2016 prius c check hybrid system problem. not going into ready

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    Hi? i am new here, i noticed the coolant was not moving in the reservoir, i had two flash of the over temp on the dash but doesn't stay on. i bought the inverter pump, i drove the car into the garage to change the inverter pump and coolant as well. i disconnected the battery, i removed the inverter completely out to get access to the pump. i removed and replace the pump, connect all the wiring and hoses. add coolant, i tried to start the car, everything turns on but it will not go into ready. the message pop up check hybrid system, pull over, . the dash light icons stays on. i used obd to check, it says no code. prior to doing the replacement of the pump, there was no obd code. please help.

    i tried removing the white wire in the fuse box still no start. i need guidance on what to do next.

    thank you very much for your wisdom and ideas
     
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    If the hybrid system does not start, there is a reason for this.

    I have a guess that you did not latch the connectors somewhere.

    Your scanner does not see the codes because the hybrid codes are specific and not all scanners can detect and read them.
     
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    Did you remove the orange safety plug from the hybrid battery when you worked on the car?
     
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    Yes i removed the orange plug and when i was done working on the inverter, i plugged it back. all plugs were put back and screw down. all bolts removed were install and no bolt left out or left over.
     
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    hi , what scanner do you recommend to used?
     
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    Make sure you slide the lever, step #3. Many people fail to do the last step.
    View attachment 267811
     
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    See post #37 in the thread linked in post #6 above.

    The Autel AP200 is an excellent choice. It is $60 + tax on Amazon.
     
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    thank you. i did. orange clip is pushed up and connect with the other socket on the side of it.
     
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    thank you very much
     
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    car still not starting after removing inverter and replacing the pump. i am still not able to get codes from the vehicle.

    there is a terminal at the back of the inverer while i was threading the nut back on to that terminal there was an electrical spark. i forget to disconnect the 12volt battery when i worked on the car. could the spark destroyed the inverter or or fuse. i believe that wire to the inverter is the dc/dc inverter wire.
     
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    Engine not starting?

    What does it look like? "Ready" not ?

    Motor generator not turning?

    Motor generator turning but internal combustion engine not turning?

    Did you buy some kind of device to read codes?
     
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    everything include radio turns on. can move into gear and out of gears. but it will not say ready. when i walk next to the car with key in hand and driver door i hear sounds in the hood but will not go into ready and will not move . all else will work just fine. the inverter pump i replaced is not getting power because all the new coolant i added is not suck it like wise the radiator coolant is not being sucked in.
    yes motor generator not turning on
     
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    What is the voltage on your auxiliary battery?