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  1. skramar

    skramar New Member

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    I live in Phoenix and the weather is 112 today. I left my 2005 Prius sitting in the sun for about 1.5 hours. When I started it..it was ok...no warning lights..but about 2 blocks down the road it started chugging REAL bad. Didn't think I was going to make it across a very busy intersection. Then about a mile later, it got back to normal. Must have something to do with the cooling system? I'm taking it to the dealer saturday. Anyone able to tell me what to say to the mechanics. This has happened to me a couple times. Only happens iin extreme heat.
     
    #1 skramar, Jun 24, 2010
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    Don't overlook the fuel system either. Did it generate any indicators on the dash? If the dealer charges you for a diagnostic check, make sure you get the codes. You paid for them.
     
    #2 FL_Prius_Driver, Jun 24, 2010
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    lot of people in AZ with you. not a lot of reports like yours though. any other details available?
     
    #3 DaveinOlyWA, Jun 24, 2010
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    No indicator lights came on. I'll take your advise on the diagnostic check. thanks!!
     
    #4 skramar, Jun 25, 2010
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    No other details. No warning lights. Hoping whatever it is that it's covered by my warranty. It could be a lonngggg summer! thanks for your response!
     
    #5 skramar, Jun 25, 2010
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    I thought you meant it was too hot to go for a jog. :rolleyes:


    Tell them exactly what happened, just like you told us. The car's behaviour sounds almost like an electrical problem, or fuel supply, but I don't know why it would be heat-related. Do you let the car run a bit at first, or just start it and go?
     
    #6 hyo silver, Jun 25, 2010
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