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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Gun owning Prius driver, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. Gun owning Prius driver

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    Nooooooo I always take care of my baby oil changes on time, baby it. And in the last week my check engine light turned on for a few hours than turned off. And today it turned on again. I kinda regret getting rid of my scan gauge now.
     
    #1 Gun owning Prius driver, Sep 30, 2012
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    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Go by any auto parts place, Advance Auto, Auto Zone, etc. and they will read it for you.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Sep 30, 2012
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    I just went like 10 min to the local autozone and the guy told me they stopped checking because mechanics were getting mad. Idk if its only around my city or SoCal. The light turned off when I turned on the car when I was leaving the store. I have a feeling it's a wire.
     
    #3 Gun owning Prius driver, Sep 30, 2012
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    It could be something as simple as one of the O2 sensors got a whiff of something, or a minor vacuum leak. If it comes back just check it out.
     
    #4 jdcollins5, Sep 30, 2012
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    Yea I'm going to ASAP. These dam things make me crazy lol, my poor car is trying to tell me something
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    If the light tripped the code should be stored.
     
    #6 JimN, Oct 1, 2012
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    The light went on again I'm going to buy a obdii scanner find out what's wrong. Hurts me to see this dam light.
     
    #7 Gun owning Prius driver, Oct 2, 2012
  8. Avi's Advanced Automotive

    Avi's Advanced Automotive Independent hybrid repair shop

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    Not sure what part of SoCal you're in, but I could scan it for you.

    My understanding is the state of California made it illegal for auto part stores to scan for codes. I have not been able to find the specific law on it, so please don't ask me to prove that.
     
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    I'm in Los Angeles/ Orange County area.
     
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  10. Avi's Advanced Automotive

    Avi's Advanced Automotive Independent hybrid repair shop

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    I'm in the north end of LA. If you decide to stop by, give ma a call.

    Avi
     
    #10 Avi's Advanced Automotive, Oct 3, 2012
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    Hey Guns,
    I highly recommend Avi. He has been spot on with all his advice here.:)
     
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    Man this car is going crazy, the light turned of this morning if we run the machine will the code pop up again?
     
    #12 Gun owning Prius driver, Oct 3, 2012
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