Dr. Prius affecting EV mode?? I'm probably crazy.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jimmy Cartrette, Apr 14, 2024.

  1. Jimmy Cartrette

    Jimmy Cartrette New Member

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    Hello friends, I figured out the last issue I posted about. However, I have noticed a new issue. My Prius keeps having an issue going into EV mode. This is mitigated drastically if I have Dr. Prius running and overriding the fan of the hybrid system battery under special features in the app. Additionally, the following codes are actively spawning: P0171, P0101., and P0441. I have added new sparkplugs, coil packs, a thermostat, and a water pump. I have access to Techstream if needed if you have additional recommendations.
     
  2. bisco

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    when you say an issue going into ev mode, do you mean the engine won't stop running?

    how many miles on her?
     
  3. Jimmy Cartrette

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    Yeah, the engine seems to struggle sometimes to cut off into EV mode. I'm at 165k.