Normally the engine on Toyota Prius only runs to either warm itself up or if the driver is requesting more power by pressing the gas pedal, but if you want the engine to idle or keep it running continuously to perform services such as bleeding the coolant etc., you’re might be stuck (or not), because there is a special procedure on how to do this. More on that below, but here are the #ᴬᴰlinks to tools, parts and accessories you may need for your Prius Gen 2:
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This procedure is called maintenance, inspection, diagnostic or test mode and its designed to keep the engine running or idle until the operator turns the ignition off. This inspection mode lets the engine idle normally and allows the system to recharge the HV battery as needed.
What is it? You would put a Prius Gen 2 into maintenance mode primarily to keep the engine idling for extended periods when performing repairs or diagnostics that require the engine to run continuously, but without driving the car, as the normal Prius operation tends to only run the engine when needed for power or warming up, not for idling in place.
Other reasons why you would want an engine to idle uninterrupted are for emissions testing, engine or ignition analysis, warm-up and so forth. When the car is in Park, this engine may idle, but only as long as needed to recharge the HV battery, then it shuts off. Although the engine does idle in Neutral, the system doesn't recharge the HV battery in Neutral.
In this video, young mechanic Aiman will provide you with a comprehensive guide and step-by-step tutorial on putting a Toyota Prius Gen II I4 1.5L Hybrid Synergy Drive into maintenance mode. Second generation Prius model years are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.
To activate Inspection Mode on the Prius, the following steps must be completed within 60 seconds:
1. Keep your foot off the brake pedal. Then "power up" the car by pressing the POWER button twice.
2. Next, floor the gas pedal and fully release it twice.
3. Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed with your left foot for the rest of this procedure.
4. Shift into Neutral, then floor the gas pedal and fully release it twice.
5. Shift back into Park, then floor the gas pedal and fully release it twice.
6. Now the HV warning light on the multi-information display (TV-like screen) should flash. This warning light has the silhouette of a car with an exclamation point (!) on it.
7. Push the POWER button. The engine should start and continue idling at about 1000 rpm.
8. Press the POWER button one more time to shut off the engine. This last step also deactivates Inspection Mode.
The important thing to remember here: Never, ever road-test a Prius while it's still in Inspection Mode! The vehicle will idle, traction and other self-preservation and components will be disabled.
On 2001-2003 Prius, to turn the vehicle to accessory mode, Ready-off, this is two clicks forward of the key.
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Thanks for watching, please check our other DIY auto repair tutorial & guide videos on EyeOnAiman's channel. Other cars Aiman have worked on includes Honda Accord, Civic, Insight, CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Elantra and Toyota Prius Hybrid.
Obviously, Aiman's auto repair videos are mostly designed for entertainment purposes. Aiman is not a professional and not a certified ASE mechanic. The videos should always be used only as a guide.
You can watch all of Aiman's auto repair videos in the following playlist: [ Ссылка ]
This video is presented to you by Aiman-Imran Anuar. You can watch more of#Gen2Prius and #Aiman_DIY_Auto_Repair videos on #EyeOnAiman Youtube Channel & Facebook Page.
Recording Date: November 29, 2018
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