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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by janet1212, Nov 16, 2020.

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  1. janet1212

    janet1212 New Member

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    This morning, I started the Prius. Put it in reverse to drive out of garage. When I put in drive this message came up.
    Batteries will not charge when neutral.
    Tried three times to put Prius in drive by restarting the car but each time this message appears.
    Any ideas what is up?
    Prius is a 2008.
     
    #1 janet1212, Nov 16, 2020
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    Do you have any warning lights? If so reading the error codes will help... Or if you can't easily do that right now try disconnecting the 12v battery for 5 minutes and see if that helps?
     
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  3. Moving Right Along

    Moving Right Along Senior Member

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    Did you have the door open a little? That happened with me when I didn’t fully shut the door, which prevented the car from going into drive. Opened and shut the door firmly, and that took care of it.
     
    #3 Moving Right Along, Nov 16, 2020
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    No door not open. But may not have closed it properly
     
    #4 janet1212, Nov 16, 2020
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    This. This is the notice anytime a door is open while in gear. It's not exactly self-explanatory, unfortunately.
     
    #5 oldtechaa, Nov 16, 2020
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    If the door is not closed properly, is it not therefore open?
     
    #6 dolj, Nov 18, 2020
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