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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Dodgerfan, Apr 19, 2010.

  1. Dodgerfan

    Dodgerfan New Member

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    I have a 2006 prius. A couple days ago, i turned on the power button, and approx. 10 seconds later the car started beeping four times. It has been happening ever since. Only after I start the car. Can someone help me? Thx.
     
    #1 Dodgerfan, Apr 19, 2010
  2. bisco

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    does it do it every time you start it? is everything else o.k.? runs fine?
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Do you still have the original 12V battery? If so, yours is getting to that age where they often fail.

    Tom
     
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It could also be the battery in your fob. Change that first to see if the beeps go away. It's cheaper than the 12v battery. You can also use your spare fob as a check.
     
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    Fob battery is 1 beep on shutdown.

    (Gen II data; probably unchanged.)
     
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    With the Prius, I always try the least expensive possibility first...
     
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    Thanks to all who replied to my problem. I tried my spare fob yesterday and that wasn't the problem. And I just tested the 12v and the voltage was 12.3, so I'm 99% that is the problem
    My next question: Should I take it to the dealer to replace or can I have a mechanic at Sears do the job? You know how sensitive those Toyota mechanics are. Thanks again.
     
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Given the same data I would be more like about 1% certain (at best) on that conclusion. A 12.3 volt battery measurement does not necessarily indicate a problem.
     
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  11. a_gray_prius

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    +1 on the key fob battery running down. One relevant observation on a car with the smart key system on is that when you leave the car in READY mode, and then take the key out of the car, it will beep 4 times. If the battery is failing, the beeps may suggest that the fob signal may have been interrupted due to a dying battery (no power to transmit).
     
    #11 a_gray_prius, Apr 20, 2010
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    The dealer will just hose you, order the Optima battery with installation kit and have 4-8 years of peace of mind.(also change the fob battery)
     
    #12 ursle, Apr 20, 2010
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