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Would a weak Hybrid cell cause engine to run hard?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Hybridization, Jan 16, 2019.

  1. Hybridization

    Hybridization New Member

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    Bought my Gen 2 Prius last month with the dreaded triangle light lit up (showing as block 11 faulty)

    I still haven't got round to sorting it but have been using it for a few local journeys and once for a trip down to London.

    Yesterday while driving I noticed the engine speed had increased and was felling very sluggish so pulled up switched off then on again and it was fine, after a short while it started doing the same so carefully got it home.

    Could this be due to the hybrid battery not operating or have I got another problem with it?

    Thank you
     
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    yes, is that th only trouble code?

    how many miles on her?
     
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  3. dolj

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    It is highly likely. The HV battery is an integral part of the hybrid drive and the drive doesn't work well when it is poorly.

    PS, I noticed you have "Business edition" as your model, but pretty sure that marque wasn't introduced till much later. Gen 2 were T3, T4 and T Spirit.
     
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