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I can't get my car to run. Please help!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius92, Aug 6, 2024 at 6:13 PM.

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  1. Prius92

    Prius92 Member

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    Are there any bluetooth apps that show INF/Subcodes, or do I need techstream?
     
    #21 Prius92, Aug 7, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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    You're super focused on this being a throttle body issue. I can tell you right now, I can walk out to my 2007, unplug the throttle body from the car harness, start the car and drive away. I've done it. I once even forgot to plug in the TB wire on a customer's car after a bunch of pro-bono repairs I did as a Christmas gift. Called them the next day when I realized it and they had already driven the car a couple times. They mentioned it had driven a bit oddly, but it did drive. Drove much better after they plugged it in....:(
     
    #22 TMR-JWAP, Aug 7, 2024 at 9:39 AM
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  3. Prius92

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    I took another look at the connectors once the sun came up. I poke around in the dark last night and didn't notice this.
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    This connector has a corner broken off, but none of the pins are loose or whatnot.
    This is the same connector for the throttle body wires.
    Also, it's weird a lot of the sensors ground through the ECM. I'm not sure where the ECM ground itself is.

    I'm going to get some map pins, wire leads and my fluke meter out to make sure there is continuity between all 4 pins of the throttle body connector and the connector at the ECM.
     
    #23 Prius92, Aug 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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    I probed the throttle body connector and the ECM connector, all 4 wires have perfect continuity.
    I cut the plastic that was broken off, off.
    I reset the connector, and found by gently tugging on it, the missing plastic does not affect the tightness of the connector in the socket.
    Currently charging the 12v battery.
     
    #24 Prius92, Aug 7, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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