Prius C 2012 won’t start, check engine light, buzzing of electric engine

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by DutchBlonde, Nov 17, 2018.

  1. DutchBlonde

    DutchBlonde Junior Member

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    Hello all
    Please help
    Prius c 2012 does not want to start.

    Check engine light turns on. A light buzzing as though the electric engine is engaged can be heard. Hard to lock and unlock the car.

    Didn’t forget the lights or anything else running. We did just have our first snow in DC.

    Thanks in advance
     
    #1 DutchBlonde, Nov 17, 2018
  2. dubit

    dubit Senior Member

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    Check the 12v battery.
     
    #2 dubit, Nov 18, 2018
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    agreed, 6 year old battery, colder weather = failure to launch

    the buzzing is probably poor voltage to the brake pump
     
    #3 bisco, Nov 18, 2018
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