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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by GerryC11Pr, Dec 24, 2017.

  1. GerryC11Pr

    GerryC11Pr Junior Member

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    Well here we are on a trip to Vegas from Phoenix and half way in Nothing AZ, the check Hybrid System lights up. How long until it completely dies?

    Still have 2 hours to go... Thinking about stopping in Kingman AZ and see about renting a truck n trailer to finish the trip and check it out in Henderson. It as 153k miles. 2011

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    Oil level ok? Coolant levels?

    Anything and everything can trigger CHS warning and engine symbol. A momentary signal loss, hopefully.
     
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  3. GerryC11Pr

    GerryC11Pr Junior Member

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    Coolant is at the low mark
    Oil is 1/2 qt low
    Everything else is full.
    I'm at autozone going to check codes
     

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  4. GerryC11Pr

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    Codes read...

    P0A80 - replace Hybrid Battery Pack

    Well my options are:
    1. Tow it to Henderson find shop
    2. Tow it to LA (where I live) DIY

    I can do the work myself with help from friend. But in LA. Since I am on way to Vegas now will have to tow it with u haul truck and trailer. Then to LA

    Gerry
     

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    Dang. :(
     
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    Yikes. Not that there's ever a good time for that, but this is worse. Glad you're the kind of guy who can take care of himself. I think, if it was me and I already had it on a trailer, I'd rather work on it myself at home.
     
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    Wow, Gerry, so to hear this- especially when you're so far from home.

    This seems a bit premature as it's only a '11. You're barely past the CARB warranty of 150 miles. I'd contact Toyota's customer service and inquire about a good will credit for a new battery. Good luck.
     
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    check it with tech stream before proceeding. if it does turn out to be the battery, call toyota, they may help defray the cost.
     
    #8 bisco, Dec 24, 2017
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