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  1. alikhan18

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    hi all ... i have 2008 prius T3 uk model.
    folks m in thick soup... was driving on 140 kmph . pressed pedal to floor for extra acceleration. as soon as i pressed it car had acceleration with jerk n then suddenly car was felt like a heavy cow... it was slowing down at its own. battery on mfd showed full battery ( which i saw for first tym) i stopped the car. after a while i started to move car but car moved with multiple jerks at same time mfd showed frquent switching between battery to engine power. then evemtually battery got all drained n now when i switched on car n put in drive mode car had few jerks ( as if trying to switch engine on) n didnt start engine despite i was pressing accelerator. n finally after the jerks it is showing problem writen on mfd n showing put car imediatlly in P mode.
    folks itx hard tym plz help.

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    #1 alikhan18, Sep 5, 2016
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    You need to read the codes with a Hybrid enabled scan tool or take it to a Toyota service centre to have the codes read.

    When you get the codes, post them here and we will be better able to help diagnose your Prius.
     
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    after erasing fault data. i think only top one or top three were left there

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    how many km on her?
     
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    check your inverter fluid reservoir for action. and the oil level.
     
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    oil level is more than half n let me check invertor reservior

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    1. Post photos showing the warning lights that are lit.
    2. There must be more fault codes logged, besides the ones you have posted. You need Mini VCI or else have a local Toyota dealer retrieve the fault codes. There should be some fault codes that start with "P" to show a powertrain fault.
    3. Check the orange traction battery interlock located at the left side of the traction battery case. Remove that interlock and measure resistance across the fuse within. When you reinstall the interlock, pivot the lever 90 degrees, then slide it down to lock in place.
    4. Without the fault codes, and based upon your description of the car's behavior, I would say that either the transaxle or the inverter have failed - if you do not find a problem with #3 above.
     
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    patrick the local boy here used smart box used for diagnostic test... there were no fault detected while engine n ecu checks were performed.
    for info of bisco:
    jix checked imvertor fluid level.
    itx just above low level is it fine?
    the local mechanic says itx probable abs failure.
    i fear i have to load my car in a truck n take it to capital (200km far) to show it to some prius expert :(((((


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    these r for patrick
    top 2 r when i press brake n press start button.
    last one is when i put car in drive mode

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    Your last photo shows two warning icons on the MFD: the first is the hybrid drivetrain warning and the second is the main traction battery warning. Hence, DTC definitely were logged by the hybrid vehicle ECU and the traction battery ECU. The code reader used by your mechanic is not adequate to retrieve those DTC.

    The ABS brake system should be the least of your concerns right now.
     
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    the level is fine, but you want to make the car 'ready', and open the cap to see if there is movement. if not, you need a new inverter pump.
     
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    ok tomorrow m planning to load it n take it to capital. then would try to get those codes out. n ll update u. do u recommend towing the car? ( can it be towed to move 200 km ).



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    bisco u mean i should make car at ready. then go out n check the invertor ???
    plus do u think if invertor pump changed than problem would be solved

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    If the front wheels are raised up, the car can be towed whatever distance you need to tow it.

    It would not hurt to verify that the inverter coolant pump is operational, but a failed pump is not the source of your car's problems.
     
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    listen to patrick. ^^^
     
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    roger boss.. nw ll come in contact when i get DTC codes. thanks

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