So I am looking at a 100k+ used Prius 2009 : I have multiple obd2 ( LElink, Blue-driver,...) as well as TS. I am assume that TS is over-kill ? I just want to read/make sure there is no pending / historical issue , and may be, some individual batteries information . Thought ?
TS might be over kill, but many OBD2 readers have problems getting to all the codes on a Prius. Better over kill than under kill.
my advice.. stay away from the low cast devices... i made a video showing why and after you see it, I hope you don't buy a low cost device. https://black.jmyntrn.com/2022/05/03/do-not-buy-a-low-cost-obd2-dongle-for-your-prius/ so which one to get? this one below! https://black.jmyntrn.com/2021/01/02/new-obd2-bluetooth-adapter-is-better-than-carista/
Thanks, guys: all is good, my TS read and it has a very decent (good reading ) battery, original CAT with cat shield... all in very sound mechanical condition... I am reviewing the data now... stand by.
So it is dark, and I don't have all the tool with me (yet) ... I do not want to put the car in drive and back, but here is the scope: It is a 2007 Prius, 60k miles or so, with weak ( need jump start )battery, visual brake system warning light and ABS light on, no other light are active Course of action: -Read TS for battery health, replace if needed ( never been replace ). -Read TS for ABS and brake system light issue : I should expect my brake fluid to be clean and above minimum mark ? Any additional troubleshoot I should do, before reset the lights, and restart ??? TIA,
So I have couple of option for 12V battery: Toyota dealer or AGM ... there is a NAPA nearby with 9A51P as next day pick up ( $250-25 rebate) !!! Can someone confirm the 9A51P is the direct fit or I need to -press fit- ?? LOL ... Location is near MIA airport, if that is help !!!
Update: Since the original driver are no longer answer any question, and no maintenance record of any kind ( LOL), I have to improvise ! The girl is fine: somewhere in PC there is a used Prius Gen2 checklist and I used it with some modification ... Before turn on ignition, I check all tires, front brake and hand brake, 12V battery, engine overall ( air filter, oil, ... ) .. all are good and it have not been driven for 10-14 months. Both brake fluid, engine fluid and hybrid fluid level are good. Try to turn it on ... nada, a jump quickly correct it... IG, good, ACC, good with multiple brake/ABS/brake system on. I can not get TS to read anything (???) . I did a manual clear on pin. 4-13 and all system is ready !. 12V battery read after charge seem to be fine, so I will not replace it for now. May be later . Now I can see TS read fine with no pending code, LOL: can not be this easy ?!! I took it for a short 5 minutes, no issue ... then another 50 minutes drive ... no issue, WOW. On another subsequent over an hour drive ( over 50 MPH ) the triangle of death, engine check, and system warning light on... but the girl keep going ... I pull off and pull a P0A93. I can see no bubble in the inverter reservoir and this must be it, since I manually touch the inverter pump and feel no vibration !!! I head to Stealer, hand them over 250 bucks for the pump ... Installing will be additional 550 bucks and I have to leave the car for a day ??!!! WOW ! I pick up a coolant bottle for 30. I drove to my (new) homeboy, hand them the part, they took and install it for 100 bucks, within 25 minutes - including refill the coolant !. Car on it way on a truck heading West... I think it is a decent deal with 2007 base Prius with 60k miles, and original OEM for less than $8k, with no adventure ! FYI: I can not get any hybrid battery reading on TS, and of course, my Bluedriver did not . I will have to pay for Torque Pro or one of the app to to check on the hybrid battery . I will update , EV-