Disable Low temperature indicator light

Wayne · 10-23-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by MNPrius@Oct 23 2005, 05:10 PM
That light (which I haven't seen yet - but soon!) and the reverse beeping (it's a great idea, just too loud, I have sensitive ears) are the two biggest things that are going to take getting used to in my new car!
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You can turn both the reverse beep and the seat belt warning at speed off. See the Knowledge Base for more info.

MNPrius · 10-23-2005, 05:20 PM

Thanks Wayne - I did see that I could remove the beeping - but I'm taking a wait and see approach. Because I do like it -- if it could just be a little bit softer :P

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Originally posted by Wayne@Oct 23 2005, 04:14 PM
You can turn both the reverse beep and the seat belt warning at speed off. See the Knowledge Base for more info.

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**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-23-2005, 09:18 PM

I scoured the 'net and found this page. I'm too jittery to do anything drastic, but if you're interested, you might want to look into it. The end result is that the "Low Temp" light doesn't come on:
[CLICK]

paprius4030 · 10-23-2005, 09:24 PM

LOL Tony! Took me a minute though

RPotter1770 · 10-23-2005, 11:56 PM

Thanks everyone.

So I guess there is no magical sequence to turn off the low temperature indicator, except for moving to Hawaii.

I agree the indicator is a good idea, but to have it on all winter may just prompt me to use the duct tape method. Actually black electrical tape might look better.

Robert

aaf709 · 10-24-2005, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by RPotter1770@Oct 23 2005, 08:56 PM
I agree the indicator is a good idea, but to have it on all winter may just prompt me to use the duct tape method. Actually black electrical tape might look better.

Robert

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Living in San Diego, a drop to 50 is considered extreme, but I can see why that would irritate after a while. I was going to suggest the black electrical tape too. It's either that or try to deactivate the sensor or the light by cutting a wire.

Charles Suitt · 10-24-2005, 01:51 PM

Hi RPotter1770

As for the "Low Temperature" dash light, DaveinOlyWA's suggestion about duct tape is a solution; however, others have suggested using black plastic electrical tape instead of duct tape - goes well with the panel colors. If it "bugs" you that much, just tape over it. The electrical tape would be easily removed later.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-24-2005, 01:53 PM

Maybe we should ask Toyota to let it turn itself off after it reaches -10°C or something like that. i.e. make it so that the warning is applicable for that temperature range where black ice can form.

DaveinOlyWA · 10-24-2005, 03:52 PM

actually the temp sensor is set to come on at "black ice" temps which is about 37º... assuming salt-less roads i guess

**Tideland Prius** · 10-24-2005, 04:20 PM

Yeah, but have it turn off at a lower temp. It works as a warning at 3°C but below -10, we know it's snow and ice and the road's probablly partially or fully snow covered.

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10-23-2005, 09:18 PM	#13
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 11,197 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 57 Thanked 305 Times in 189 Posts Friends: 27	I scoured the 'net and found this page. I'm too jittery to do anything drastic, but if you're interested, you might want to look into it. The end result is that the "Low Temp" light doesn't come on: [CLICK]

10-23-2005, 09:24 PM	#14
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,431 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 2	LOL Tony! Took me a minute though

10-23-2005, 11:56 PM	#15
RPotter1770 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks everyone. So I guess there is no magical sequence to turn off the low temperature indicator, except for moving to Hawaii. I agree the indicator is a good idea, but to have it on all winter may just prompt me to use the duct tape method. Actually black electrical tape might look better. Robert

10-24-2005, 01:51 PM	#17
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Hi RPotter1770 As for the "Low Temperature" dash light, DaveinOlyWA's suggestion about duct tape is a solution; however, others have suggested using black plastic electrical tape instead of duct tape - goes well with the panel colors. If it "bugs" you that much, just tape over it. The electrical tape would be easily removed later.

10-24-2005, 01:53 PM	#18
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 21,178 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 369 Thanked 526 Times in 353 Posts Friends: 26	Maybe we should ask Toyota to let it turn itself off after it reaches -10°C or something like that. i.e. make it so that the warning is applicable for that temperature range where black ice can form.

10-24-2005, 03:52 PM	#19
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,822 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 39 Thanked 188 Times in 161 Posts Friends: 12	actually the temp sensor is set to come on at "black ice" temps which is about 37º... assuming salt-less roads i guess

10-24-2005, 04:20 PM	#20
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 21,178 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 369 Thanked 526 Times in 353 Posts Friends: 26	Yeah, but have it turn off at a lower temp. It works as a warning at 3°C but below -10, we know it's snow and ice and the road's probablly partially or fully snow covered.