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2001 Prius with Hybrid Warning Light- first time

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by C Clay, May 20, 2013.

  1. C Clay

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    My prius "check engine" light has been lit about a month and I thought I was going to the dealership and have them check it and I just didn't make it yet. Drives fine with no performance issues- 165K

    Today my wife says she comes home and the headlights are on with the parked prius- setting in sun at 2 pm in NE Ohio. She reaches in and turns the lights off. I drive 3 miles at 4 pm and the Hybrid Warning Light comes on. I slowly drive back home and now it's not coming on anymore.

    It would be no problem to take it to a dealer (or someone), but it is 6 pm and I'm out of town tommorrow. I could perhaps take it to the dealership and get a lift to the airport; but I don't have a ride when I get back at 9pm days later.

    What are the chances this thing will at least make it to the airport and back? If I have autozone or my neighbor run some codes, can anyone give any advice?

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    #1 C Clay, May 20, 2013
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    Does anyone know of any good hybrid servicing dealers or shops in NE Ohio/Cleveland?
     
    #2 C Clay, May 20, 2013
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    do you see the hv battery led going really high filling up completely (above normal) and also going real low (below normal)?
     
    #3 slimfrancis, May 20, 2013
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    I didn't notice. I've been watching since though! Seems ok now
     
    #4 C Clay, May 20, 2013
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    ok, that's usually a sign that you have a bad hv battery if you don't have a scan tool to plug in. you can always go to autozone and have them hook up a scan tool for free so you can get the codes.
     
    #5 slimfrancis, May 20, 2013
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369141752.021361.jpg pretty sure I need a catalytic converter, it appears to rattle quite a bit now that I think about it. Not sure how this relates to the warning lite that has now went away.
     
    #6 C Clay, May 21, 2013
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    Of all things listed, "Large vacuum leak" raised my eyebrows.

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    I am in your area and would be more than happy to help you out. The code p0171 most likely comes from a dirty MAF sensor.. Send me a message if you need help...
     
    #8 yotatoter, May 21, 2013
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    Thanks Yotator, will do. This car has been taken care of to date- hope to make it last forever, or at least avoid spending more than its worth!
     
    #9 C Clay, May 21, 2013
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    You are welcome,I hear you about spending more than its worth. I do not usually agree with the toyota dealer ship prices/diagnosis. I am not trying to be devisive,but to many times they come up with an outragious amount that it will cost to get the prius fixed..
     
    #10 yotatoter, May 21, 2013
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    Thanks for helping out this summer Dave! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1389409913.460111.jpg
     
    #11 C Clay, Jan 10, 2014
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    OH,no..sorry to see that happen!! If I can ask what is your asking price?
     
    #12 yotatoter, Jan 12, 2014
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    That was just a picture I had on my phone from when I bought it. I'm still driving it!
     
    #13 C Clay, Jan 12, 2014
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    Glad to hear it!!!
     
    #14 yotatoter, Jan 12, 2014
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    what was the fix??
     
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    Well, that was last year. That code never really went away- but we did replace the throttle position sensor and the battery this month and all codes are gone!
     
    #16 C Clay, Apr 25, 2014
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