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I’m having problems with my 2008 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jprius!, Aug 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM.

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  1. jprius!

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    What’s up, everyone? I just wanted to see if I’m the only one with this problem, or if it’s just my car.
    The A/C stopped working a few days ago, in this summer heat. I don’t know if something might be leaking from the car (taking it to the shop in a few days)

    My phone would not connect to make calls, and yesterday the whole multimedia screen went black.

    I disconnected the 12v battery and reconnected it after a min, just to see if it was related to the problem. Started the car and multimedia system was working, back to normal.

    Do yall think it’s a battery related problem?
     
    #1 jprius!, Aug 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM
  2. bisco

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    doesn't sound like it. you can get a free 12v load test at many auto parts stores, how old is it?
    any trouble lights?
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 4, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    Do you have a red triangle or orange lights on the dash My guess will be probably the inverter pump is on the way out
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Aug 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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    ... or the MFD is on the way out - intermittent for now but will get worse as time goes on.

    BTW, it wouldn't hurt to fully charge your 12 V battery and test it with a tester.
     
    #4 dolj, Aug 4, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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