Vellfire Hybrid 2.4 Hybrid issue!

[Jj 1010]

I had a flat battery (12V) and now the hybrid system has an orange warning light.  Do you know if I need to do something to reset it or is it a major problem?!  

 

Thank you!  

[The Boonies]

Google translate is often a very useful tool to have if you are a JDM car owner. The translations are not perfect but very useful nonetheless. In case you haven't already read the message in Japanese it says Check Hybrid System. Please stop in a safe place. To me that would indicate to not drive the car until the problem is resolved ?

[ZeeSpeed]

You will need to reset the code with an OBD code reader or ideally Techstream. Has this happened before and how old is your 12v battery ?

[VirtualGuy]

Did you manage to fix this issue, @Jj 1010?

I have a similar problem. The same message is appearing, i.e. 'System check. Stop in a safe place'. Also the Energy Monitor display is not showing the flow of power to and from the hybrid battery as it would normally do. 

Research so far has indicated this could be due to quite an array of potential issues, from dodgy fuel cap to 12v battery to hybrid battery. 

In my case I am thinking, hoping, it may be due to the 12v battery. I have had some recent issues with the vehicle's system failing to start, with this resulting in the vehicle going into 'immobiliser' mode. I got it going variously by leaving it a while, then using jump leads and to power things up for 5-10 minutes, and finally the AA's portable jump starter. 

I am about to purchase a multimeter to check the 12v battery - really hoping that this is the problem, as some others could potentially be very costly!

 

[BigNev]

Hi Stephen!

I don't have a Hybrid, but I would suggest also buying a (12v car) battery tester, relatively cheap kit nowadays, to give an indication of the amp rating capacity, as voltage does not necessarily give the whole picture.

 

Yes it needs good voltage, for the communication side, but it's "amps that cranks".

Actually though, from reading on this forum, I believe it isn't the 12v battery that cranks the engine!!!

I'll hand over to those who know on that one!!

Cheers,

Nev