07 with Check Engine Light about solenoids

i only go for oil changes, brakes, 12v battery and etc.

try morrisons in jamaica plain. don't know anything about them, but at least they claim to repair hybrids.
describe the symptoms to them on the phone and see what they say.
and ask what code reader they use. if not tech stream, you may need a dealer.

 

cambridge street auto looks good on yelp.

 

all the best!

 

There are two types of diagnostic devices to consider.
To use Toyota Techstream software, you need a device called an SAE J2534 interface or pass-through. Techstream gives you complete scanning and programming functionality. Techstream software is Windows only.
For general code reading, you need a device called an OBD-II reader. OBD-II readers do not do programming.
They both use the OBD-II connector in your car, but have completely different command sets.

See this thread for details.
OBD-II and SAE J2534 Tools List for PC, Smartphone, Tablet; Toyota centric, July 2018
https://priuschat.com/threads/obd-ii-and-sae-j2534-tools-list-for-pc-smartphone-tablet-toyota-centric-july-2018.197309

SAE J2534 interface devices are in section I.
Toyota provides the MongoosePro Toyota 2 MFC2, number 2, in their Techstream LITE Kit, number 1, but they are expensive ($500 alone or $1345 for the kit of device + software).

For a low cost SAE J2534 device, look at a Mini VCI, number 5 ($35) or 6 ($50).
For a little higher cost, look at the VXDIAG VCX NANO series, numbers 3 and 4 ($80 - $240).
(These come with the appropriate software).

For OBD-II readers, keep in mind that Wi-Fi versions are often easier to get working with an iOS device while Bluetooth will generally work with Android, although there are a few Bluetooth devices listed as working with iOS. Software for iOS is more limited.

OBD-II readers are in section II.
OBDLink LX and MX Bluetooth devices are highly recommended, number 1 ($50 and $80). They work with the Torque Pro and Hybrid Assistant Android apps ($5 and $0).
ELM-327.EU ELM327 Bluetooth uses the genuine ELM327 v2.2 IC and is also highly recommended, number 2 ($57).

For iOS, look at -
OBDLink MX Wi-Fi, number 1 ($130)
ELM-327.EU ELMINO WiFi, number 2 ($64)
PLX Kiwi 3, Bluetooth, number 5 ($100)
K Solution LELink^2, Bluetooth, number 6 ($35)

Avoid the cheap ELM327 clones.
Devices listed as non-ELM, will not run the common ELM apps such as Torque Pro and Hybrid Assistant.

Software is in section III.
Torque Pro, number 3 ($5) and Hybrid Assistant, number 4 ($0), both for Android, are very popular.

For iOS, look at -
OBD Fusion, number 5 ($10)
OBD Auto Doctor Pro for iPhone, number 6 ($23)
OBD Car Doctor Pro, number 7 ($4)
Car Scanner Pro, number 8 ($6)

 

Whether you always use them or not, I always felt if you own a Hybrid at least establishing a relationship with a fully trained and staffed repair facility that deals directly with Hybrids routinely was a good idea.

You now own a "different animal". Hybrid Synergy Drive and all it entails and encompasses is IMO kind of an amazing system. But it makes The Prius, a lot different in total than just a regular ICE vehicle.

Up to you, how much "Standard Maintenance" you may or may not want to trust to just your regular mechanic. But IMO when performance dives as a whole, and/or the vehicle starts throwing codes, a shop/mechanic that is trained and familiar with Prius is IMO an asset you want access to having.

Whatever happens with this incident I might take it as an opportunity to find that shop, maybe not so much for what may be happening now, but for possible future issues.
Own a Prius long enough, and eventually you'll need a shop that has familiarity and knowledge about Prius.

 

So there's nothing wrong with your car?

 

you're driving a high mileage eleven year old car. everything is worn, but not completely broken. you could say something is wrong, or you could say nothing is wrong. it's subjective.

there are a lot of things that go into gas mileage, trouble codes only show up when things break.