2013 c runs perfect but engine stops when put in drive.

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  1. Michael W Davis

    Michael W Davis New Member

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    While city driving, the engine suddenly slowed to idle and did not respond to the accelerator pedal, the car slowed to 10 mph and displayed the message: "check hybrid system, stop vehicle in a safe place immediately."

    It did not respond when I tried to restart it.

    I unplugged the large white wire in the fuse box for 30 seconds and it started and ran perfectly for 2 days.

    The next time the problem reoccurred the engine ran for 10 seconds.

    Now the engine stops every time it is put in drive.
     
    #1 Michael W Davis, Dec 29, 2021
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    It is telling to have the hybrid system checked.
    You should DO that.
    Or have a dealer do it.

    It is HIGHLY unlikely that anyone reading your message is physic and will magically be able to tell you what is wrong.
     
    #2 sam spade 2, Dec 29, 2021
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    check the inverter fluid reservoir for movement.

    clean the hybrid battery cooling fan. how many miles on her?
     
    #3 bisco, Dec 29, 2021
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    190,000 miles, w/ no maintenance other than frequent air filters and frequent oil changes.

    I'll check the inverter fluid.

    I had the car towed to my home, where it seems to be operating normally again.

    I will run diagnostics on it for the next few days to see if it identifies an error code that will help me focus on a faulty part.

    Thks very much for sharing your ideas.
     
    #4 Michael W Davis, Dec 29, 2021
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    What do you have to scan for codes? Many budget tools cannot communicate with most systems on a Prius- they'll report "no codes present" even if those ecu's do have codes. You'll want to know that your tool can talk to the hybrid system before you have a fault that shuts the car down.

    Minimum would be the Dr Prius app with a compatible OBD2 bluetooth adapter (can pull HV battery data and codes, and engine codes).

    Preferred is a copy of Toyota Techstream diagnostic software with a mini VCI cable (from ebay or amazon) installed on an old windows laptop

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #5 mr_guy_mann, Dec 31, 2021
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