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RED TRIANGE-Won't Start-Help

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Oxnard, Oct 23, 2010.

  1. Oxnard

    Oxnard New Member

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    2005 w/ Smart Key Failed to start. Lots of lights appearing on dash. Message on display referenced the brake on an incline. Then the red triangle. I don't normally insert the smart key, but after the problem, I inserted the smart key, but it wouldn't come out. After pressing power key and parking several times, it finally came out. I also disabled the auto smart key option. It finally did start. Also, I let the car idle for 2-3 min. and the red triangle came on without warning. Could this be the 12 volt battery?, or something more serious.
     
    #1 Oxnard, Oct 23, 2010
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Yes it can be that the 12v battery needs to be replaced. Is it the original battery?
     
    #2 firepa63, Oct 23, 2010
  3. Oxnard

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    Yes its the original battery. Any suggestions besides going to a Toyota dealer, just to save $$$.
     
    #3 Oxnard, Oct 26, 2010
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    Yes its the original. Is the Toyota dealer the only option for batter replacement?
     
    #4 Oxnard, Oct 26, 2010
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    okiebutnotfrommuskogee Senior Member

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    You can replace it with an Optima (better battery than original). Go to eLearnaid.com for the details. They sell the battery with a kit to adapt it. It fits right in where the original is. They send very good instructions and the job is easy.

    I put one in my 07 a couple months ago.
     
    #5 okiebutnotfrommuskogee, Oct 26, 2010
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