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P lock malfunction with check hybrid system

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Michael Buske, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. Michael Buske

    Michael Buske New Member

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    I have a 2011 prius that will not change into park or drive with the p lock malfunction bit will say check hybrid system for a short second before hand. I changed the battery and it did not help. I checked the fuses none broken however I noticed the high beam fuses and dome light fuses do not seem to get electricity at the fuse but the high beams work. I am a bit fearful of mice being the culprit. I am helping my parents in Illinois for the past few weeks and after cleaning out my car I found a large mouse bed in it. Going to wait a day before I get it towed to toyota dealership. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
     
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    might be the shifter gone bad
     
  3. Michael Buske

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    I read this could be a shifting sensor. I do not know how to get to it and imagine that is best done by a mechanic. Also the rear hatch will not open unless I manually open it.
     
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    Now all door locks work. No check hybrid system But still p lock malfunction. Oddly when checking fuses around 35 the fan turns but fuse says good with voltmeter when in place but when you take it out fan runs on engine.
     
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    What's the trouble code and freeze frame from the transmission control ECU?
     
  6. Michael Buske

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    Sounds like I need scan tool for that. Cost me $150 to tow to toyota with this tool. Would it be worth it to buy one? If so which one?
     
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    A used shifter could be has for about $40 delivered off of eBay; $600* at the dealer.

    It is a simple bolt on and plug in install.
     
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    ... which is a $40 solution to the problem, if that's what the problem is, and a $40 increase in the cost of the still-unidentified problem, if it isn't.
     
  9. Michael Buske

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    I am going to see if a local mechanic has the scanning tools tomorrow morning hopefully for around 50 they will do a quick drive by. If it is over 75 for them to come out would a mini-vci obd2 cable and tech stream software for around $40 work? Otherwise I am unsure to tow to local shop or toyota dealership to diagnose and fix this situation.
     
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    Still if anybody has any solutions I am all ears. Thanks for the help everybody has given