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Hybrids have a gas engine and a high-voltage system working together, and either one can be behind a warning light. I test both before I tell you what's wrong.
Priuses, RAV4 and Camry Hybrids, Highlander Hybrids, and Lexus hybrids are everywhere in Ojai and Santa Barbara, and a lot of them have high miles. The common problems are clogged battery cooling fans and vents, failed inverter coolant pumps, and, on some 2010 to 2015 Priuses, a clogged EGR system that can eventually cause a head gasket failure if it's ignored. Cleaning the EGR early costs a lot less.
Escape and Maverick hybrids, Fusion, Accord and CR-V Hybrids, and Hyundai and Kia hybrids all get the same process: scan the whole car, test each part, and explain what I found before I quote the repair.
Not necessarily. A clogged battery cooling fan, an inverter coolant pump, or an engine problem can all set warnings. The battery should be tested before you spend money replacing it.
On many Toyota hybrids, yes. That vent cools the hybrid battery. If it's clogged with dust or pet hair, the battery runs hot and wears out faster. It's a cheap thing to clean.
Yes. I'm High Voltage Safety Certified and follow proper isolation steps.
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