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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by shadow4478, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. shadow4478

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    The blinkers work
    We have 12v at battery
    12v at front fuse box
    Checked ground at batter and tightened everything.

    Installed new batter and it still won’t start.
    The only lights I get is the illuminated green start key, brake lights work, emergency flashers come on at the hash when we test them. But the vehicle won’t show anything on the dash ???
     
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    what is the voltage at the front jump point?
     
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    Perhaps a blown fuse?

    Answered in the original post.
     
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    that was the old battery
     
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    Right! I think I see where you're going. Possibly a loose connection at the battery when putting in the new one. Possible, but it reads like @shadow4478 was pretty thorough. It's worth checking, though.
     
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    12v's is pretty weak, no matter the batteries age
     
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    Yeah the voltage at front terminal is same as rear about 12.8, the vehicle is my fathers so he purchased the new battery same issue with both.
    The ground is super clean and very tight.
    I load tested both batteries today both are fine...
    the four way flashers come on
    Driving lights turn on.
    No dash lights at all except the four way flashers
    When you step on the brake and push power you can hear a low rumble (maybe brake test it’s a normal sound you always hear)

    also jumper cables at front terminal will not power the dash
     
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    May have to go to dealer
    Got dark to fast and doing this at -14 degrees really sucks.
     
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    Please reply back with information on the fix
     
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    Probably the AM2 fuse(s) is(are) blown.
     
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    Update: ended up being the Ignition push button switch. Replaced with a new one, no issues since.
    Thanks everyone !!! :)
     
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    Thanks for the update.
    It really helps everyone when we can see the resolution.