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Dash lights, but no code

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Richiemoe, Sep 26, 2016.

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  1. dolj

    dolj Senior Member

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    Go to My Computer, C: Program files\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\Env and locate and open this file: IT3System.ini

    Scroll down the file until you find the section headed:

    AVAILABLE FUNCTION SETTING

    Change TISFunction=1 (or whatever value it is) to TISFunction=0 (zero)

    Click File, and Save.

    That will allow the software to be used in off-line mode.

    hope this helps.
     
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    Test the battery module voltage and find the bad modules and replace. Sounds like you've gotten close to 1 years use out of a module swap last time why not do it again? Replace the modules in pairs. Not a bad return on a $100 investment I'd say.
     
    #42 bikes4u, Oct 15, 2016
  3. Richiemoe

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    Thank you very much for answer all of those questions!! I wasn't trying to get out of looking for the answers, but if they were simple, it would save time and I can research future based off your answers, thanks!!

    I had wondered about the software being tracked. Even without malware, if the software is trying to reach a server, it could log my IP address.

    I'll have to look up IIRC. After I replaced he bad cell, the codes pertaining to the bad cell went away, but other codes stayed. So I assume they are still having issues... Once I run electric to my garage, I can fix those this winter....

    I'll looking into patches, but I don't see where i'll be using this software too often, so it shouldn't be an issue to just reinstall it after the 30 uses.

    That makes sense about the cheap cable not working or a glitch in the software. No worries though, but I did find other scanner that even connect to my phone via bluetooth, so i'll be able to scan my other vehicles as well for about $40. Nice to have since I have 4 vehicles with over 150k miles. Two are almost 200k and one is almost 300k... But no car payments soon (only on the Prius), so definitely worth it! :)

    Thanks you again exstudent for all of your input!!
     
    #43 Richiemoe, Oct 17, 2016
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    You are awesome, i'll try that tonight, thanks!!!
     
    #44 Richiemoe, Oct 17, 2016
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    Right! The first time I tried to replace the battery, it was between $130-$150 to have the car looked at and see which cell is bad. Then the cell was about $60 on ebay. Lots of time finding the correct videos and forums on how to replace the bad cell. And a case of beer for my neighbor to use his heated garage since it was winter time. ha

    This time it cost $18 for the scanner cable and software and $42 for the cell. And I was able to replace the cell after work and drive the car the next day.

    The neighbors keep giving me crap about replacing the cell. Put since the car is about paid off, rust free and (knock on wood) running well, I'm ok with replacing a cell every 6 months if that means no car payment and averaging 46mpgs! :)
     
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    Is it weird that the cell right next to the last cell that I replaced, went bad this time? Should I have replaced the pair, not just the single bad cell?

    Also, the end cells show 7.4 when I test them with my volt meter, where as the rest of the cells all show 7.7. Maybe those are next to go? Also, I could have sworn that the first time I replaced the bad cell, most of the cells tested at 8.4... But I can't remember... Maybe I'm wrong....
     
    #46 Richiemoe, Oct 17, 2016
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    Everything I've read says to replace in pairs. I replaced a pair of mine and will use the 1 good module from the pack as an emergency repair if needed until I can get a matched pair shipped off Ebay so as not to be without a car until the new pair arrives.
     
    #47 bikes4u, Nov 3, 2016
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