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2010 prius won't start after running out of gas

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by David Lang, Aug 26, 2024 at 10:35 PM.

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  1. David Lang

    David Lang New Member

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    The orange connector hasn't been touched, so it should be (doesn't look like there is anything wrong)

    So my options seem to be, spend $300-500 for a special charger, disassemble the pack to charge each cell individually, build my own charger, or take it to a shop?

    the vehicle doesn't have any way to provide power to the HV pack itself without the engine running?
     
    #21 David Lang, Aug 29, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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    The problem code P0A0D for blocking has subcodes.
    The high-voltage system includes a high-voltage battery, high-voltage wiring, inverter, compressor for the air conditioner. Therefore, the subcode for the error will tell you the location of the problem more accurately.

    What high voltage skills do you have? Auto electrician skills?
    A lot depends on this.

    Until you find the location and point where the lock is broken, even with a charged battery, the hybrid system will not turn on. The Prius is designed to prevent accidental high voltage shock.
     
    #22 MAX2, Aug 29, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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    no particular HV skills, I've done a lot of automotive and ham radio electrical, home outlet replacement, etc

    since the car was working before it ran out of gas and was driven until it stopped, there's a pretty good chance that it's only a low charge problem (there would have to be multiple failures in a very short time for anything else to go wrong)
     
    #23 David Lang, Aug 29, 2024 at 12:32 AM
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    The fastest way is with the Prolong device or its homemade analogue.
    A high constant voltage of 240 volts and higher is supplied to the high-voltage battery.
    The charging current is 0.2-0.3 A. All modules are charged at once.
     
    #24 MAX2, Aug 29, 2024 at 12:39 AM
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