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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by fwbrc51, Aug 3, 2014.

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  1. fwbrc51

    fwbrc51 Junior Member

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    dl'ing the "paid for" torque app now.
     
    #21 fwbrc51, Aug 4, 2014
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    No, you can use the free version
     
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    If your car was running properly before the oil change and dead battery, then that is where you would look for your problem. Try draining 1/2 - 1 quart of oil from your engine. Disconnect the CHARGED 12v negative for a few seconds and try again.
     
    #23 JC91006, Aug 4, 2014
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    #24 usnavystgc, Aug 4, 2014
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    and make sure you have gas in the car.......
     
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  6. fwbrc51

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    I just bought the paid version of torque. I don't see where you load any extra toyota plugins.
     
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    i'll drain some of the oil.
     
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    my '08 was regularly a quarter inch over the max mark.
     
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    Did you look at the thread I referenced? It is completely spelled out step by step with pics.
     
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    Yep. I just unzipped them as stated. I still get no errors through my ODB. Funny cause I also no longer get any error faults like before on the MFD, the codes I was questioning about. I'm at the point of calling a tow truck and sending it to the stealership.

    Any other help from others?
     
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    If your getting no DTC's on Torque and no lights/faults on the MFD, how is your car running? The dealer will not be able to tell you anything.
     
    #31 usnavystgc, Aug 5, 2014
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    I imagine you have tried to start it multiple times. Does it crank and fail to start or just pop up the lights without trying to start.
    Did you touch the orange service connector?

    The weak battery seems like a different issue if it still does not try to start after 4 attempts ( this clears the red triangle) and a battery charge.
     
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