Parts specialist Blue Print has highlighted an issue with the Toyota Yaris 1.5 Hybrid 2020 on. A car that is very popular in Ireland. 

The high voltage traction battery requires a special cabin filter the cooling system to maintain an optimum temperature. However, this can become easily clogged and require replacement. 

The filter is located below the left side of the rear seat. The air from the cabin is drawn in by the traction battery cooling fan to cool the high voltage battery. The filter prevents any unnecessary build-up of dirt and dust from the interior finding its way into the battery cooling fan. 

If the vehicle is used in an area with heavy traffic or excessive dust, or if the rear seat is used frequently, the high voltage traction battery cabin intake filter may become overloaded with dust and debris. In the event of an issue, the message ‘’Maintenance required for traction battery cooling parts see owner‘s manual“ is displayed on the multi-information display, informing the driver that the traction battery cooling system requires attention.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that this filter is visually inspected for dirt or dust every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) and replaced if necessary. It should also be replaced as a matter of course every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) as part of the vehicle’s regular maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is operated under severe conditions, it is recommended to replace this filter every 15,000km (10,000 miles).

Blue Print offers a high quality cost effective filter, Blue Print Part No. ADBP250068. This offers easy replacement and allows the technicians to clear fault codes using a suitable diagnostic tool. This is one of the first aftermarket products to offer a solution to this issue. As well as the Yaris the filter also fits the Mazda 2 IV. 

The filter is now available from Blue Print Stockists.