Just bought a used gen two [Prius](/topics-prius/). The p...
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JoshA127
230 days ago
Hi there! My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I'll be helping you today. Just a moment while I review your information.
JoshA127
230 days ago
Do you have a good scan tool we can connect and go over a few different items? If so we can check things out before deciding on the battery.
Customer
230 days ago
I have an obd2 scanner,but I can't extract codes cause when I put keys in and press power nothing happens
JoshA127
230 days ago
Ah, I see. That's a tough position to be in. The hybrid battery could definitely be faulty, but without a dealer level scan tool to see what's happening it would be very difficult to know for sure.If the battery has been wet, had moisture get inside, etc you are definitely looking at replacement however.
Customer
230 days ago
Yeah that's what I'm getting ready to do. Will the dealer still be able to scan with dead hybrid battery?
JoshA127
230 days ago
Their scan tool will be able to connect to the hybrid control module with the key off. Major benefit there
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