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Prius v (lowercase v) stuck on neutral

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Nancy123, May 25, 2015.

  1. Nancy123

    Nancy123 New Member

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    Hello,
    I have recently been having problems with my 2013 Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon). When I press power, all the dashboard lights turn on. And when I try to shift the car into reverse or drive the car stays on neutral. Can someone please help me figure out what is going on?

    Nancy123
     
    #1 Nancy123, May 25, 2015
  2. Mendel Leisk

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    Maybe something to do with the brake pedal? There's a switch on it, detects if you're pressing the pedal.

    Still, near-new car, phone dealership asap.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, May 25, 2015
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    Where can I find this switch?

    Where can I find this switch?

    Still, near-new car, phone dealership asap.[/QUOTE]
     
    #3 Nancy123, May 25, 2015
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    When you step on the brake pedal, before pushing the power button, does the power button turn green?
     
    #4 rdgrimes, May 25, 2015
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    step on the brake hard, and push the power button. if that doesn't work, step on the brake, and have someone check to see if your brake lights work. if they do, maybe check the 12v battery.
     
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    Does the READY light come on as usual, and does the engine start as usual? Yes to those questions would rule out the brake-switch theory---I think.
     
    #6 CR94, May 25, 2015
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    I second the READY light above, it must be on after you press the POWER button or you are not going anywhere. It will not come on unless the Brake pedal is depressed. Otherwise you go to an Accessory only mode where the MFD and indicator lights come on but the engine is not yet "ready" to go.
     
    #7 rjparker, May 25, 2015
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    It's not the switch, it's the 12v battery. Have the dealer check that first, you might still be under warranty
     
    #8 JC91006, May 25, 2015
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