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.
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
    • GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    1. Interview and confirm the trouble.
      1. Confirm the condition of the trouble.
  3. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Basic inspection.
      1. Check the battery voltage.

        Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V 

    2. Check the power supply to the radio receiver.
      1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
      2. Check whether or not the display appears on the radio receiver.
  4. DTC CLEAR 

    Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR  .

  5. RECHECK DTC 

    Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR  .

    • DTC IS OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 6) 
    • DTC IS NOT OUTPUT (GO TO STEP   7 ) 
  6. DTC CHART 

    Refer to DTC CHART  .

    NEXT: GO TO STEP  8

  7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION AND PART INSPECTION 
    • GO TO NEXT STEP 
  9. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
    • GO TO NEXT STEP 
  10. 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.