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2013 prius with all lights on and code p0a7a

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by sabrina seafoam, May 26, 2020.

  1. sabrina seafoam

    sabrina seafoam New Member

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    I never had any issues with my car but now the thing just won't go. My cheap code reader says poa7 inverter performance . Low voltage battery is 12.4 when car is off. for a couple days it said cooling was low for hybrid then it went into limp mode. The cooling fan does not run either. All the lights are on on the dash .
    any advice will be most appreciated.
    Thanks
     
    #1 sabrina seafoam, May 26, 2020
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    Sounds like the 12-Volt battery may be bad. Does the voltage drop after the accumulator pump runs, prior to starting? How old is it?

    How many miles are on your car? Are there any recalls that need to be done?
     
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    welcome!
    is that the ipm module code?

    check the inverter cooling pump.

    how many miles on her?
     
    #3 bisco, May 26, 2020
  4. sabrina seafoam

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    Thanks guys,
    She's a 2013 just over 100k . Went down in a sharp curve and the wife limped home. When I checked the oil it barely reached the stick.
    I got a cheap autel reader. I ordered the FIXD module but was not available from walmart. Is there another reader I should get? I did a reset where I pulled the big fuse disconnected battery and pulled the white wire off the panel under the hood. Now it won't start the motor or go in drive. I tried to get the cover off the inverter last night but got stuck on the big white plastic clip and went to supper.
    Thanks for your help.
     
    #4 sabrina seafoam, May 27, 2020
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    12.4 is marginal. Would be interesting to see what it reads in "accessory" mode........but you might as well shop for a new battery.
     
    #5 sam spade 2, May 27, 2020
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    Might be clogged hybrid battery fan; that's often the case with that warning. Could be 12 volt ailing too, though 12.4 isn't terrible.

    If you're game to DIY, watch @NutzAboutBolts on cleaning the fan. There's a pinned thread at top of this forum with a link.

    You can avoid pulling the rear seat bottom off though: there's one bolt (12 mm socket size IIRC) that needs to be removed, just below the air intake grill. You can reach it with maybe a 6" and 3" extension and a ratchet wrench. You need to push apart the seat bottom and back to reach through, but it's fairly easy. Just be careful to not drop the bolt.
     
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  7. sabrina seafoam

    sabrina seafoam New Member

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    Thanks I checked voltage and turned it on went down to 11.4 so its off to the store for a 200.00 battery
     
    #7 sabrina seafoam, May 27, 2020
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    tech stream on amazon is the prius gold standard
     
    #8 bisco, May 27, 2020
  9. sabrina seafoam

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    Thanks i will order techstream I replaced the battery now it runs but has code poa97
     
    #9 sabrina seafoam, May 29, 2020
  10. sabrina seafoam

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    sorry! Was P0A94
     
    #10 sabrina seafoam, May 29, 2020
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    After replacing the 12v my code changed to the P0A94 DC converter. I saw mention of expanded warranty and called my original dealer about it. He researched and since I knew P0A94 he said my ipm warranty was extended till 2028 I got an apt monday am for a free replacement. Normally 3k. Thanks guys great community support
     
    #11 sabrina seafoam, May 29, 2020
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    congrats!(y)
     
    #12 bisco, May 29, 2020
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