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P3000 on a Toyota or Lexus: read the sub-code first
Toyota's own service bulletin says not to diagnose P3000/123 at all — it is a companion code. The sub-code stored with it is the one that names the fault.
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Hybrid battery guides for Arizona owners
Symptoms, decisions and the things that cost people money. Written for Toyota, Prius and Lexus owners in the Phoenix metro — not for search engines.
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Hybrid battery types explained: NiMH vs. lithium-ion
Almost every hybrid on Arizona roads uses one of two battery chemistries. Which one you have changes what can be repaired, what has to be replaced, and what it costs.
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What “Check Hybrid System” actually means on a Toyota
It's a system-level message covering the battery, inverter, cooling, motors and 12V supply — not a diagnosis, and not automatically a battery.
· Updated August 18, 2026
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