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Refurbed battery, now won't start.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Todd98391, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. Todd98391

    Todd98391 New Member

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    Hi guys, I have a 2005 Prius, trouble started with a blown head gasket. Took me forever to fix it, but got it done. Took a while to bleed the air out. After all said and done, the battery crapped out. So I just finished returning the battery, changed out 4 cells, balanced everything, good to go. Installed the battery and now the car won't start. Still getting the triangle of death. Dash lights up like normal. Won't start or go into gear. Tried to put it in maintenance mode, won't run. What did I miss!!! Its been off the road for a year. Thanks!
     
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  2. Tombukt2

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    Reinsert the big orange plug on last step flip down Smartly. Don't know what I speak of You will in a few minutes.
     
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    orange safety plug?
     
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    :) Interlock.jpg
     
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    In the picture above the last stroke the locking down sometimes you need to pull down so smartly it hurts your finger for that last little switch to make the contact that says everything is a okay and go ahead. Seriously.
     
    #5 Tombukt2, Jan 8, 2023
  6. Todd98391

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    Dang, you are the man! Thank you very much!
     
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    You are welcome now enjoy the hale out of your car..
     
    #7 Tombukt2, Jan 10, 2023
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