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Unfamiliar warning light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by kgagne, Sep 7, 2014.

  1. kgagne

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    I left the trunk of my 2007 Prius open long enough for the light to drain the battery. Once I jumped it, I was able to drive the 100 miles home, even though the red triangle warning light was on. Now when I turn the car on, there's a light I've never seen before, as seen in the attached image. Can anyone help me diagnose this error?
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    #1 kgagne, Sep 7, 2014
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    There are a number of causes for that light to appear. It is necessary to get the codes read to be sure. However, if there are 12V problems such as you experienced, do charge 12V battery fully with a small battery charger. A trip of 100 miles will not charge it completely.

    Unfortunately, the tales of Prius' having problems due to incorrect jump procedure is common enough here. Not saying this is the case, but more info is needed.
     
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    Maybe it was a charging issue, as you suggest — for after running a few more errands, the light seems to have gone away (for now?).
     
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    If you tried to start with a low 12V battery, any number of false, transient error conditions can be generated as the computers fail to boot up properly. Hopefully you are good. Still, put a charger on the 12V.
     
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    if your 12v is original, you should probably replace it prophylactically.
     
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    Is that a fancy way of saying "right this second"? :rolleyes:
     
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    No, he's being Bisco
     
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    just bisco being bisco man.
     
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    I really wanted to make a condom joke but couldn't come up with a good one.
     
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    how so?
     
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    Before condom came into use in general conversation (along with many other words that used to be taboo), prophylactic was the polite way to say it:

    Prophylactic - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
    Medical : something that is designed to prevent the spread of disease or infection
    Full Definition of PROPHYLACTIC:
    something prophylactic; especially : a device and especially a condom for preventing venereal infection or conception
     
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    I think bisco is prophylactically funny
     
    #12 JC91006, Sep 8, 2014
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