What does check hybrid system mean on a Toyota Prius?
The “Check Hybrid System” warning light is something you may encounter in your Toyota Prius, Camry, Auris or Lexus hybrid. It signals that there is a fault of error within your car’s hybrid system. When you see this error, it is recommended that you take your car to a mechanic where the error can be diagnosed.
How do you reset the check hybrid on a Prius?
Try pulling over and turning the car off for a few minutes to reset it. If the hybrid check light comes on while you’re driving, pull over somewhere safe. Turn off your car and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, try starting it back up again to reset it.
How to clean the HV battery on a Prius?
Wipe the HV battery cover and air duct inlet that connects with the cooling fan with shop towel to remove additional dust: Take a vacuum cleaner with crevice and brush attachments and start vacuuming the chassis in and around the HV battery.
Why is my Toyota Prius battery fan not working?
This preventive maintenance is to prevent your HV battery from overheating. Over time, the fan can accumulate dirt and dust from the passenger compartment and clogs up the fins. Once that happens, it’ll cause the fan to not work sufficiently to cool down the battery and thus will cause a check engine light P0A82.
How often should I clean my Toyota Prius battery fan?
By doing this preventive maintenance, you will prevent the Hybrid battery from overheating. I would recommend doing this every 60k miles if you have shedding pets that sits in the back.
What happens when a Prius battery overheats?
When this happens, it can burn out the cooling fan motor, cause the HV Hybrid Battery to overheat and trigger DTCs in addition to diminished fuel efficiency and in worst case scenario, trigger premature HV battery cell failure. How quickly the fan will build up with lint and dust depends on how severely the Prius is used or driven.