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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Cryptogram, Jun 7, 2018.

  1. Cryptogram

    Cryptogram Junior Member

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    Purchased a 2005 Prius two years ago. It was in limp mode and codes were ( P3013 Block 3) & P3018 (Block 8) weak. Replaced 4 cells, reset codes and drove 20k miles with no issues.
    Now the car gives the P0A80 (Replace hybrid battery) code. After resetting the code it soon reappears after a day or so.
    Question, how do I get the system to throw the battery cell codes again. I am in hopes of just replacing out of range cells instead of the whole unit.
     
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    Rather than waiting for a code to be thrown, do a little more investigation. Get TechStream and start monitoring the voltage of each block. See what's happening dynamically.
     
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  3. Cryptogram

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    Just got the Techstream in the mail this week however there is something fishy with the passcode or I am doing something wrong.
    It won't let me in!
    Thanks for the direction.
     
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    Did it come with a text file that has 32 “1’s” followed by something like 52115 then about 8 more “1’s”?

    Did you copy the Techstream file and overwrite the program file?

    Did a video come with the Techstream cd?

    What version of Techstream?

    Keep us posted (y).
     
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    You can repair a battery, but the other cells are still old.
     
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  6. Cryptogram

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    What does it mean to replace the mainmenu.exe ?
    Yes that was the passcode a bunch of 1's then50000170.... IT does not work. Version 12.20.024
     
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    The video that usually accompanies Techstream and the mini vci driver show how to replace the Techstream executable file;).

    If not, google the version of Techstream you have and you’ll get an install video:).

    Give that a try, then look into the COM ports to ensure the computer recognizes the device;).

    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
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    That was the problem. My media player wouldn't play the video.
     
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    Do you have another device that can play the video:whistle:?

    The ones online are the same ones that come on the cd;).

    Keep us posted (y).
     
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  12. Cryptogram

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    Finally got the TS installed. So simple I am ashamed to admit.
    It showed the failing battery cells in the 2001. Now ready to reinstall the rebuilt HV battery.
    Thanks for the encouragement on the Techstream. Just what I needed.
    Update soon.
     
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    Good to hear you finally got it;).

    While a challenge, now you have the best tool possible for the next steps :).

    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
    #13 Raytheeagle, Jul 6, 2018
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