1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Technical Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by BitShifter01, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. BitShifter01

    BitShifter01 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2004
    91
    1
    0
    Hello,

    I was on my way into work when my Prius started to cut out when accelerating. Let me explain:

    Driving conditions:
    About 19 Degrees and clear.

    The State of Charge on the Hybrid Battery was 1 bar away from being green. I was going about 55 mph and decided to accelerate to the speed limit (65). When I accelerated I noticed the Prius seemed to have revved higher than normal and then the gas engine cut out like it hit its rev limiter. I also noticed a slight loss in power. It was almost like the batteries where dead. I notice the car seems to rev high when the batteries are red (two bars) but then it stops once the batteries are 3 to 4 bars and up.

    Has anyone else experienced this problem? I only noticed it one other time. I would contribute it to the cold weather, but I bought this car new back in 04 and have never experienced this problem.

    I may take it into the dealership since it is still covered under warranty.
    Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Ryan
     
    #1 BitShifter01, Feb 24, 2009
  2. jayman

    jayman Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2004
    13,439
    640
    0
    Location:
    Winnipeg Manitoba
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Haven't had anything like that happen. No check engine light?
     
    #2 jayman, Feb 24, 2009
  3. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2007
    1,540
    92
    0
    Location:
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    What car do you have?

    Be sure the vent is not covered.
     
    #3 Bob64, Feb 24, 2009
  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2004
    7,663
    1,038
    0
    Location:
    United States
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Good one! I haven't thought of that possibility in a while.

    Bob means, make certain that the battery cooling vent to the right of the rear seat is completely un-obscured.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Feb 24, 2009
  5. donee

    donee New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2005
    2,956
    197
    0
    Location:
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Hi Ryan,

    The vent comment would be an unlikely issue if your temp was 19 F, but it would if the temp was 19 C.

    A standard thing to check with loss of power on all vehicles is the engine air-filter. Hold it up to the sun, and you should be able to see a glow through the element. If not, you need a new element.

    BTW, this seems more like a "Care and Maintenance" question, than a "Prius Technical Discussion" post. But, that is just one of my pet peives.
     
    #5 donee, Feb 26, 2009
  6. northwichita

    northwichita .

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2006
    481
    102
    29
    Location:
    Wichita KS
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
     
    #6 northwichita, Mar 2, 2009
  7. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2004
    7,663
    1,038
    0
    Location:
    United States
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Are you certain it was not merely wheel slip?
     
    #7 richard schumacher, Mar 3, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)