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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by WheelDR35, Feb 1, 2024.

  1. WheelDR35

    WheelDR35 New Member

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    Hey guys. I have a 2012 Toyota Prius, and I'm not sure what I should do. My hybrid battery needs to be replaced. However, the other day, my car broke down right after I started my car. I started it, and it let me go about three feet before it broke down. My car blew a head gasket 2-3 years ago, and we got that fixed. Is it possible that it has happened again, or could it be my hybrid battery, crapping out?
    Thanks.
     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Read the codes more than likely it's your battery crapping out we would hope I would think your head gasket hasn't let go again and then that usually doesn't stop the car just runs poorly.
     
  3. Brian1954

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    How many miles do you have on the car?

    You start diagnosing the problem by reading the trouble codes with an OBD2 scan tool.