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Just got my 2010 and have P0A80 and C1241

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by dmc88, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. dmc88

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    Hey folks
    Im new around here but I just got my second Prius. My first was an 07, then I got a lexus HS that i still have and just today bought a 2010 Prius 5 with Advanced tech package for $5700.

    When I got home from the transaction i was playing with the computer and noticed the trip computers we both reset. That made me a bit curious so i dug out my obd2 scanner and saw that i have codes P0A80 and C1241. I did some digging around the interwebs and didnt find anything that would make those 2 related. Can they be?

    Is it a charging issue with the alternator or 12v battery or am I just in denial about buying a prius that needs a new hybrid battery?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 dmc88, Jan 17, 2019
  2. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    Welcome to Prius Chat (y).

    Some questions:
    • How many miles on your Prius?
    • What did you use to read te codes?
    • Did you pull any sub codes from the P0A80?
    • How did the car run once the dash lights appeared?
    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
    #2 Raytheeagle, Jan 17, 2019
  3. JC91006

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    $5700 for a 2010 V with tech package, wow that's cheap.

    So I would just put in a new battery for $2000 and call it a day. Out the door for $7700. You will then have trouble free driving for 8+ years (fingers crossed).
     
    #3 JC91006, Jan 17, 2019
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  4. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    Depends on the mileage or condition;).

    $5700 sounds too good to be true territory :cool:.
     
    #4 Raytheeagle, Jan 17, 2019
  5. dmc88

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    So the interesting thing is that nothing is showing on the dash. It runs and drives fine. I have a Lemur BlueDriver scanner. I cleared the codes and re scanned and it only threw the P0A80 code. .

    183k

    Drove around all afternoon and nothing came up. Battery seemed to charge fine and didnt drain when I floored it.
     
    #5 dmc88, Jan 18, 2019
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    Update:
    Went to the dealer to get an oil change and asked. The advisor said that if there are no warnings on the dash its all good. Can I trust that?
     
    #6 dmc88, Jan 20, 2019
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