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2013 ABS/VSC/TRAC warning lights on

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by healthdoc, Jan 10, 2021.

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  1. healthdoc

    healthdoc Junior Member

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    ABS/BRAKE/VSC/TRAC warning lights on and don’t shut off overnight. Is it safe to drive to Toyota for service?
     
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    You can disconnect the 12v for a few minutes to clear those codes to see how long it takes for them to come back.

    And the most dangerous thing about driving it to a Toyota Stealership is your car is 14 years old and they're going to want to fix it in the most expensive way possible with brand new parts that a 14 year old car doesn't need. Usually this means they'll ask you for ~$5K and way more if the first attempt doesn't fix it, which is common. Meanwhile, the most expensive parts in a Prius bought used cost 10% of what the stealership charges for new.

    So it's time to find a friend or family member or neighborhood mechanic to keep your car on the road for lowest cost possible. Even if they don't have hybrid car experience, this website can walk them through every repair a Prius could need.