How far / long can a Prius be driven with P0A80?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by PriusII&C, Jul 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM.

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  1. PriusII&C

    PriusII&C Active Member

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    My 2012 Prius with 144k miles suddenly shows dashboard warning lights of yellow triangle (master warning), check engine, TCS, and brake trouble. A scanner shows a P0A80 code.

    I'm thinking to get the traction battery reconditioned by myeslf. The problem is the car is about 200 miles away from home. How far / long can I still drive it? What kind of potential damage could happen if I drive it home?

    Your knowledge / experience / insight is greatly appreciated.
     
    #1 PriusII&C, Jul 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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    Probably none I drove a generation 3 with a dying battery in it for about 90 days . Didn't bother a thing change battery wen got to it and it worked like sposed to until engine failed
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Jul 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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    Reposting from an existing thread, you’ll be taken to alligator alcatraz!
     
    #3 Grit, Jul 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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