak battery can cause strange symptoms.
     
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    Appreciate that. Had a new 12v installed in February. Ill have them check it
     
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    yep what was it?
     
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    maybe a bad inverter pump or tranny