At 1 bar battery, my 2016 Prius does not drive for a few secs

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  1. Fitoneto

    Fitoneto Junior Member

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    I have this problem some time ago. My car sometimes drops hybrid battery to 1 bar and its not normal. When the car fully stops, it fails to move again for a couple of seconds (pushing the gas just acelerates the engine, as if it was in neutral), and then jumps ahead and moves. It wont move if its climbing. I need to turn of and on the car to force the car up the hill. The problem lasts from seconds to 20mins. But its occasional. At begining once in months, thats why my dealership never finds the issue. Now happens 2 or 3 times a week. Getting worse. I have not found similar problems over the web. Im in a trouble
     
    #1 Fitoneto, Jan 20, 2020
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    You've posted in the Gen2 forum (2004-2009), you may find quicker response in the appropriate Gen4 forum.

    Use the "report" button to flag the thread, then ask the mod to move the thread to the gen4 section.

    How many miles on your 2016?

    Do you have any trouble lights or OBD2 codes (DTCs) ?
     
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    Are you sure you're referring to the 2016 Prius listed in your profile? Sure doesn't seem like it?
     
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  4. Mendel Leisk

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    If it "is" fourth gen, should be a warranty issue. Sounds like hybrid battery failure.

    I'd second: how many miles on the car?

    Any warning lights?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jan 21, 2020
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    I thought the Prius I was released in mid 2017, not 2016.
     
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    Maybe different in Mexico?
     
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