HEELP! "Stuck" in S Texas :(

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by MrPete, May 31, 2022.

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  1. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Start stops were happening for me in B mode. Clearly some heavy regen happens when coasting or going downhill.

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    Now the engine is running at stops. I also see the engine rpms double (engine braking) when going downhill. The charge graphic is not showing engine charging at those times.
     
    #61 rjparker, Jun 6, 2022
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  2. CR94

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    That "heavy regen" is part of the whole purpose of "B" mode. As far as I can tell, the engine in my Prius never stops in "B."
     
    #62 CR94, Jun 6, 2022
  3. rjparker

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    So did you make it home? Using sealer? Any other updates?
     
    #63 rjparker, Jun 29, 2022
  4. MrPete

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    Sorry, I should have updated: yep, made it home using the same sealer load. In fact, we drove all the way from summer '22 to early '23 with only one re-do of the Barr's Leaks HG sealer.

    Then... drove to SoCal and had Hybrid Pit Stop install a new 2015 engine. One day, $4500 with 2 year warranty, and boy have we been happy. That story is in another thread.

    THANK YOU all who walked with me through this adventure! :)
     
    #64 MrPete, Jan 26, 2024
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    How many miles do you have on it now Pete?
     
    #65 V Sport Wagon, Jan 27, 2024
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    235k...so 15k on the new engine
     
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