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2002 Toyota Prius, Rattles then shuts off

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by fastestchess, Nov 8, 2006.

  1. fastestchess

    fastestchess New Member

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    Hello,

    I am new to this forum, hopefully I can get some help from you guys. I tried to start my car today and it was completely dead. I read on the forums that the 12 volt battery needs to be changed. Ran to the dealer and bought the 12 volt battery ($133 plus tax). Installed it and now it wont crank.

    It cracks but rattles and shuts off. Brake light shows up and so does engine light. I check my code and shows P1300 which is a ignitier circuit malfunction.

    Does anyone here know what might be the problem? My warranty is up, my car has 78K on it. I am afraid that it might be the hybrid battery?

    Thanks
    Ed
     
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  2. hobbit

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    Well, no, it's most likely an ignitor circuit, not the battery, like
    the car's trying to tell you. Check the AM2 fuse and IG2 relay, for
    starters...
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    _H*
     
    #2 hobbit, Nov 9, 2006
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    Where are those located at and what are they? AM2 fuse and IG2 relay?

    Thanks
    Ed
     
    #3 fastestchess, Nov 9, 2006
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    [attachmentid=5640]They provide 12 volts to your circuits that may be ill. See attached diagram. Hobbit may not have it nailed on the head this time because if all 4 ignitors were down you would not even get this bad startup. I suggested in your other thread on this that one ignitor itself may be disconnected or ?
     

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  5. fastestchess

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    Well, skipped work today just for this. Still trying to think what might be the problem.

    I check bother of the relays you told me, and both were fine.

    This morning, it started up, stayed on for a couple of seconds, then shut off. Then after that it just won't start again.
     
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    what does the multi information display show? the car with the exclamation point? or main battery warning?

    this may happen a lot if the vehicle sustains a engine problem or high voltage battery isnt working correctly.

    what does the multi information display show? the car with the exclamation point? or main battery warning?

    this may happen a lot if the vehicle sustains a engine problem or high voltage battery isnt working correctly.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(statultra @ Nov 9 2006, 11:45 AM) [snapback]346285[/snapback]</div>

    It shows both. The exclamation point and the battery warning. It just wont crank up anymore, shows both lights and doesnt show the ready sign.

    I finally had it towed to SB Toyota. I was told they will have a look at it by Saturday, I can't wait that long but I guess there that busy.

    So your saying that it might have a engine problem or voltage battery isnt working? Are those covered under warranty?

    Anybody know what might be the problem, this uncertantity is eating me up!
     
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  8. David Beale

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    You're sure there is gas in the tank?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David Beale @ Nov 9 2006, 04:51 PM) [snapback]346537[/snapback]</div>

    Yes, shows two bars.
     
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  10. statultra

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    if the car shows MAIN in red on the screen then it wouldnt start no matter what, its your high voltage battery that has a fault, make sure you consult your toyota dealer if you still have warranty, it might be HV battery premature failure or a failure on toyotas part.

    if MAIN battery warning icon is on the MFD then theres a major fault with the HV battery, i would first check hte service plug. and check your engine also for any problems, as those can drain the HV battery, i suggest you do not start it until you find hte problem ( only if u have the MAIN batt warning )

    i had this problem with my 1st prius, video is on youtube with the icons, and i created a charger and charged the hv battery ( it was a salvage car )

    i have a very strong feeling your HV battery has a problem, along with a engine problem, take it to the toyota dealer , it may be covered under the warranty for the hybrid system
     
    #10 statultra, Nov 11, 2006
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