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Safe to drive? - Check Hybrid + multiple lights

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by PriusNeckBeard, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. PriusNeckBeard

    PriusNeckBeard Active Member

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    Et al!

    The Yellowish -Orangeish triangle is lit but not flashing.

    These other lights are on :

    Yellow Skidding car

    Red Battery Icon
    Red BRAKE word
    Red steering wheel Icon w exclamation point
    Yellow ABS word
    Yellow tire exclamation point

    Check engine light

    (previously check engine light has been for the O2 sensor, which I hadn't fixed... but now...who knows).

    While I've been waiting to get into the mechanic, I've been driving it.

    Anything other than ECO mode would end up with flashing yellow triangle after a while.

    Keep it in ECO, doesn't flash.

    Is it safe to drive with all lights on?

    Is much rather drive than pay for a tow...if that's safe
     
    #1 PriusNeckBeard, Nov 17, 2023
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Yes you're safe to drive until it doesn't drive anymore with all those lights on it sounds like you might be having brake problems there are two pieces in this particular vehicle generally most places want to replace both pieces the cost is about $1,400 for the parts and labor is pretty stout maybe 6 hours something like that so it can get costly considering these cars have engine issues head gaskets leaking coolant so on and so forth You really have to think very well about what's going to go on and what you think's going to happen with the car me personally I am phasing out Gen 3's from the stable as fast as they can go bad which is not a problem they've all been replaced with generation twos that don't have problems.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Nov 17, 2023
  3. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    Get an OBD2 Bluetooth scanner n use your phone with the Torque pro app. I've gone through all this stuff in my car (head gasket, electric brake cylinder, HV battery pack, you name it). It's the only way to get a firm grasp on what you are up against...
     
    #3 Rrrolfff, Nov 18, 2023
  4. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    On a side note, gotta live Amazon, my scanner arrived less than one hour after I ordered it for same day delivery . $32.
     
    #4 Rrrolfff, Nov 18, 2023
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