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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by David Green, Sep 30, 2017.

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    Yesterday my 2011 Prius started shaking when the brakes were applied. Today it started shaking hard a few seconds after the engine was started. The dealership suspected that the auxiliary battery was dead so I drove 40 miles to buy one. It's been replaced but there's no change. I start it up, everything seems fine except for the "Check Hybrid System" display and the amber engine light. Then it starts shaking and soon turns itself off if I don't stop it soon enough. Any ideas?
     
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    Welcome to Prius Chat (y).

    How many miles on your Prius? Has it ever been in an accident? Did the dealer give you a list of codes that the car has logged? Have you looked under the hood for any loose connections?

    Keep us posted (y).
     
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    sounds like a bad dealer.
     
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    Bad or typical :sick:.
     
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    they always leave me shaking too.:mad:
     
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    I think mileage is around 72,000. No accidents. No codes. I looked under the hood but didn't see anything. It's pretty packed in there.

    We have it towed to the dealership tomorrow
     
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    The verdict is that a hose was loose and now a new purge valve is needed. I think that’s what was said. I’ll see the paperwork when I pick it up.
     
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    thanks! interesting, not sure what the purge valve is for. this is definitely a new one.
     
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    Hopefully @David Green will post a copy of the diagnosis as there might be a couple of things going on(y).
     
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