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  1. Tim Jones

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    New here... Drove my prius v to Iowa now I'm broke down. Car went into limp mode. Took it to dealer they said inverter failure. Got a used inverter but now no ready light won't start and most of the dash lights are on. Checked traction battery and it has 213 volts.....It would run until I replaced the inverter...
    Thanks!
     
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    Was the circa 2016 Integrated Motor Generator TSB (logic re-flash) done?
     
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    did you try rebooting the 12v? hold the power button down or press it 3 times?

    or you could read the trouble codes.
     
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  4. Tim Jones

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    Are you talking about the firmware update for the inverter. Working on the car now. Second inverter...it has the same model numbers as the one that was originally in the car. Charging new 12 volt battery up now.
     
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    Different inverter same thing. Here is a picture of the dash lights. I never get any DC voltage to the inverter .
     

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    Yes, the firmware update. It was done? Then Toyota should have provided an extended warranty on the inverter.
     
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    Fusible link somewhere?
     
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    did you disconnect the orange safety plug?
     
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    Wait, doesn't the inverter have that warranty extension?
     
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    Dealer said it didn't have the update. I bought the car used with 194,000 miles.
    Tried two different inverters. I don't have any voltage to the inverter. Big battery has 215 volts. No power on the two big cables that go to the front of the car (inverter) DC.
    I did see something about a extended warranty on the inverter
    Thanks!!!!
     
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    Yes I unplugged the orange safety plug.
    Also disconnected, cleaned the battery ends and copper pieces... highest bat voltage 6.72 lowest...6.2 volts...car has been sitting close to 2 weeks. There was corrosion on some of the nuts....clean now, big battery @213 volts
    Never hear a click in the relays at the BIG battery.....it would run until I removed the Inverter.
    Have tried two different inverters and the same thing. Hard to believe I have 3 bad inverters.
    Thanks so much for any help!!!! I'm in a bind 1000 miles from home.
     
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    I did find this about a repair..... link will be in my next post.
     
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    As I mentioned above. If the TSB was performed...
     
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    many don't slide the orange plug after locking it down.
     
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    Wish that was it..... 0 Voltage with plug out. 213 volts with plug in. Battery voltage never gets to the inverter.

    Thanks!
     
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    Codes are P308A and P0A94

    Tried rebooting but couldn't tell if anything was happening.

    Thanks!
     
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    Just found this info on my car. Dealer in Iowa said this wasn't done

    3/9/16

    SOFTWARE SSC F0R
    PERFORM SSC F0R SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR MOTOR GENERATOR ECU AND POWE R MANAGEMENT ECU ~|~SSC F0R ~|~PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPDATE
     
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    Code P308A for my Gen 4 says. Hybrid/EV battery voltage sensor all circuit short to Auxiliary Battery.
    Hybrid/EV battery voltage sensor all circuit open.

    Code P0A94 DC/DC Converter Stuck On.
     
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  19. Tim Jones

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    I put two different inverters in and it's the same thing. I have been wondering why no voltage goes to the inverter.
    And I have the inverter firmware upgrade that the dealer said I didn't have.
    I see several different relays and boxes rite next to the HB battery.

    Thanks!!!!!!
     
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    Have you checked fuses to ensure nothing is amiss there?
     
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