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Red Triangle with exclaimation point and LCD says "PROBLEM"

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by jetsfan_00, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. jetsfan_00

    jetsfan_00 Junior Member

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    The triangle comes on momentary for the past week. It first occurred when I turned right at 20 mph. The next time was during a sweeping left turn. Off and on with turns left and right. the last few times it was longer in different situations and I could read the LCD display where is said "PROBLEM".
    The local dealer said check brake fluid and open and close all doors. Since it is more frequent I called my mechanic and he thinks it could be door sensors that have built up junk. Anyone have similar senario and a fix. The dealership does not think it is a safety issue and without any lights on their analyzer could not pull any codes.

    Can anyone offer some things to look for.

    I have changed all fluids regularily and the car battery in 2010 (not hybrid battery). 2005 package 2 with 190000 miles.
     
  2. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Have you checked your oil level?
     
  3. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    It's every Hybrid owners biggest fear. Oh no wait that is something else. Not sure but perhaps the owners Manuel may help.
     
  4. nh7o

    nh7o Off grid since 1980

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    +1 on the oil level check.