Calming a Rough Prius Ride

This bulletin applies to 2012-2015 Toyota Prius PHV, 2012-2016 Prius V and 2010-2015 Prius vehicles.

This bulletin applies to 2012-2015 Toyota Prius PHV, 2012-2016 Prius V and 2010-2015 Prius vehicles.

Some vehicles may exhibit a “runs rough” and/or MIL on condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and P0304 (misfire) during light acceleration while the EGR system is active.

Replace the intake manifold assembly with a revised manifold to address this condition. The improved intake manifold for all of these applications is P/N 17120-37054. This only applies to rough running and the afore-noted DTCs while the EGR system is active.

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Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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