2006 Prius Changed Battery 3/8/13 Today Warning Lights came on

2006 Toyota Prius 93000 miles

On 3/8/13 my Prius would not start. I read some information online and came to the conclusion I needed a new battery.

I went to the Toyota Dealer, spent $207.00 for a new battery, and installed it myself.
I watched an online video on how to replace the battery, took my time, and did everything according to the video.

I started the car, and it immediately started up. I drove it for a very short time and parked it in the garage.

Today I started the car and drove it for about 5 minutes to a restaurant. I did some shopping and about 3 hours later I started the car and A Big Red Triangle appeared along with a yellow circle with an explanation point in the center and the check engine light.

I immediately drove it to the Toyota Dealer 5 blocks away, and they told me it would cost me $105.00 for them to check it out on Monday.

I am wondering what could be wrong. Could it be the battery I replaced? Could it be the Toyota dealership sold me a battery that was not charged? I know there are many reasons the light could come up.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

Problem Solved

I just received a call from the Toyota dealer and they advised me I needed a new hybrid battery. The work has been approved by Toyota and they are doing the work right now under warranty.

The service rep told me I should have the fluid that circulates around the hybrid battery (I had no idea what he was talking about) replaced. He said the charge was $129.00. I said do it.

He also told me I needed my anti freeze replaced $89.00. I said just do it.

The car has 93000 miles, and I do not know the codes that the mechanic read.

I am surprised the hybrid battery went so fast. The car has always been serviced by Toyota. The car has freeway miles, but in California a 30 mile trip in the morning and evening has continuous starts and stops on the freeway. The car is always garaged at night.