2009 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Toyota4, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM.

  1. Toyota4

    Toyota4 New Member

    Joined:
    Today
    1
    0
    0
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    I
    just purchased a 2009 Pruis for our daughter- went to dealership to test drive and it wouldn't go out of accessory mode-
    they thought it was related to the aftermarket remote start as this was the first it had presented with, they had trouble with not being able to unlock the doors to the remote start shut off when they had drove it to the office for us to look at
    they looked it over again, couldn't find a reason and unhooked the 12V battery to try resetting it
    both batteries had been replaced at trade in earlier in the week
    drove it for a test drive and it was great
    they delivered it to us on Friday and after they left it did it again, disconnected the battery and it was fine they said she had to hit the remote start fob
    remote fob is no longer in her possession
    today she was driving it and had a VSC and brake light (circle with ! in it) came on, she pulled over and shut her car off to check what was wrong- went to start it and it was again in accessory mode again
    disconnected the battery again and it was fine
    help- she frustrated and afraid to drive it for fear of being stranded!
     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2020
    13,441
    2,418
    0
    Location:
    Durham NC
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    Base
    Well where is the remote start remote. Apparently needs to be in her possession. Now you have a $3,000 brake job coming up this reason for scanning before purchase . This codes probably been up before they found a way to clear it and sell it boy oh boy. Hopefully you have some kind of warranty something on a 20 year old car or whatever it is now holy moly. This is a great first car when it's been sorted out. Preferably not on your dime