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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by HellOnAStick, Mar 7, 2018.

  1. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    HellOnAstick, instead of throwing parts, time, and money at the car you need to have it properly diagnosed by someone who knows Prius and has Techstream. When you have weird problem on a Prius, Techstream (and knowing how to use it) is the most helpful tool.

    Many times I've had DIYers try to fix their car using the internet, spending tons of money then give up. They tow the car to me and I find something simple that if they had come to me in the fist place they would have saved hundreds of dollars.
     
  2. SFO

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    What kind of OBD2 scanner are you using?
     
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  3. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    $7EA and $7EB are not codes. They are generic module/ECU references. You need a better tool to properly scan a Prius.

    Cheapo consumer grade scanners will give you standard engine errors (misfire, bad cat, running lean etc), but most won't tell you anything about the transaxle or hybrid drive side of things which you need to properly diagnose a Prius.
     
  4. HellOnAStick

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  6. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    That scanner is not going to provide all the information to properly diagnose a Prius. Get Techstream or pay someone to diagnose the car.
     
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    Already did that. It was O2 sensor codes. Replaced O2 sensor and fuel/air sensor. Then.....
    SO....I guess Techstream is my next stop.
     
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    Am curious what those two oxygen air/fuel sensor codes were?
     
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    Were these two parts replaced with OEM or aftermarket parts?
     
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    Replaced with Denso (OEM) parts.