Red Triangle - Check Engine - VSC - no codes and car runs fine

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This car has at least one major problem, and is trying to alert you. Do you have a copy of the owners manual?

You have a bunch of xmas lights illuminated on the dash, which means there are actual codes to be read. Erasing the codes before you read them won't help tell you whats wrong with the vehicle, only after you have written down the codes should you erase them.

You need to locate/rent/borrow/buy a hybrid compatible OBD2 code reader. Try any major auto parts chain and have them read the DTC codes for free, if their reader also finds nothing go to another store (same chain store or a new one) and try again until you can have the codes properly read and recorded.

You might also consider purchasing an appropriate reader for yourself, $2 or less will get you a bluetooth ODB2 reader that can connect to a droid product. $20 will get you a mini-vci cable and techstream, which will require a laptop. Then there is the dealership, mine scans for free, though most don't. Or just keep on rolling and resetting until that day comes.

General signs of a hv battery that isn't healthy.

Tell tale sign that the battery has finally given up the ghost, the fan came on to protect it from overheating. When was the last time you checked or cleaned the HV fan?

Do you already have a plan to fix the HV battery?

 

please keep us updated on the long term success, and a yay or nay for the replacement company. all the best!

 

Yes definitely let us know how it goes with the rebuilt battery. I would suggest you start saving for a longer term solution. Like a new battery from either the dealer or 2K1TOASTER. Do you have any mechanical skills? Could you do the work in this video?

Both new battery options would require you to get close to this level of repair.

 

I'm having the same issue with my 07. The Red triangle and problem note come up but then they only stay for 15 seconds.

I took it in to get the code read at the dealership and they couldn't find anything (after charging $160 for diagnostics)

Wouldnt they catch if the 12v had low output in a multipoint inspection?

 

Did they check the oil level in the multipoint inspection? Have you checked it? If you haven't, do it now and don't drive the car until you do. If there is no oil discernible on the dipstick, add 1 qt of 5W-30 oil at a time (waiting 5 minutes and checking the dipstick between each qt) until you see oil showing between the top and bottom marks (dimples) on the dipstick.

Depends on how thorough the person doing the inspection is. Most would not do any testing that would find anything but a battery on its very last legs.