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    Sensor shorts leading to ECM replacement?

    Thanks John and Valde3. Will get the new codes and ensure air is bled from the system and report back on this thread.
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Sensor shorts leading to ECM replacement?

    Valde3, I am thinking that your diagnosis is probably better than my dealer's. I'm not a DIY type and don't have the tools, so I guess I should...
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Sensor shorts leading to ECM replacement?

    Thanks John. I do have a Check Engine light on, so I assume there are codes available. Therefore, I assume you think I should verify those...
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Sensor shorts leading to ECM replacement?

    I am hoping the combined experience I read in this forum can help me out. I have a 2005 Prius with a history of cooling system repairs (water...
    Thread by: Dave Newbold, Dec 16, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    That is possible - will double check them all.
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    Some more details and another suspicion: When driving during the last few weeks I would randomly hear a muted triple beep, which reminded me of...
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    Agreed; both levels are fine and I had to replace the water pump two years ago.
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    Thanks - I checked both and they are full.
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    I have 85K miles and the new (Toyota) 12v battery connection looks good (and tests fine.) The mystery deepens...
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    The oil level is good and the inverter water pump seems to be working just fine (nice flow in the reservoir.) Thanks.
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    Thanks for the quick reply; I can't tie either the general (red triangle) or coolant icon appearence to any specific driving action - my memory is...
    Post by: Dave Newbold, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Odd Red Triangle warning - advise needed

    I'm new to Prius Chat and I'm hoping your collective wisdom might shed some light on this condition. During our long winter, my Prius 12v battery...
    Thread by: Dave Newbold, Apr 16, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting