Hybrid Sytem Warning Light

[uvm1969]

Guys,

I was driving late this afternoon, and making a turn when the Red Triangle Warning Light came on. I pulled over as quickly as I could. When I stopped , the Hybrid System Warning Light was on, which freaked me out.

I called the Toyota dealership and the fellow said to wait 10 minutes and try to start it. I tried that a couple of times, and the engine would come on, but then it died.

I had it hauled off to the dealership with a wrecker, and now have to wait until Monday to get the verdict.

What do you fellows think it is? I am really worried it is a major problem.

Thanks

[Patrick Wong]

I think you are right. If you only had the master warning light and the MFD hybrid system icon come on, and the car cannot be driven, then my guess is that the traction battery or transaxle has failed.

[Tideland Prius]

Pioneer #3?? You were one of the Prius Pioneers that owned a Gen 1.5 Prius?

[uvm1969]

Originally Posted by Patrick Wong

I think you are right. If you only had the master warning light and the MFD hybrid system icon come on, and the car cannot be driven, then my guess is that the traction battery or transaxle has failed.

This is freaking me out because these are very expensive repairs, am I correct? One possible scenario might be a stickly throttle plate because I noticed early yesterday when I was driving it that when I tried to accelerate, leaving a office supple store, that it felt like I had a hesitation, something I had never noticed before. Also, when it died late in the afternoon, I was accelerating from a complete stop.

Thanks for your input, Patick.

Larry

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by uvm1969

... One possible scenario might be a stickly throttle plate because I noticed early yesterday when I was driving it that when I tried to accelerate, leaving a office supple store, that it felt like I had a hesitation, something I had never noticed before. Also, when it died late in the afternoon, I was accelerating from a complete stop.

Hi Larry,

Since you did not say the check engine light was on, I do not think that the throttle plate is the issue here. In any event I'm very interested to hear what your dealer tech has to say. Good luck.

[uvm1969]

Originally Posted by Patrick Wong

Hi Larry,

Since you did not say the check engine light was on, I do not think that the throttle plate is the issue here. In any event I'm very interested to hear what your dealer tech has to say. Good luck.

Patrick,

Yes, the check engine light was on , in addition to the others indicatiors. I forgot to mention that.

Larry

[uvm1969]

Originally Posted by uvm1969

Patrick,

Yes, the check engine light was on , in addition to the others indicatiors. I forgot to mention that.

Larry

Patrick,

It was the throttle plate that was gunked up and I also had a pecan shell that was stuck in the air sensor.

I definitely dodged a couple of potentially big bullets.

Thanks for your feedback.

Larry

[Patrick Wong]

Hi Larry,

Thanks for providing the outcome to your problem, glad to hear it was a minor issue.

[That_Prius_Car]

I agree with patrick

[hobbit]

My first guess was going to be "is there gas in it?", but sounds
like you found the problem. How did a pecan shell get that
far in past the air filter?? Got a rodent problem?
.
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