Why is my Toyota Prius check engine light on?

Why is my Toyota Prius check engine light on?

The often misunderstood check engine light or “service engine soon” message can mean many different things. It could be a misfiring engine, a broken oxygen sensor or simply a loose gas cap. In any case, if the check engine light is on in your car, it’s time to schedule a service appointment.

How do you reset the check engine light on a Toyota Prius?

Turn the car off while still holding the ODO button and brake. While still pressing both brake and ODO, and press the power button one time to turn the car back on. When the dashes get all the way to the right, the odometer will flash 000000. Then it will turn back on and the lights will be reset.

How to reset the Check Engine light on a Prius?

reset check engine light 1 Turn off the car. 2 Put the key fob in the ignition. 3 Hold down the brake and press the power button one time to turn the car on. 4 Continue holding down the brake, and then press the ODO trip button. 5 Turn the car off while still holding the ODO button and brake.

Are there any problems with the Toyota Prius?

Toyota Prius owners have reported 38 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the Prius.

Why are the warning lights not flashing on my Toyota Prius?

I called my Toyota dealer, a service rep said it was ok to drive as long as the warning lights weren’t flashing. Diagnostic codes indicated the hybrid converter/inverter was bad, they cleared warning lights, which stayed off. They said it may have been a “glitch”, if warning lights returned, bring it back.

How can I Reset my Check Engine light?

This technique follows the steps below to reset your check engine light and fix your car complications: Turn off your car and put the key fob in the ignition. Hold down your car brake and press the power button to turn the car on. Continue holding down the brake, as you press the odometer trip button.

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