2009 Toyota Prius BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Power train / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

    DTC P0606 and P0136, P0137 or P0138 are output: Go to next step 

    DTC P0606 is output: Go to   3 

  2. INSPECT DTC (P0136, P0137 OR P0138) 
    1. Inspect the P0136, P0137 or P0138 flow chart.

    HINT:

    Go to step  6.

  3. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
    1. Allow the engine to idle and rev the engine.
    2. Check for exhaust gas leaks around the heated oxygen sensor.

      If any exhaust gas leaks are present, repair it and proceed to "PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN". If no exhaust gas leaks present proceed to "PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN".

      • If no exhaust gas leaks are present, a malfunction in the heated oxygen sensor circuit is suspected.
      • If any exhaust gas leaks are present around the heated oxygen sensor, noise appears in the output voltage of the heated oxygen sensor.

      GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Start the engine and turn the tester on.
    4. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
    5. Perform the drive pattern.
      1. Warm up the engine.
      2. Accelerate the vehicle to 50 mph (80 km/h) and stop the vehicle.
      3. Drive the vehicle at 35 to 50 mph (60 to 80 km/h) for 5 minutes or more.
    6. Fig 1: Monitor Drive Pattern Graph For P0606
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    7. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
    8. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      P0606 A
      No output B

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

    B: REPLACE ECM 

    C: GO TO STEP   6 

  5. INSPECT DTC (P0136, P0137 OR P0138) 
    1. Inspect the P0136, P0137 or P0138 flow chart.

    HINT:

    GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. INSPECT ECM 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Stop the engine and wait for 30 minutes.
    3. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    4. Start the engine and it to idle for 2 minutes.
    5. Turn the tester on.
    6. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
    7. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      No output A
      P0606 B

    A: END 

    B: REPLACE ECM 

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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.