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Can't shut off backup beep.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius92, Aug 8, 2022.

  1. Prius92

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    This was a while ago but wonder why. Tried the non-techy way of doing it using the trip button like I've seen on YT.
    Took it Toyota and they couldn't even turn it off with a tech stream. They told me they've had issues disabling the beep in some Gen 2's.

    Also..why on earth did Toyota even put a backup beeper in these cars? Would make sense if it was on the outside where people can't hear the ICE if it's off..but it's pointless on the inside.
     
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    Find beeper cut wire or post if board mounted.
     
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    There is no option for turning it off. You can only choose between a single beep and continuous beeping.
     
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    How does one switch to single beep?
     
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    That's true with newer Prius. But old Gen2 Prius you can turn them off entirely. Catch is sooner or later you're gonna stop at a red light a little over the limit line and put it in reverse to back up a little and without that beep you may forget to shift back into drive. If you're a leadfooted driver that likes to accelerate quickly you're gonna smash into the vehicle behind you. But if you're a careful driver with a quick reaction time you might get away with it.
     
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    never heard of a trip meter button reverse beep control. carista used to be a popular one
     
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    The Dr Prius app shows "disable reverse beep" option in the Special Features screen.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #8 mr_guy_mann, Aug 8, 2022
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    The Dr Prius feature is bogus. It doesn’t work on many Prius’s.
    When I tried to use it on my 2007, it said, sorry doesn’t work with your model.
     
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    I just found a video showing how that's done. I sure wish I'd known that when we had our Gen 2 Prii.

    From 1972 through 2014 none of my cars had reverse beepers. Somehow I miraculously escaped flooring the accelerator without knowing what gear I was in. At least when that gear was in reverse anyway. LOL!
     
    #10 jerrymildred, Aug 10, 2022
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