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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by dan1520, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. dan1520

    dan1520 Junior Member

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    I have a 2005 Prius. I push the start button and when I drop the Joystick into D, The following message comes up. : Caution, Please press P to engage Park. The batteries will not be charged if the transaxle in in neutral" It doesn't do it when the stick is in R, Only gets the message when the stick is pushed to D.

    The indicator next to the speedometer indicates D not the screen still reads as above.

    Any ideas before I bring it to the dealer?

    Thanks
     
    #1 dan1520, Oct 21, 2007
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah.. check to make sure none of your doors (in particular the driver's door) is not opened.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Oct 21, 2007
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dan1520 @ Oct 21 2007, 12:51 PM) [snapback]528476[/snapback]</div>
    I don't understand this sentence. Can you clarify?

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Oct 21, 2007
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    is the little door ajar light in the dashboard on? do the lights stay on when you close the door? if the door is actually closed it could be the door switch.
     
    #4 galaxee, Oct 21, 2007
  5. dan1520

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Oct 21 2007, 12:00 PM) [snapback]528481[/snapback]</div>

    Tried with the door closed and now ok. I didn't realize it hadf that effect. All ok now. Thanks a Lot!!
     
    #5 dan1520, Oct 21, 2007
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