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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by reveal, May 22, 2008.

  1. reveal

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    <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPiHYXEvZjA"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPiHYXEvZjA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>

    Jumped the OBDII terminals #4 and #13

    Not sure what this code is.. I guess the abs is flashing some sort of morse code can anyone interprete this for me. The Diagnostic Not sure what this code is.. I guess the abs is flashing some sort of morse code can anyone interprete this for me. The Diagnostic screen tells me there are no errors / codes found in Lan mode but I see check engine light on and also the abs light and brake light are constantly on. Help.....
    p.s not too worried about the check engine light as I am of the abs

    This is a 05 prius ........ If you need more info please let me know... this car was in an accident and I am in the process of rebuilding it.. I got everything else right now but just the abs problem....
    Any help would be appreciated if you cannot view the video up above the proper link is


    Thanks in advance...
     
    #1 reveal, May 22, 2008
  2. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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  3. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    the screen diagnostics don't tell you anything about the condition of the car. you need to get an obd2 reader and find out what codes are present to continue. there is definitely more wrong than just the abs.
     
    #3 galaxee, May 22, 2008
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    You can get blink codes out of the ABS and brake system lights
    through a small chicken dance involving the OBDII connector and
    the brake pedal, but you should definitely have the manual to
    interpret it all the right way. Probably best to get a capable
    scantool that can help make sense of it all.
    .
    _H*
     
    #4 hobbit, May 22, 2008
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    Hooked up a scanner to it I am pulling this code
    C1253 Malfunction in hydro motor relay circuit .
    Anyone know how to remedy this?
     
    #5 reveal, May 23, 2008
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    there are 7 different inf codes for that diag code- three digit numbers. knowing that will help to narrow down the cause.
     
    #6 galaxee, May 23, 2008
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    Although it is true that there are seven INF codes for C1253 "Brake Booster Pump Motor Circuit", the potential trouble areas remain the same:

    ABS MTR relay
    ABS MTR2 relay
    Harness and connector
    Brake actuator assy​

    The relays are easy to check. If they are good then it seems likely that the wiring harness was damaged in the accident. If the wiring harness is good then the brake actuator, an expensive part, would probably need to be replaced.​
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, May 23, 2008
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    I wrote these codes down before I cleared them:
    Code Subcode
    01-d5 190-30-D
    01-DC 1C6-EF-F
    01-DC 190-53-D


    Thanks in advance
     
    #8 reveal, May 23, 2008
  9. hobbit

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    Uh -- no. You're still going after the supposed "codes" from
    the MFD-seekrit-diagnostics, which aren't the same thing.
    .
    Has the beeper next to the brake ECU started shrieking at you
    due to low brake fluid pressure? Can you hear the accumulator
    pump run at all when you press the brake pedal a few times?
    .
    _H*
     
    #9 hobbit, May 23, 2008
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    Will a generic OBD2 scantool even read specific ABS codes, or does this require connection to the THHT or Panasonic Toughbook at the dealership?
     
    #10 jayman, May 23, 2008
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    I dont hear any beeping... When I do step on the brake a couple of times I do hear something which I am assuming is the pump. The thing is I can clear the lights jumping the sst and depressing the pedals eight times.. .. But once I have the car going at 30+ Miles and step on the brakes the lights come on and stay on. If I clear it it can also come back on few times after switching the car off and on. this is the code the abs scanner pulls
    C1253/53 Hydro Booster Pump Motor Relay Malfunction.
     
    #11 reveal, May 24, 2008
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    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Knowing your ABS light is on you still drive at 30 MPH?
     
    #12 Bill Merchant, May 25, 2008
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    I only did the 30+ Miles in order to test the abs. You can only test the abs above certain speed.
     
    #13 reveal, May 25, 2008
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    Reveal,
    since you are trying to rebuild a Prius, if I were you, I would buy a WorkShop manual and/or Wiring manual of Prius from Toyota. Of course, today a decent OBDII reader costs only about $100 from Autozone. With those, and you have better chance of
    finding out what is wrong. Try eBay for the manuals. Usually they cost about 50% of Toyota MSRP (roughly $100+/-$40).
     
    #14 ceric, May 25, 2008
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    You can subscribe directly to Toyota Techinfo, starting at $10 a day

    http://techinfo.toyota.com

    Or $50 for the month. This will allow you to download the entire series

    Another source - which I use - is All Data. It has the same information as Techinfo

    ALLDATAdiy.com :: Leading Source of Diagnostic and Repair Information

    The standard subscription is $25/vehicle and that is good for an entire year

    I wouldn't give money to an illegal copying crook on ebay
     
    #15 jayman, May 26, 2008
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