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Does 2002 hybrid battery need charging if car stalls sometimes?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Sarabelle, Jul 22, 2016.

  1. Sarabelle

    Sarabelle New Member

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    Sarabelle, newbie
     
  2. bisco

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    welcome! no, it sounds like you have another issue. any dash lights? how is the oil level?
     
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    THe P, S and hybrid battery lights went on when it stalled. CAr was fine until left in garage for 2 months. PUt in new 12 volt battery but still unreliable. It is at the Toyota dealer now who said, after 3 days, that it needs a "special charge" from machine to be provided by Toyota next week.
     
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    If the engine is stalling, it is highly unlikely it is caused by the hybrid battery. More likely it is fuel or spark related.

    Engine stalling can be caused by a variety of fuel issues including:
    • bad tank of gas
    • fuel pump issues
    • clog in the fuel line
    • sticking throttle plate
    or spark related:
    • spark plugs need to be replaced
    • spark plug wires are bad
    • coil(s) are defective
    • timing is off
    Other causes might include engine control computer
     
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    in that case, your hybrid battery did die. it may be on it's last legs, if it can't sit for 2 months.