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My Prius is running rough

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Vysse, Sep 1, 2016.

  1. Vysse

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    My Prius feels like its struggling and I'm not sure what to check to see what could be causing it. It's an 09 at 118k. I just got the oil changed and sometimes it runs fine but I can't pinpoint why.
     
    #1 Vysse, Sep 1, 2016
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    If you haven't tried it, you might do these two things.





    As far as using the throttle body cleaner, if you have it use it. If not, I wouldn't go out to get any. I have used isopropyl alcohol 70% or higher. You might have some in the medicine cabinet. Use a q-tip for the maf sensor. Be gentle, it is only two little wires on a amber bulb. Don't break them or you will need to replace the unit. The sensor will have a sooty buildup, clean until the bulb is fairly transparent.

    Put everything back carefully, hope that helps.
     
    #2 hchu1, Sep 1, 2016
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    check the oil level, have you done all required maint. to date? i think sparks are 120k.
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 1, 2016
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    I bought the car used but all maintenance has been done. I had every intention of doing a full tune up at 120k.

    Going to look into it. Based on the video it's more likely the sensor if anything.
     
    #4 Vysse, Sep 1, 2016
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    might as well get it over with, then see where you stand. there are some issues the 120k service doesn't cover such a erg, intake manifold, throttle body and mad, as hchu1 mentions above.
     
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    Unfortunately I can't until next month either way which is when I'll likely need to do it.
     
    #6 Vysse, Sep 1, 2016
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    10-4.
     
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