Toyota Prius Battery Codes P0A7F, P2011 and P0A80
A second generation Toyota Prius is at least 12 years old and batteries may need to be replaced. Here’s what the codes mean.
2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Service
The Hyundai hybrid system has a motor control unit (MCU) and hybrid control unit (HCU).
Understanding EV, Hybrid Wheel Bearings (VIDEO)
One of the primary jobs for wheel bearings is to help support the weight of the vehicle. Sponsored by BCA Bearings by NTN
Hyundai Stop/Start System Problems
Specific conditions with the engine, transmission and brake system all have to be met for the ISG system to function.
VIDEO: Safe Brake Jobs On Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
The number of hybrid vehicles as well as maintenance needs keeps growing. This video is sponsored by Mitchell 1.
Toyota Regenerative Braking System
The brake system of a hybrid may have multiple components to perform regenerative braking and pedal simulation.
VIDEO: Hybrids and EVs Have Two Batteries
The 12-volt battery powers the conventional automotive systems. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Hybrid Maintenance: Fluid Service Considerations
Does the phrase “hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 4 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future.
Hybrids And Electrics: The Future Of Your Shop
The type of work you are going to be seeing is changing as the vehicle mix begins to evolve toward more electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as cars with small, turbocharged engines.
Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Surpass 10M
Toyota Motor North America also saw its sales of hybrids and plug-in hybrids reach a cumulative total exceeding 3 million units as of Dec. 31, 2016.
BMW Group to Develop Inductive Charging System For Hybrid Cars
BMW believes systems for the inductive charging of high-voltage batteries are the next step forward for energy supply. The development objective is to put reliable, non-wearing and user-friendly solutions for inductive charging into production that have been tailored to both the batteries in the BMW i cars and the high-voltage batteries in future plug-in hybrid models
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many of your customers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future. Some special procedures must be followed when working on a hybrid.