Turning Ready light off

Airbalancer · 09-13-2009, 09:13 AM

Is there anyway to turn off the ready light once the car starts to move?

Paradox · 09-13-2009, 09:21 AM

Nope, it stays on once the car is running. Maybe it goes off if you turn the dimmer down all the way but if it did then you'd have no dash lights like speed etc... Not sure if it does though.

If it bothers you enough, you could do what people did in their early GII's that had a light showing the temperature was below 37 degrees, and put electrical tape over it.

bwilson4web · 09-13-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airbalancer

Is there anyway to turn off the ready light once the car starts to move?

The "READY" light means the car is operational for driving. Which do you want:

Not to see "READY" light but continue driving?
Disable car operation while moving?

Bob Wilson

Airbalancer · 09-13-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

The "READY" light means the car is operational for driving. Which do you want:

Not to see "READY" light but continue driving?
Disable car operation while moving?

Bob Wilson

#1

bwilson4web · 09-13-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airbalancer

#1

Then you have three options:

black electrical tape - you'll never see the READY again
clear tape with black stripe - you'll be able to raise it if READY is a question but otherwise, blocked from view
(untested) - READY may be a single line to the display from the vehicle control computer but I don't have an electrical diagram for my ZVW30 to verify this is the case. A simple switch could disable it.

Would you pay $100 (USA) for an 'after market' solution?

How soon do you need it?

Are you willing to risk your Prius warranty using an aftermarket modification?

Bob Wilson

patsparks · 09-13-2009, 11:51 AM

Why?
It is no brighter than the gear indicator or any other parts of the display.

Airbalancer · 09-13-2009, 12:56 PM

The car is no longer ready it is actived
Maybe there an easter egg for it
Would white out work? LOL

The Electric Me · 09-13-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airbalancer

Is there anyway to turn off the ready light once the car starts to move?

I'm not going to bother to wonder outloud why you want it turned off. You've gotten plenty of answers to that already.

Self hypnosis? If you perceive that it is off, then unless someone claps or snaps their fingers you'll be happy?

Airbalancer · 09-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Electric Me

I'm not going to bother to wonder outloud why you want it turned off. You've gotten plenty of answers to that already.

Self hypnosis? If you perceive that it is off, then unless someone claps or snaps their fingers you'll be happy?

Why do want the light on if you are driving

What a hard crowd today

JimboPalmer · 09-13-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airbalancer

Why do want the light on if you are driving

My Prius often is 'ready' when no obvious noise tells me so, the engine might be off, but it will still move if I press on the pedal. For folks used to a 'normal' car, (my father has been driving 70 years) a reminder that the car is ready even though the engine is off could be a lifesaver.

(Having the ready light go out once you are moving seems safer than just x seconds after you start it. Mind you I try to get Head lights, Cruise, Recirc and Ready all lit myself))

09-13-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,133 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Turning Ready light off Nope, it stays on once the car is running. Maybe it goes off if you turn the dimmer down all the way but if it did then you'd have no dash lights like speed etc... Not sure if it does though. If it bothers you enough, you could do what people did in their early GII's that had a light showing the temperature was below 37 degrees, and put electrical tape over it.

09-13-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,265 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: Turning Ready light off Why? It is no brighter than the gear indicator or any other parts of the display.

09-13-2009, 12:56 PM	#7
Airbalancer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cobourg, On, Canada Posts: 230 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium w/ Solar Cells (Canada) Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Turning Ready light off The car is no longer ready it is actived Maybe there an easter egg for it Would white out work? LOL

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
problem with ready light	labtek	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	2	03-11-2009 09:24 PM
Master Warning Light When Turning Left	butchbs1985	Gen II Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting	2	11-14-2008 08:10 PM
ready light??	cyberprius	Gen II Prius Main Forum	11	08-26-2008 01:44 PM
Yellow Light below the Ready light on panel	smcracraft	Gen II Prius Main Forum	3	11-28-2006 03:50 AM
Ready Light	krainium	Gen II Prius Main Forum	5	03-06-2006 12:28 AM

09-13-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
Airbalancer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cobourg, On, Canada Posts: 230 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium w/ Solar Cells (Canada) Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	Turning Ready light off Is there anyway to turn off the ready light once the car starts to move?