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Ignition Honk

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by MarkDeBo, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. MarkDeBo

    MarkDeBo Junior Member

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    I purchased my v in April and it has a single honk when I start the ignition. This always causes folks to turn around and look at me and creates a false sense of urgency for my wife if I'm waiting in the car for her.
    I know several other v owners who's cars DO NOT honk upon starting the ignition. My dealer tells me it cannot be disabled. Has anyone else encountered this?
     
    #1 MarkDeBo, Jan 9, 2013
  2. Air_Boss

    Air_Boss Senior Member

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    Nope. Sounds like you got a honker, though...
     
    #2 Air_Boss, Jan 9, 2013
  3. Rich Baril

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    I am honkless on start up. Sounds like your dealer is feeding you a line.
     
    #3 Rich Baril, Jan 9, 2013
  4. Hankth

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    There's no way that is normal. I'd go to the dealer and demonstrate that to someone in the service dept. Good luck.
     
    #4 Hankth, Jan 10, 2013
  5. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Ask the service manager to start a demo car for you to prove it is normal.
     
    #5 mikefocke, Jan 10, 2013
  6. Cristino

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    Mine doesn't honk. Maybe it has an aftermarket alarm installed that does the honking as some kind of confirmation?
     
    #6 Cristino, Jan 10, 2013
  7. MarkDeBo

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    Great idea. Thanks.
     
    #7 MarkDeBo, Jan 11, 2013
  8. SloMo

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    Yes I have the same issue with my 2016 previous V. The 1st 4 weeks of owning this vehicle in March of 2020 it did not do this, but it has been doing it now for about a week. Is this a problem or something I have to live with?
     
    #8 SloMo, Apr 30, 2020
  9. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    No way Jose. I wonder if there is an extra wire connected to one of the horns.
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    #9 rjparker, May 1, 2020
  10. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Unless the California has passed yet another zany new law - OR - there are dealers out there hacking into the electronics with remote start systems or some kind of catalytic converter alarm systems.....I'm thinking that Priuses are supposed to start without being honked up.

    Haven't heard of such a thing down here in flyover country.
     
    #10 ETC(SS), May 1, 2020
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