One scanner that we found was working really well for us, is the BlueDriver Bluetooth scanner, which you can use with your smartphone and read enhanced trouble codes from the most cars on the market. Might be a good idea to have someone scope the coils and see if one or more is weak. I have the feeling this might be the cause of the P0000 code, since that's a generic code. These numbers will tell the particular problem and each code is defined separately. Count the flashes and record the codes. Diagnosing a no-start can be a pain. When the flashes end, turn off the key and disconnect the wire.
There is also different protocalls of obd ii such…. How do you troubleshoot code P0000? So maybe sitting in the warm garage fixed the problem? Well I went to a friends house he has a heated garage. You have a code 42 and a code 38. Still only shows P0000, which I've seen described as last trouble code and general problem code, but nothing specific to the Prius. Manufacturer-specific normally P1xxx Where manufacturers feel that a code is not available within the generic list, they can add their own codes. Next time it happens, try scanning for codes before shutting the engine off. These functions typically include mechanical systems such as brakes, steering and suspension.
Since this trouble code means there is too little fuel in bank 2, it can possibly be caused by a fuel delivery problem. When the vehicle detects an issue, it will activate the corresponding trouble code. I'm the writer and the owner of this website. It means that these codes are unique to a specific car make or model. These are stored in response to a problem found in the car by the system.
I drove a short distance, stopped and checked the codes again. The interesting thing to point out is the P0174 code is not usually attributed to a sensor problem. Each code corresponds to a fault detected in the car. We'll see if it comes back on again tomorrow. Is it a common occurrence that a particular scanner will fail on the Prius? I'm sure I'll realize I just have to bite the bullet and pay the money, but I want to know if this is something that will damage my Prius the longer I wait or if it makes it unsafe to drive. Fault description The last two or nowadays three digits define the actual fault description. I was only able to find one good post about that code here in the forums: The problem turned out to the the air-fuel ratio sensor.
Anyway, it looks like the front oxygen air fuel ratio sensor is toast. The definitions for these are set by the manufacturer. The code will help you to identify and fix the issue within the car. Which means that there is a problem with the efficiency on. It should have a sticker under the bonet next to the vin plate if it is obd ii. I've got an 08 Prius, 15K km about 9K miles , less than a year old. The last digits are information about which kind of trouble code in the Emission category it is.
Detonation or engine knocking is also noticeable especially when climbing over steep slopes or during hard acceleration. What are the symptoms of code P0000? It should take between 15 and 45 seconds, and you will hear clicking noises from the engine as the module does its tests. With that being said, the code can either be triggered by a clogged fuel filter or a faulty or dirty fuel injector. The Scanguage read the code and I'm going to clear it using the scanguage. You might have to get a different scanner or have the dealership scan it.
To narrow search to a specific make, select it with the dropdown box to the right of the search bar. Well, my last P0000 was 12-01-2009 and today 3-09-2010 it did it again. The vehicle service manual should be consulted for more information on possible causes of the fault, along with required testing. A problematic fuel pump or clogged fuel rails might also be the cause of the fault. Additional info -- The car is due for an oil change, so the maintenance light is lit. Imran- Have you had the transmission serviced recently? My question right now, though, is how long can I wait to fix this? Mine pops on when i am using cruise control and hit the breaks which disengages it.
Connect your jumper wire from the signal return pin on the self-test connector see picture to the self-test input. We'll, see what happens from there. Though every now and then when I start the car, put it in drive, it jerks once then runs fine. But before buying and replacing the sensors, it is better to perform the right diagnostics. This was put into place to standardize codes and make diagnosing problems easier. Run it until it reaches operating temperature.
The first digit might be also 2 or 3. The first letter of the code will mark the system related to the trouble code. I see this is an old thread, but it popped up first when I went looking for code P0000. P2xxx codes are generic codes while P3xxx codes are manufacturer controlled. But in some cases, the P0174 code is caused by vacuum leaks in the system. Went home and did a VagCom scan and it reported that number 2 glow plug was faulty.