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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Elerikk, Mar 11, 2017.

  1. Elerikk

    Elerikk New Member

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    Hello all

    I have read a ton of threads about this and still need some help

    Last night the check hybrid system light came on on my 2010 prius.

    3 weeks ago we had to replace the gas engine and ac compressor. it blew a head gasket and the motor at 220,000 miles. threw a rod that hit the ac compressor. needless to say i am really deep into repairing this prius and need some real help.

    Last week I had to replace the 12v battery

    I had 3 codes set since getting the engine replaced

    1 - catalytic converter code - the day we got it back from the shop 3 weeks ago it set the catalytic converter code. we checked it but the check engine light reset after a day or so

    2 - an upstream o2 sensor error that cleared after a few days. The o2 sensor came in today. I will likely replace this while waiting for help with the other issues.

    3 - it also set a Mass air flow sensor code yesterday again the check engine light reset after a bit of driving

    i noticed yesterday the engine was making a rasping sound at 70 miles an hour and it was having trouble maintaining that speed. and think it is the catalytic converter being stopped up.

    last night when the check hybrid system came up i was able to restart the car 4 times to clear it and drive the 7 miles home.

    now the car starts very rough and will only move a few feet before shutting off. it will restart though.I checked the invertor coolant reservoir and can see the level change slightly as the engine starts and shuts down. I cant determine if there is a flow while running it doesn't seem to have any turbulence.checked the 12v Battery it is strong as 12.8v with engine off and after having the accessories on for a few minutes ( ac radio)

    I don't have a code reader and can not get it to the auto parts store i usually have check the codes.

    any one have any ideas that i can try to do a better check for the invertor cooler pump?
    i read it could be the sensor for the 12v battery how can i check this as well?

    Any other ideas on things i can check out that might be the answer?
     
  2. tankyuong

    tankyuong Senior Member

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    Check the air filter box hose that connects to throttle body
     
  3. Bsedgal

    Bsedgal Junior Member

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    You don't have any direction to go by until you get a fresh scan of the codes. Engine stumbling and stalling can be endless possibilities. And at this point you dont even know if its related to the gas system or electric system.
     
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    is the gas cap tight?
     
  5. NutzAboutBolts

    NutzAboutBolts Senior Member

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    You'll need a mini VCI ready to diagnose properly on the Prius, without it, codes can just be codes, you can't turn on the water pump without the mini VCI and laptop. Ask @Mendel Leisk , maybe he can point you in the right direction.
     
  6. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Way beyond my knowledge, sorry.
     
  7. NutzAboutBolts

    NutzAboutBolts Senior Member

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    maybe where to get the mini VCI and how to set up to make it work on the laptop? lol:ROFLMAO: