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Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by wbelk, Jan 19, 2024.

  1. wbelk

    wbelk Junior Member

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    I know this topic has probably been posted before and if so, I apologize. My 2012 Prius C made it to 310,000 miles before the hybrid batteries put me down. After a lot of study I decided to go after market batteries in September. I have been extremely happy with them but yesterday, I got the "Check Hybrid System. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately" message on the dash. My question is, can I drive the vehicle to a Toyota dealer? I still have warranty on the replacement batteries and have called them but I got them from a firm in Memphis (Hybrid Restoration) and we have had a severe snow/ice storm and they are not able to get to their office yet.

    I've done some searching and found that it could possibly be a bad cell. Also, I saw where it could be the result of cold weather (0 degrees this past Tuesday night). If a bad cell, that would be covered under my warranty which is 18 months. Anybody have any information that might be of help?

    Thanks,
     
    #1 wbelk, Jan 19, 2024
  2. Brian1954

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    Take the car to an auto parts store that reads your trouble codes for free and then come back and report what was found.

    Edit: Did you get the brakes fixed after you created this thread on Dec 1, 2023? https://priuschat.com/index.php?threads/245303/
     
    #2 Brian1954, Jan 20, 2024
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  3. wbelk

    wbelk Junior Member

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    Thanks for the reply. I will take it to my parts store. No. I haven't replaced the anti-lock brake pump yet. I probably haven't put 100 miles on it since Dec. 1st. I found a used one that has been tested for about 250.00 (Used Part Nation) as opposed to the dealership's 3,500.00 and have a retired Toyota technician that is going to install it for me if I can get this current problem resolved.
     
    #3 wbelk, Jan 21, 2024
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  4. 2017Prius

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    Wow, I hope you get it worked out! You're still driving a 2012 Prius c w/over 300k miles? That is sweet.

    I'm researching the Prius c because I may be buying one in a few days.
    I'm looking at a 2014 Prius c Four w/ 58k miles. Super nice condition. Paint finish looks new. It's had just owner who kept it very clean inside & out. Regular 5k mile maintenance w/records. No accidents. Steering is still super tight & responsive.

    I test drove it for about 40 minutes. 20 mins on the interstate got 48 mpg. 20 mins on city streets & county roads got 54 mpg. I know it's 10 yrs old but it seriously looks excellent, drives great & was driven <6k mi per year.

    Do you think it would be a reliable daily driver for a few years? I had a 2012 Prius Plug-in from 175k til 306k & a 2017 Three Touring from 48k til 130k when it was totaled in Feb. Nothing but regular maintenance, brakes, tires & one wheel bearing on the combined 213k miles so I'm sold on the Prius’ reliability. All the car review sites give the Prius c nearly as good reliability scores,

    What do ya think? And, again good luck with your 2012!

    Thanks!
     
    #4 2017Prius, Mar 3, 2024
  5. Sonic_TH

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    Well that depends, do you know if the hybrid battery has been replaced on the Prius C you are looking to buy?
     
    #5 Sonic_TH, Mar 6, 2024
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