Rear-end collision, now cooling fan problem

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cm1, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. cm1

    cm1 New Member

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    Hi all,

    My 2005 Prius was rear-ended by a pickup truck recently. After the body work was completed, I drove about 20 minutes before the master warning light and brake system light went on. The dealer service center found code P0A84 indicating a hybrid battery cooling fan problem. I asked if this part routinely wears out, and the answer was no, usually only if damaged in a rear-end collision. Any thoughts on this? Do you know of other problems which typically crop up after this type of damage?

    All input welcome. Thanks!
     
    #1 cm1, Jul 13, 2013
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    vertex Active Member

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    In hot weather, the cooling fan moves air over the batteries and is vented on the rear passenger side. Maybe the body shop did something that clogged the vent.
     
    #2 vertex, Jul 13, 2013
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