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    Fuel Door Does Not Stay Shut

    Sorry to bring this back but having this issue all of a sudden this morning. I’m wondering if anyone could take a pic of their working nub...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jul 29, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    What will this be helpful? Thanks everyone!
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    UPDATE AND CONCLUSION (FOR NOW): looks like it really was the throttle body unbelievably. Replaced it, and had EGR valve (not cooler) and intake...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 10, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Hi! I saw your post leading you to think your car problem related to the throttle. My car has...

    Hi! I saw your post leading you to think your car problem related to the throttle. My car has the EXACT same noise now....one that is different...
    Profile Post by elleonleo for hilawfresh, Jan 9, 2023
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Wait I just want to clarify also that the car was throwing out throttle body related codes: P2119 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle Actuator Control...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    We did take out the manifold and will clean that more deeply. I can ask if he can take out the egr cooler in addition to the valve. Like I said...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Thank you all. So, a mechanic i know came by and deduced that the throttle body was messed up and that that's why it wasn't accelerating now....
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Thank you everyone for your thoughts thus far. A guy I know is going to come clean egr/intake/throttle today. And hopefully look at headgasket....
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    One thing I'll mention is that when I go in reverse, the engine noise completely stops.
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Well you were right that the check hybrid system light came back on after I tried to drive it a little more. The loud ICE noise has gotten much...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    I don't think replacing the 12v would simply clear the check hybrid system problem. I think that issue is indeed fixed? Just to be clear, is this...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Wow I wasn't expecting that. Thank you for your answer. I was hoping this was being caused by egr/intake/throttle being clogged and needing...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 8, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    2012 Prius II rattle when engine turns off at idle.

    Any luck with this? I seem to have the same problem though I have not yet done any of the cleaning. --> [MEDIA]
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 8, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    Thank you. Yeah coolant is holding steady--just is low. Will top off tomorrow. Does that suggest it's not the headgasket? I'm gonna pay someone to...
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 8, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Check Hybrid System light, engine rattling, limp mode -- NO OIL?

    about 135k miles. Have never cleaned the EGR components or intake manifold. How urgent is this?
    Post by: elleonleo, Jan 8, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting