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What are some reasons for this check engine light?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Joe Wall, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Joe Wall

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    My prius only has like 90k and check engine light came on. Any advice? What are some troubleshooting steps?
     
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    What check engine light? It looks TPMS related... Or you have a flat tire or one of the sensors is broken.

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    TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitor System.

    Either one or more tires are low pressure, or the battery is failing on of the sensors. The sensors are in the tires, at the inside end of the tire valve. The batteries are not easily replaceable. The sensors can be replaced, and the system re-calibrated, typically by dealership, though I think tire shops may handle it too. It's not cheap though.

    Check your tire pressures, make sure they're all slightly above your usual setting, see if the light goes out. If it doesn't, you can look into replacement, or just live with it.
     
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    It was tire pressures. How do I prevent my catalytic converter from being stolen? Heard someone at work got theres stolen.
     
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    Try the "search" option

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