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2009 Prius not honking when locked by key fob

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mtapu65, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. mtapu65

    mtapu65 New Member

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    I've recently bought a 2009 Prius and I've noted that when I lock it using the the remote key fob, it doesn't make any noise/sound/honk.
    At my first service, I asked the technician to restore this function, but I was told basic models like mine come without this feature.
    It's hard to believe.
    Can anyone who owns a 2009 Prius confirm this?
    Thanks.
     
    #1 mtapu65, Feb 15, 2009
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The base model does not beep. Higher models issue a soft beep when locking. None of them honk (thankfully).

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Feb 15, 2009
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Seriously?!?! I thought all of them have the soft beep.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Feb 15, 2009
  4. David Beale

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    Check the owners manual. I turned that off on mine. Nothing worse than a noisy car!
     
    #4 David Beale, Feb 15, 2009
  5. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I don't have a base model, so I can't test it personally, but that information has been published more than once.

    Tom
     
    #5 qbee42, Feb 16, 2009
  6. jtlytle

    jtlytle Caution: Prius owner

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    What about your headlight? Does it flash when you lock it? Mine do. I preferred the lights than any beeps or horns because I'm deaf.
     
    #6 jtlytle, Feb 16, 2009
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