Sudden loss of power, Red Triangle, Won't Start + P3190

I thought this would be free?

I think it's time for professional diagnostics. Isn't it like 0 degrees there?

 

Yes I would recommend you towing it to someone more qualified than your current mechanic. They will charge you an initial diagnostic fee (1 or 2 hours of labor at approximately $120/hr.). Then if they need more time, they will call you for an authorization for more time to diagnose. After they find the problem, you have your choice to fix it yourself or fix it with them. They would advise you of the cost.

Going to the dealer is never cheap, but unless there's a qualified mechanic you can go to, you're stuck with that option (or sell the car). The Prius was designed to go about 180k miles problem free. Then it's a roll of the dice....

I would normally enjoy working on my cars, but with a polar vortex....I'll probably leave it to someone else to freeze them butt off.

 

What he said.

The dealer charges more because they have the specific tools and training (or should have them) to get it back on the road. It's like the old joke of the mechanic who charged $100 and all he did was tap something with a hammer. When questioned about the high hourly rate, he said it was $5 for the tap with the hammer and $95 for the experience to know where to tap and how hard.

Independent shops can't afford brand specific equipment like Techstream because it's several thousand dollars per brand for legitimate copies.

 

Techstream reads and provides you with fault codes. It doesn't really tell you what to do with them. But then you can use the fault codes and log onto techinfo.toyota.com for further help

 

If the battery was assembled from random used cells or they simply replaced one or a few bad cells, it was bound to fail before too long.

Did they say where the coolant leak was. That'll make a big difference in repair costs.

 

you really have no choice at the point but to go back to best hybrid.

reman batteries can last quite a few years, or can fail as you're driving home. only a new battery has a really good chance of lasting a long time.

as far as the water pump is concerned, it's not an issue right now unless it is puddling under the car or draining quickly while driving.

 

I am also experiencing something very similar to this issue. Have tried several things and havent found the problem.. Any help please?

 

welcome!
try starting a new thread with more details.

 

First code sent was cylinder misfire so i replaced spark plugs(mine were burnt out) that code cleared and a code for air filter came up so i replaced the air filter. Now only code is P3190.. The MAF and throttle were both cleaned.. Filled gas tank as weel and checked oil.

 

Not sure how to start new thread

 

go to the main forum page, scroll down to gen 2, and click on the maintenance forum. at the top right of the threads, you'll see a 'start a new thread' button. all the best!

 

Done thank you

 

pleasure.