My Prius is in the Shop

babsrocks · 03-18-2005, 09:40 PM

Well today I was driving along and suddenly it says "problem!" in the MFD and the tiangle with the ! inside came on. Then ICE would not come on and the battery was being drained fast.
I pulled over and called the dealership, I got it up there and they said the computer needed to be re-programed.
This ever happen to anyone else?

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-18-2005, 10:25 PM

I'm sure someone will be of more help, but use the Search page. Look for things like "red triangle". Just on a lark, was it raining or wet?

babsrocks · 03-18-2005, 10:27 PM

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No, it wasn't raining or wet, actually the best weather we've had in awhile. Dry sunny and in the 40's.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-18-2005, 10:38 PM

Well, the dry weather eliminates thoughts of water or vapor getting into a loose seal (was an issue at one time). I just ran a search using "red triangle" and got a full page of results. I was going to flip through and see what I could find for you, but I'm sure you would be better at finding something that better matches your experience. And you can also read the responses and follow-ups.

One things for sure: Suggest to your dealer that they pull the error codes from your car. But know this: with some dealers, if you ask that they pull the codes and they don't find anything they will charge you for the labor. But if they do find something then they don'tcharge you. So perhaps there might be a way to "suggest" that they pull the codes without actually requesting it...

Sorry for trouble. Keep us posted.

**efusco** · 03-18-2005, 10:42 PM

Your ECU needs to be 'flashed'. This is a fairly well known and easily fixed issue and usually doesn't recur (with or without the ECU flashing). BTW, you could have restarted and driven the car without any further problem (more than likely...assuming it is the well known problem and not something worse).

babsrocks · 03-18-2005, 10:46 PM

Well they have it overnight. They told me to bring it in when I called. They had it for about a half hour and said I shouldn't drive it until they could reprogram the computer. I don't know exactly what the problem was, but I expect a full report in the morning.
They were however nice enough to give me a loaner for the night. it's a Chevy Silverado 1500 Quad cab, a big difference from the Prius, that's for sure!!
When I find out what the problem was, I'll let you know.
I'll do the search and see what comes up.
I didn't get a manual with the car, but I hope to have one soon.
I'll keep you posted.

rick57 · 03-19-2005, 12:38 AM

I agree with Evan in that the ECU needs reflashed. All will be ok after they do that,I have never had one return after reflashing. And like he said,it is fairly well known and your dealer should have you up and running in no time. By the way,the Chevy was full of gas,wasn't it?

You should have fun watching the gas gauge drop after driving your Prius,

babsrocks · 03-19-2005, 04:16 PM

OK, I got my Prius back.
My receipt says:
Tech retreived code P3191 and POAOF, current ECU Cal is 34702000 reprogramed ECU per bulletin EG047-04 to new cal at 34705100.

So if that means anything to anyone......

I am very happy to have my car back, the Silverado was huge and thirsty! They told me to return it with as much gas as it had when I got it, so before I dropped it off I but $5 in, not nearly enough, it didn't even move the guage any, in my Prius that would have been almost a half a tank!
So thank you everyone.

rick57 · 03-19-2005, 04:50 PM

Yes that is the common TSB for the 04/ early 05 Prius'. You should have no problem with that now. Drive and enjoy.

With your time in the Chev, I bet your glad you don't have to fill it weekly, haha. I have a 99 Tahoe my wife drives and loves so believe me,it doesn't get the mileage you guys/gals do in your Prius'. Now if I could just talk here into a new Highlander hybrid, hmm?

V8Cobrakid · 03-19-2005, 06:30 PM

my car is in the shop right now for the center console material to be replaced and have my brake light switch recall done. I hope my car doesn't need this flash too. i guess time will tell

instead of my lovely prius, i'm driving a Dodge 1500 truck with a Hemi engine. 345 horsepower 14 mpg at best. about 12 to 13 on average. *shrug* i don't want to have to add fuel to this thing.. but.. i'll have to

a very crappy vehicle for costing more than my prius.

03-18-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
babsrocks Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pawcatuck, CT Posts: 45 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My Prius is in the Shop Well today I was driving along and suddenly it says "problem!" in the MFD and the tiangle with the ! inside came on. Then ICE would not come on and the battery was being drained fast. I pulled over and called the dealership, I got it up there and they said the computer needed to be re-programed. This ever happen to anyone else?

03-18-2005, 10:38 PM	#4
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,508 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Well, the dry weather eliminates thoughts of water or vapor getting into a loose seal (was an issue at one time). I just ran a search using "red triangle" and got a full page of results. I was going to flip through and see what I could find for you, but I'm sure you would be better at finding something that better matches your experience. And you can also read the responses and follow-ups. One things for sure: Suggest to your dealer that they pull the error codes from your car. But know this: with some dealers, if you ask that they pull the codes and they don't find anything they will charge you for the labor. But if they do find something then they don'tcharge you. So perhaps there might be a way to "suggest" that they pull the codes without actually requesting it... Sorry for trouble. Keep us posted. __________________ Proud father of Priapus: the '04 Tideland BC9 with an OEM EV button and sense of self-righteousness Current Mileage Chicago Prius Group Website Chicago Hybrid Group on FaceBook Find me on faceBook

03-18-2005, 10:46 PM	#6
babsrocks Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pawcatuck, CT Posts: 45 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Well they have it overnight. They told me to bring it in when I called. They had it for about a half hour and said I shouldn't drive it until they could reprogram the computer. I don't know exactly what the problem was, but I expect a full report in the morning. They were however nice enough to give me a loaner for the night. it's a Chevy Silverado 1500 Quad cab, a big difference from the Prius, that's for sure!! When I find out what the problem was, I'll let you know. I'll do the search and see what comes up. I didn't get a manual with the car, but I hope to have one soon. I'll keep you posted. __________________

03-19-2005, 12:38 AM	#7
rick57 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Circleville, Ohio Posts: 565 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: My Prius is in the Shop I agree with Evan in that the ECU needs reflashed. All will be ok after they do that,I have never had one return after reflashing. And like he said,it is fairly well known and your dealer should have you up and running in no time. By the way,the Chevy was full of gas,wasn't it? You should have fun watching the gas gauge drop after driving your Prius,

03-19-2005, 04:16 PM	#8
babsrocks Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pawcatuck, CT Posts: 45 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: My Prius is in the Shop OK, I got my Prius back. My receipt says: Tech retreived code P3191 and POAOF, current ECU Cal is 34702000 reprogramed ECU per bulletin EG047-04 to new cal at 34705100. So if that means anything to anyone...... I am very happy to have my car back, the Silverado was huge and thirsty! They told me to return it with as much gas as it had when I got it, so before I dropped it off I but $5 in, not nearly enough, it didn't even move the guage any, in my Prius that would have been almost a half a tank! So thank you everyone.

03-18-2005, 10:25 PM	#2
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,508 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	I'm sure someone will be of more help, but use the Search page. Look for things like "red triangle". Just on a lark, was it raining or wet?

03-18-2005, 10:42 PM	#5
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,250 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 50 Thanked 261 Times in 157 Posts Friends: 37	Your ECU needs to be 'flashed'. This is a fairly well known and easily fixed issue and usually doesn't recur (with or without the ECU flashing). BTW, you could have restarted and driven the car without any further problem (more than likely...assuming it is the well known problem and not something worse).

03-19-2005, 04:50 PM	#9
rick57 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Circleville, Ohio Posts: 565 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: My Prius is in the Shop Yes that is the common TSB for the 04/ early 05 Prius'. You should have no problem with that now. Drive and enjoy. With your time in the Chev, I bet your glad you don't have to fill it weekly, haha. I have a 99 Tahoe my wife drives and loves so believe me,it doesn't get the mileage you guys/gals do in your Prius'. Now if I could just talk here into a new Highlander hybrid, hmm?

03-19-2005, 06:30 PM	#10
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	my car is in the shop right now for the center console material to be replaced and have my brake light switch recall done. I hope my car doesn't need this flash too. i guess time will tell instead of my lovely prius, i'm driving a Dodge 1500 truck with a Hemi engine. 345 horsepower 14 mpg at best. about 12 to 13 on average. shrug i don't want to have to add fuel to this thing.. but.. i'll have to a very crappy vehicle for costing more than my prius.

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