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Prius engine starting on it's own??!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by donaldhall, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. donaldhall

    donaldhall New Member

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    Well I did it, moved Prius out of garage to drive, working on other car when Prius engine starts up runs a bit then stops. LOL
    You should have seen the look on my wife's face, she just kept looking a me for a reason it would do that. We are still learning a lot about the Prius and she thought it may be normal. I started to tell her some high tech lie but decided to fess up and admit I had forgot to push the off button.:D

    P.S. I still cant get used to driving a car that gets over 40 mpg when driving it like a normal car. Prius has been all I have expected and more.
     
    #1 donaldhall, Feb 1, 2011
  2. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Whoops! I misread your post the first time around. [​IMG][​IMG]

    I originally posted this:
    The Prius normally fires up the ICE to warm it up and the catalyst. However, it could potentially shut back down fairly quickly once something reach the proper temp.

    See http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...-discussion/76501-gen3-warming-up-stages.html. If you had something like a ScanGauge, you could monitor the ignition timing and coolant temp.
     
    #2 cwerdna, Feb 1, 2011
  3. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    haha funny
    next time make picture of your face.. priceless
     
    #3 Flying White Dutchman, Feb 1, 2011
  4. twittel

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    What's really funny about your post is that I've done it too. But for me, I'm sitting in the car thinking I've turned it off and try to get out. It's way to shocking when the car starts rolling forward and I can't figure out why? LOL
     
    #4 twittel, Feb 1, 2011
  5. Mark57

    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    LOL, thanks for the smile this morning. I also had a few "close encounters of the Prius kind" when mine was new. Enjoy.
     
    #5 Mark57, Feb 1, 2011
  6. mainerinexile

    mainerinexile No longer in exile!

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    Sounds like the car is still quite new to you and you are already getting over 40 mpg. When the weather warms up and the car is a bit more broken in, you'll be even more pleased when you see your first 60 mpg tank.
     
    #6 mainerinexile, Feb 1, 2011
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