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2008 Red Triangle and other signs

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by LikeAPrius, Mar 13, 2019.

  1. LikeAPrius

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    My friends Prius is showing these signs. You guys might a clue of what could be? Will try to get codes for it when I can.

    266k miles it was working fine until 4 months ago when it got that. Been sitting on his driveway ever since
     

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    Scan the vehicle, most likely hv battery

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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  3. bisco

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    Can be many things, especially at that mileage
    Check the 12v and the inverter pump
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 14, 2019
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    You can’t really tell from a picture what the problem is. You need to pull the codes with a Toyota capable scanner, not a generic OBD2 scanner.
     
    #4 Skibob, Mar 15, 2019
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    Do you have any suggestions for such a scanner? I was about to get a mid-priced generic one when I saw this.



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    Sent ?.
     
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    Tech stream, elm, torque, dr. Prius
     
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    Graeme,
    Do not get a mid-priced generic reader.

    Get these things,
    -cheap Android phone/tablet that can access wifi ($15-$50)
    -Torque Pro app ($6)
    - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII adaptor ($10-40)

    These will help you read and clear codes as well as check some of the hybrid specific info like HV Battery levels.

    I work on hybrids for a living and you can always give me a call for direct advice to get this car back on the road. 608-729-4082 Let's save this Prius!
     
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  8. LikeAPrius

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    Update

    It wasn’t the battery, some engine thing forgot what it was but the Prius is up and running again after a stop at repair shop ( Atomic Auto in Portland,OR)
     
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    Thanks for the update.

    More detail would have been nice just to bring closure. Bit maybe you can find and post another time.

    I still highly suggest getting diagnostic tools if he wants to see some of the data himself.
     
    #9 ericbecky, Mar 18, 2019
  10. LikeAPrius

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    He will be bringing the the Prius over my place next week where I have a decent scanner that should work, for now the shop mentioned P0420 is showing up as well. This is odd, the car just passed emission tests a some months ago
     
    #10 LikeAPrius, Mar 18, 2019
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