Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2006 Toyota PriusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Matrix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
- Interview and confirm the trouble.
- Confirm the condition of the trouble.
- Interview and confirm the trouble.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Basic inspection.
- Check the battery voltage.
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V
- Check the battery voltage.
- Check the power supply to the radio receiver.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
- Check whether or not the display appears on the radio receiver.
- DISPLAY DOES NOT APPEAR (PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- DISPLAY APPEARS (GO TO STEP 4)
- Basic inspection.
- DTC CLEAR
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- RECHECK DTC
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- DTC IS OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 6)
- DTC IS NOT OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 7 )
- DTC CHART
Refer to DTC CHART .
NEXT: GO TO STEP 8
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION AND PART INSPECTION
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- CONFIRMATION TEST
- END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
