Inability to accelerate in sharp turn.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Madmommymelinda, Jun 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM.

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  1. Madmommymelinda

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    Hey Gents. So I first noticed this a few weeks back and thought it was my imagination as it is most and maybe only noticeable with interstate on and exit ramps where I live. Today it happened during a U Turn so at least I know how to recreate it. Thinking about jacking up the front end and connecting the ODB, turning the wheels sharply and holding the accelerator until a code manifests. Anyone experience this sort of thing before? Any suggestions?
     
    #1 Madmommymelinda, Jun 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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    It's a gen 5?
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Jun 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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    inability means it won't move until you start backing off the steering angle?
     
    #3 bisco, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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    Its a gen 3. 2014 plug in but this issue isnt plug in related which is why I posted here
     
    #4 Madmommymelinda, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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    Oops I just realized I posted under gen 5. My mistake. Will repost there.
     
    #5 Madmommymelinda, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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    just report your post and ask the mod to move it
     
    #6 bisco, Jun 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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    No no, just report it.
     
    #7 Mendel Leisk, Jun 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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    No need. I've moved this thread for you.
     
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