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Brake, ABS,VSC, (!) warning lights

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Jason z, Mar 13, 2023.

  1. Jason z

    Jason z Junior Member

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    I changed my brakes on my 2016 prius. When I push in caliber it causes the Brake, ABS,VSC, (!) warning lights to come on when started. Last time I had to take it to dealer and they turned it off with laptop. Is there any way I can do this from home to save money?
     
    #1 Jason z, Mar 13, 2023
  2. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    You should find out why they're on before turning them off. (After, you can't find out.)

    If you don't have a scan tool to find out, you don't need one; see this page:

    Blink (a/k/a Flash) Codes – How to. | PriusChat

    Edit: hmm, wait, your profile says a Gen 2 but you seem to be talking about a Gen 4. The blink codes might have gone away in Gen 4. If so, it'll take a scan tool.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Mar 13, 2023
  3. Elektroingenieur

    Elektroingenieur Senior Member

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    Correct; at least, the Repair Manual (more info) doesn’t mention any way to read diagnostic trouble codes from the brake system other than using a Toyota Techstream diagnostic system or equivalent, and the two-digit codes are no longer listed.
     
    #3 Elektroingenieur, Mar 14, 2023
  4. ChapmanF

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    End of an era. Another reason to try to nurse my Gen 3 along for as long as I can. I like alternatives.

    Speaking of alternatives, the Gen 1 repair manual said the body ECU would blink codes out on the door-ajar warning light ... but if it couldn't communicate with the combination meter to do that, it would blink the codes on the dome light instead. :)
     
    #4 ChapmanF, Mar 15, 2023
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