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I cannot get my Prius to Start!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius92, Oct 3, 2024 at 4:14 PM.

  1. Prius92

    Prius92 Member

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    I keep getting P0122, P0222 and P2315. Which results in P0A0F "engine failed to start".

    All related to the throttle position sensor.

    I've taken the relevant harness out of the ECU and the throttle position sensor, and probed all corresponding wires, the resistance is perfect, there are no cracks or anything in the wires.

    There are no codes coming up for the throttle control motor. However, it is my understanding upon putting the car in "ready" mode, the ECM should move the throttle back and forth a couple times. This isn't happening.

    There is no voltage going to the throttle control motor upon putting it in "ready" mode.

    This is what the workup says :

    "When malfunction is detected, the throttle valve is locked at a certain opening angle. Also, the whole
    electronically controlled throttle operation is canceled until the system returns to normal and the power switch is turned OFF"


    The issue I am having, is the 3 DTC's come on as soon as the car is turned on. Removing the battery cable does not seem to clear them.

    Here is where it gets tricky.
    The workup for the DTC's shows the VC power coming from a singular ECM connector with the other wires coming off it as well.

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    BUT the master wiring manual shows VC coming off "Junction Block Connector J14".
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    I'm stumped. I tried changing out the throttle body with a replacement and it did no good.

    There's 4.7v at the throttle position sensor.

    Could I possibly somehow have a bad ECM?
     
  2. pasadena_commut

    pasadena_commut Senior Member

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    Probably not the issue, but check that your 12V is still good. These cars do odd things when it is too weak.