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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Pat Campbell Cozzi, Dec 19, 2018.

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  1. Pat Campbell Cozzi

    Pat Campbell Cozzi New Member

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    Gen 2Prius with new big dealer battery
    Engine Blew up.
    Now need thoughts on what to do?
    AAAwill how 100 miles for free.
    Car in Auburn
    I am in Oakland, Pittsburg or Reno
    Car for grandaughter, soph in college and grandson, UOP graduate and waterpolo player now in Europe sometimes here.
    Suggestions?
     
    #1 Pat Campbell Cozzi, Dec 19, 2018
  2. JC91006

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    Car possibly ran low on oil, engines don't usually just "blow up".

    How many miles do you have to tow it? AAA will tow 200 miles with a premier membership. You can upgrade your plus membership and wait 7 days for the premier benefits to kick in
     
    #2 JC91006, Dec 19, 2018
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    welcome!

    how many miles on her? maybe part it out and get a newer civic or corolla for them.
     
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    Sorry to hear your story:(.

    There are a couple of mechanics in Sacramento that could help;).

    What do you want to do with your Prius since a recent investment was made?

    Good luck and keep us posted (y).
     
    #4 Raytheeagle, Dec 19, 2018
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    Not sure have so much invested in the battery wish I knew what to do. Who do you recommend in Sacramento? Any idea of cost ?
     
    #5 Pat Campbell Cozzi, Dec 20, 2018
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    Grandaughter drove car, ignored the yellow light so pretty sure it ran out of oil. I have 100 miles now on AAA written for Nevada, car in Auburn.
     
    #6 Pat Campbell Cozzi, Dec 20, 2018
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    Cant remember mileage maybe 190 to 200,000
     
    #7 Pat Campbell Cozzi, Dec 20, 2018
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    put the battery up for sale here
     
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    I’d sell the Prius for the battery value(y).
     
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    What is the distance you'll need to tow it?

    You should get a proper diagnostic, it may just have a failed inverter pump. That is a $100 part. Don't throw in the towel without knowing for sure what the problem is.

    If the AM2 fuse in the engine compartment is blown, then you only have a pump failure. Not a blown engine
     
    #10 JC91006, Dec 20, 2018
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    Ok one time I bought a car 140 miles away. I got the my old car towed to for 80 miles. Parked. Waited, then towed it another 60 miles lol. I have aaa 100 miles. Not sure if it helps your situation.
     
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    Yeah need more info: has the car been up on a hoist and a mechanic looked? Could very well be oil-starved and there's a hole in the crankcase, head gasket blown, but who knows?
     
    #12 Mendel Leisk, Dec 25, 2018
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