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Battery Problem?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Caitlin McDonnell, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM.

  1. Caitlin McDonnell

    Caitlin McDonnell New Member

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    Twice in the last two weeks, I started my Prius and the dashboard lit up but it wouldn’t go into drive or reverse. All the extra lights remained on (check engine etc.) Both times, I tried over and over and it wouldn’t shift. Then walked away for a couple hours, tried again and it worked. It’s different from other times I’ve had battery issues so I’m concerned it might be the hybrid battery starting to go. Is that what happens…or what else could it be? I have many miles on this girl. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Caitlin McDonnell, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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    Does 'READY' come on?
     
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    Get the smaller battery, next to the traction battery checked out first. If that's low, it'll throw a lot of senseless codes.
    If you can buy a friend lunch to remove the battery and take it to any automotive parts store for a free test. I believe that one is in the back passenger side trunk area or under the rear seat.

    Hope this helps...
     
    #3 BiomedO1, Jul 23, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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