Heavy Engine P0302, P0304

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bharghav9, Jun 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM.

  1. bharghav9

    bharghav9 Junior Member

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    Hi Prius Experts,

    Yesterday, when I started my 2014 Prius V (120k miles), it rattled, and shortly after that, the engine light came on. Today, I took the car to a showroom, and they charged me $189 for a diagnosis (I also called a local garage in Austin, and they quoted $190 as well). The Toyota service center informed me that there are misfires in cylinders 2 and 4, which occur only during initial startup. The codes they provided are P0302 and P0304.
    To diagnose the issue further, they are quoting an additional $500.

    I would appreciate your advice on how to proceed. I have kept up with all recommended services from Toyota, with the last service performed at 116k miles just a couple of months ago. At that time, Toyota did not mention any urgent issues.

    Should I pay the $500 for further diagnosis, or would it be better to consult a local service shop in Austin? If anyone can recommend a reliable Toyota service center in Austin, I would be grateful.

    Thank you!
     

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  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Bearden Automotive
    12402 Technology Blvd, Austin, TX 78727
    Independent Toyota specialist, better for diagnosis than a dealer but usually dealer pricing on repairs which is likely a head gasket or engine swap.

    Hometown Hybrids
    Austin shop
    Hybrid Battery Replacement & Mobile Repair | Hometown Hybrids
    Probably better repair pricing

    If you end up needing an engine and are willing to go to San Antonio, pm me ("conversation" w phone on landscape)
     
  3. bharghav9

    bharghav9 Junior Member

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    Thanks @rjparker for the references. Before contacting the dealer, I called Bearden Automotive, and their price was the same. As a result, I decided to go with the dealer. I'll also be getting a quote from Hometown Hybrids. However, I am likely going to skip the additional $500 fee to the dealer and take my vehicle to Bearden Automotive for further diagnosis.