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URGENT: Stranded with ! PS Battery Engine All on 2001 Prius

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Kristy, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    Hotspot? Not sure why everyone's scratching there heads. No mystery. We've seen failed I pumps 100's of times here.
    Failed but ok in frigid temps but soon as she hit the hills it overheated the hell out of the Inverter & trans and crowbarred the inverter. Trans fluid needs to be replaced now too. Probabaly original fluid. Probably been bad a long time as evidenced by her poor mileage. 12 volt is shot too I bet.
     
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    i didnt even think of the hills. good point. the tranny fluid. i agree replace it.
     
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  3. usnavystgc

    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    You got it Ed. Easy day on this diagnosis.
     
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