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Problem with codes P0138, P043E and etc

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Sopo Khajishvili, Dec 13, 2018.

  1. Sopo Khajishvili

    Sopo Khajishvili New Member

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    Hello all. I just have few questions if anybody could consult me. i have bought my prius 2013 here in my country Georgia, it was delivered from USA. Car had damage at the left side but I bought it already fixed. In two days from purchase check engine light came on and it has been a month already and I am still trying to get the answer. It was diagnosed by so many mechanics here in Georgia. I have codes of errors, they are in pending P0138, P0301 and in current P043E, P043F, P0456, P2401, P2402, P2419. (Problem of EVAP). Actually when I have diagnosed it in the centre of Toyota in the moment of buying check engine light was off and all the errors were deleted, I have trusted the seller that nothing was wrong and he has changed some little detail in the cylinder, like spark plug or sth like that, it was my fault that I trusted him but what can I do now? here in my country told me that I have to change a fuel tank! Thanks in advance.
     
  2. BZzap!

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    Sopo,
    What these codes are indicating, point toward the EVAPORATOR test cycle pump is either not working or cannot maintain a vacuum in the system due to a leak. It could be as simple as a faulty fuel cap. However, if it has been diagnosed by a competent mechanic, you may have a defective fuel EVAPORATOR component. This would, indeed, require the fuel tank assembly to be replaced. It comes as an assembly, as I understand.
    You might want to contact Toyota USA and see what your option are as far as the CARB warranty is concerned. It may be warrantable.
     
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  3. Sopo Khajishvili

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    BZzap! Thank you very much for your response, I am going to repair it tomorrow, actually I am more afraid of the codes P0138 and P0301 which are oxygen sensor circuit high voltage (Bank 1, sensor 2) and cylinder 1 misfire detected, they are in pending condition but I am afraid it will become current anytime. Previously I had cylinder 4 misfire detected, I have changed spark plugs and it has worked, but later in two weeks I have again felt the vibration of car while accelerating and that is the main issue I am concerned about, Fuel tank can be changed here easily and it does not cost me too much, but the problem with cylinder threatens me so much. Could this cylinder 1 misfire problem be connected to the problem of EVAP? or caused from the problems of EVAP? Thank you so much
     
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    The cylinder misfire codes usually (not always) are indicative of a clogged EGR circuit. If the car has higher mileage, this is a common problem. If you search this Priuschat forum you’ll find a lot of discussions about it. The EGR and EVAP codes are most likely not related.
     
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    Thank you all for your consult and support, I am going to service tomorrow. I have heard about EGR and also injectors, hope cleaning them will help me resolve my problem.
     
  7. BZzap!

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    It seems that you have done your research. Good luck and please keep us (PriusChat) up to date on your Prius adventure.