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coins in cd player and malfunction indicator

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by joshandmar, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. joshandmar

    joshandmar New Member

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    It seems like not an uncommon story of child putting coins in the cd player. However, I am wondering if this could have caused some sort of system failure. When I turned the car on, all the lights turned on, including the big red triangle with the exclamation point, and then the car just shut down. I tried to recharge the battery, but the only thing that happens is the mulfunction indicator lamp comes on. I don't have to take this to the dealer right away, so I am wondering if anyone has any ideas before I spend the money for the tow. Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 joshandmar, Nov 8, 2009
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It's possible that your 12v battery has failed and may need replacement. Did you try jumping the battery with the posts under the hood? Directions are in the owner's manual.
     
    #2 firepa63, Nov 8, 2009
  3. joshandmar

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    Yes, I tried to recharge the 12 volt battery per the manual instructions. Is it common for the battery to fail after 34,000 miles?
     
    #3 joshandmar, Nov 8, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It really depends on how you have treated the battery, like listening to the radio while not in the ready mode, leaving lights on, interior and exterior, after shutdown, etc. It's a very small battery and does not take prolonged loads well when not being charged. So basically, mileage really doesn't come in to play.
     
    #4 firepa63, Nov 9, 2009
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