20 Most Recent 2002 Toyota Prius - Page 3 Questions & Answers

GET A TUNE-UP ,CAP&ROTOR,WIRES PLUGS,CHANGE THE ELECTRIC COIL

yes its necessary

The Prius engine definitely has a timing chain. Do not worry about replacing that part, unless you hear unusual engine rattles or other noises.

Regarding belt vs. chain, some engines are designed to have "interference", so that when the correct valve timing is disrupted, damage will result to the valves when the pistons hit them. Usually those engines have relatively high compression, so there is no space between the piston at top dead center position and an open valve.

Hope helps.

The transaxle is the electrical motor and final transmission assembly, it's a well known problem in the Priuses of that generation. You can read more about that here
http://www.artsautomotive.com/publications/7-hybrid/111-prius-1st-gen-replacing-transaxle
Without knowing what the actual error codes were i can't be sure - if the electrical motor is shorted internally it could fry the entire electrical system of the car. But, if the car drives just fine, then it could be just a dishonest shop owner that is trying to fleece you or one that didn't bothered to explain the situation to you - either way not one to be trusted.
Go to another and have it tell you exactly what is wrong with your car: the exact error codes and his exact explanation for the defect.

I have a 2003 Toyota Echo. after changing the belt there is some noise in the car when the engine is on.

i have 1998 nhw10 prius and it has red triangle with tortoise and it's barking engine doesnt have a powerand steering please help me i'm from mongolia , darkhan

the engine has a timing chain and the battery will turn on warning lights if necessary fo attention ive seen more than 250k without battery problem drive until it dies hope this helps please rate

go back and gat it in wrighting as soon as you can

the "check engine light" is letting you know that the powertrain control module has detected a problem with one of its sensors or there is a system fault. A diagnostic trouble code has been set and is available for reading with a code reader. Most major auto parts stores will have a code reader that you can borrow or they will read your codes out for free. Since the ABS light is also on, the trouble code is most likely associated with the ABS system.

This violent shaking where you can stop it by holding the steering wheel in my experience is due to a BAD rack and pinion. Replace rack and that will solve this problem. Good Luck and thanks for using FIX YA