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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Has Raf, Oct 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM.

  1. Has Raf

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    I was having an issue with my car. As I would come to a stop, just before, as I was slowing down, the car would jerk and jolt forwards. It’d be worse the faster I was going, and the harsher I’d be braking. (I try to brake slowly and gradually of course, not harshly). It would feel like I was being hit from behind the car. Thankfully, this has now subsided, but I now have the yellow VSC, ABS and (!) on my dash… I’ve ordered a Autel, but hasn’t arrived yet, so can’t read error codes at the moment. Help please!

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    #1 Has Raf, Oct 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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    #2 ChapmanF, Oct 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    Thank you. This seems awfully complex and time consuming for me. I’ll wait for my Autel. I wasn’t really asking about the error codes. In more curious about the odd behaviour.
     
    #3 Has Raf, Oct 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    Looks like the car is doing its best to tell you: problem with the braking system.
     
    #4 pasadena_commut, Oct 3, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    It even wants to tell you what problem with the braking system, but you have to ask it.
     
    #5 ChapmanF, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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    Again, this post wasn’t so much about the error codes. What about the physical issue, which has now resolved, but error codes instead?
     
    #6 Has Raf, Oct 4, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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    Your car is brake by wire meaning a computer is opening and closing valves in the master cylinder to allow a hydraulic pump and accumulator to pressurize the brake calipers. In most cases regenerative braking where the wheels are driving a generator do most of the braking. So your system was failing at the time.
     
    #7 rjparker, Oct 4, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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    But, at the time the car was malfunctioning, there were no warnings on the dash. Now, the car is not malfunctioning when braking, but error cars are displayed as above. Odd?
     
    #8 Has Raf, Oct 4, 2024 at 2:43 AM
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    Many failures require multiple trips to code.
     
    #9 rjparker, Oct 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    I just ran a diagnostic using mini Autel MaxiAP AP200, and no fault codes. But the VSC, ABS and (!) lights are on…
     
    #10 Has Raf, Oct 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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    Did you do a "full scan" or the "regular scan"?
     
    #11 Brian1954, Oct 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    Full I’m assuming. This was the result:
     
    #12 Has Raf, Oct 6, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    What app are you using and the version of the app?

    Take a look at this linked thread with screenshots of the correct app:https://priuschat.com/index.php?posts/3248209 Read post #1.

    It looks like you did not register or link the Autel AP200 to your Toyota Prius. You can not run a full scan until you have done this, and the Toyota data file is downloaded to your phone.

    Maybe @mr_guy_mann can help with the app.
     
    #13 Brian1954, Oct 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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    Yes, I did download the data file I believe. My app looks like those screenshots. I’m using MaxiAP200, version 1.47 on iOS. It just said 0 errors…
     
    #14 Has Raf, Oct 6, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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    I think that you do not have something set up correctly in the app. All the vehicle information for your Prius is not showing in the screenshot that you uploaded. Something is not right.

    I do not own or use the Autel AP200, so I am not able to help you any further.
     
    #15 Brian1954, Oct 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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