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06 keeps going to neutral

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by larry9901, Aug 5, 2011.

  1. larry9901

    larry9901 Junior Member

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    Hey guys,

    I just received a phone call from my wife stating her prius automatically goes to neutral.

    She mentioned there were not any odd noises. Just that once in drive it automatically goes to neutral.

    The car is now parked in a lot until I go and take a look.

    Has anyone know of or had this issue?

    Car has 60,000 miles and prior to this there has not been any indications of any issues.

    thanks
    larry

    thanks,
    larry
     
    #1 larry9901, Aug 5, 2011
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Hi Larry,

    I suggest that you ask your wife to try holding the shift lever in D, as a workaround. For example, she might hang her purse on the shift lever to keep it in D.

    If that works, then you don't have to arrange to pick her up, etc.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Aug 5, 2011
  3. larry9901

    larry9901 Junior Member

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    I will give her that direction once she is finished with her nightly activities.
    Then what?
    Do you have any links or sources to what may have failed and where and howto fix?
    This is something I would do as I don't like going to the stealership
     
    #3 larry9901, Aug 5, 2011
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    #4 Patrick Wong, Aug 5, 2011
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