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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cofrapp, May 29, 2016.

  1. cofrapp

    cofrapp Junior Member

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    Lost all acceleration yesterday while driving at highway speed. Tire pressure light came on also large warning sigh and check engine . Had been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic before this with AC on.Gas pedal to the floor but no acceleration. I pullled over and shut off car. When I tried to restert the lights mentioned above went out Except the check engine, NOW all the brake warning lights are on in a yellow color including the emergency brake.Brakes do stop the car (had to push it onto the tow truck) Car comes on but does not display the READY sign.Any suggestions
     
    #1 cofrapp, May 29, 2016
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    welcome! sounds like your hybrid battery, but you'll need to have the codes read. all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, May 29, 2016
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    There is an extended warranty on the brake actuator issue, you might want to take it in to Toyota to diagnose this one. Could be a free repair.

    If there are other issues, I'm sure they'll be happy to quote you on fixing them at the same time
     
    #3 JC91006, May 29, 2016
  4. cofrapp

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    Thanks for the advice. My prius is a 2007 with only 60,000 miles. Do you suggest a dealer(my local toyota service dealer has a bad reputation) or a shop that fixes Prius for the city fleets etc? Thanks
    Thanks for the welcome. This is my first Prius.2007 60k miles. Do you suggest a dealership service (my local one has a bad reputation) There is a shop that service the parks dept Prius and other city agencies. I live in NYC
     
    #4 cofrapp, May 30, 2016
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    Warranty repair is only going to happen at a Toyota Dealer, I am astounded that there is only one Toyota Dealer in New York City.
     
    #5 JimboPalmer, May 30, 2016
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    Thanks for the reply. I live on Staten Island and yes there is only 1 toyota dealer. I know that sounds crazy...but true. The thing is I have to have it towed (engine light also on, car will not move) trying to have it towed only once.
     
    #6 cofrapp, May 30, 2016
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    Sounds possibly like this as some have mentioned.
    Brake Actuator Assem - Warranty Enhancement | Page 2 | PriusChat

    I know there are some big Toyota dealers in North Jersey - Autoland Toyota on Route 22 over by Summit is one option...service dept impressed me but I don't live there or have any knoweldge
     
    #7 wjtracy, May 30, 2016
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    how far to the next dealer? you really have to find out if it's warranty before proceeding, unfortunately.
     
    #8 bisco, May 30, 2016
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