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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by EvelynC, Jan 1, 2013.

  1. EvelynC

    EvelynC Junior Member

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    A couple of days ago, I was about to take a long road trip. Stopped to top off gas tank (yes, I squeezed the handle a few more times than I probably should have). Restarted and drove about 300 feet. Master Warning light, check engine light, brake light and pretty car with ! in the display all came on. Drove home - car ran fine but the hybrid battery seemed to stay full, switched cars, got home the next afternoon, started car again -- all lights still on. Checked gas cap (just in case), brake fluid is between full and low, coolant is probably a little low.

    Has anyone else had this happen? Does this mean my hybrid battery is dying? Is it okay to drive the car 10+ miles to the dealership?

    The auxillary battery was changed this summer.

    Thanks for any help!
     
    #1 EvelynC, Jan 1, 2013
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Mod note: Moved to the Gen II maint. forum from the Prius v maint. forum.
     
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    My guess is the 12v. Check to see if it is putting out over 12v. Sounds like a week 12v H
     
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    I had the 12V replaced this summer. I just checked it and its at 12.3v. I also got a list of service codes but have no idea what they mean. Is there a list somewhere? Mine are:
    DC 190 1A 3
    D8 190 17 1
    D5 190 39 B
    DB 190 E3 F
    DB 110 A8 7
     
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    I believe those codes are from the MFD relate to the navigation system.
     
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    Yeah, I guess they don't really mean anything since I don't have a navigation system.

    Headed to the dealership first thing in the morning. Hoping the hybrid battery isn't dying.
     
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    Sorry should have said navigation/audio system.
     
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    12.3 does sound good.I like to see 12.5+ though. H
     
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    Hybrid battery is toast. Dealership says all cells show low.
     
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    If you can get the dealer to give you the specific DTC (diagnostic trouble codes) and post on here we will be better able to help you.
     
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    Also how many miles on the car and which state do you live in.
     
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    Yes, please answer. OP, also please do tell us the codes (DTCs).

    OP made another post that said Houston, so I assume TX. In TX, the HV battery should be warranted for 8 years/100k miles, just like most of the rest of the US.
     
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  13. EvelynC

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    I am in Texas. The car has 140,000 miles on it, so it's out of warranty. I don't remember what the codes were, but the service advisor (who I trust, just BTW), said the codes indicated cell 7 was low and the other cells around 7 weren't reading much higher. I think he said 10 of the 28 cells were reading close to the bad cell (cell 7). I kinda tuned out after he gave me the $3,950 replacement cost.
     
    #13 EvelynC, Jan 4, 2013
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