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  1. Guangdew
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    Will the Prius stop to avoid a collision?

    I think the Prius (2023 LE) will stop when getting very close to an object, I tried it, the car did not stop. I placed the trash can in front,...
    Thread by: Guangdew, Aug 25, 2023, 33 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion
  2. J Kyte
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    Repeated rusting rotors--rear brakes not engaging for weeks (months?)

    I have a recurring problem on my 2016: rear brake rotors rusting to the point of becoming pitted and destroying pads. As I understand, it's...
    Thread by: J Kyte, Jul 4, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  3. HMS
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    2005 Prius Hybrid System and Brake Issues?

    I've got a used 2005 Prius with ~215,000 miles. A couple days ago I was driving down the highway and the red master warning light came on, along...
    Thread by: HMS, Jul 3, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  4. bill02888
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    2005 Prius is slowing down faster than it used to

    Hi folks, The other day I had to make a 3-point turn on a narrow street. Ever since then my Prius feels like it's slowing down more quickly than...
    Thread by: bill02888, Jun 24, 2023, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  5. slfare
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    Tapping/clicking noise when braking.

    My 2014 Prius is making a tapping/clicking noise when braking. I can notice this when stopping at a stop sign with the windows down and the...
    Thread by: slfare, Jun 23, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  6. tannerest56
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    Actuator pump going out?

    I bought a used 2008 Prius a year ago. It has always had an annoying buzz noise that sounds like the brake actuator that would go off frequently...
    Thread by: tannerest56, May 22, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  7. bizpm
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    High pitched whine and warning lights

    My daughter, a young driver, is currently in rural Maine with her 2004 Prius--with 160K miles. It went to the shop last week, before heading out...
    Thread by: bizpm, May 18, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  8. e_bran_s3
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    ABS, VSC, (!), BRAKE Lights, Help Please!

    Good morning. I'm a first time poster, but occasional lurker on the forum. Recently my ABS, VSC, (!), and Brake lights all started coming on when...
    Thread by: e_bran_s3, Apr 28, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  9. kamrul
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    ABS, Brake and Traction lights on with codes C1252, C1253, C1256, C1365

    I suddenly got several lights with the alarm beeping in my Gen 3 Prius while it was running nice and slow down a lane. Along with that, the brakes...
    Thread by: kamrul, Apr 18, 2023, 28 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  10. Atif Siddiqui
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    2012 priusV , Brake, traction and ABS light keeps coming back!

    The three lights BRAKE, TRACTION and ABS light keeps coming back. Goes away on its own but comes back, front braking impacted. OBD2 scanner does...
    Thread by: Atif Siddiqui, Apr 2, 2023, 24 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  11. C-in-DC
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    Master cylinder Replacement

    An independent mechanic swindled me on a brake master cylinder replacement in 2020. He charged for full replacement but only replaced the booster...
    Thread by: C-in-DC, Feb 14, 2023, 29 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  12. everythingjdm1234
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    Brake problems

    So I had a prius V at my shop which had a bad brake light switch, I did not have the part on hand so I took the part from my 2012 prius. The part...
    Thread by: everythingjdm1234, Jan 23, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  13. Jeff Martin
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    Brake / ((!)) / ABS / VSC Strikes Again

    This is a brief saga; hoping it helps someone or maybe responses will teach me more. We had this happen twice to us this year - Brake / ((!)) /...
    Thread by: Jeff Martin, Jan 2, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  14. Eric Oines
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    Parking Brake stuck engaged.

    2012 v 5 - Just bought it 3 days ago. We also own a 2007 Base Prius and a 98 Camry. I found that the snow tires from the Camry are a perfect fit...
    Thread by: Eric Oines, Dec 8, 2022, 16 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  15. FarmFinds
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    Help Diagnosing ABS Problem (ECB, ABS, VSC lights)

    I need help diagnosing the brake problem on my daughter's 2004 model. I've read through quite a few chat threads, but wanted to run the situation...
    Thread by: FarmFinds, Nov 21, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  16. Lonk21
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    C1242, C1A50 in 2021 Prius after installing Aftermarket Alarm

    Hi everyone, after learning so much from this forum for the last few months, I finally have a question of my own that doesn't seem to have a clear...
    Thread by: Lonk21, Nov 8, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  17. Scott k
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    Constant beep even while off after pop sound from rear brake

    So I had to replace my front rotors. Did that. Then bled all for brakes. After driving a little while with not normal feeling brakes, i had to...
    Thread by: Scott k, Sep 21, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  18. PatrickPrius
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    Brake squeal after rotor and pad change

    Took my 2011 Prius for a pad and rotor change to my local mechanic. I told them to disconnect the 12v battery but they were adamant they could do...
    Thread by: PatrickPrius, Sep 19, 2022, 15 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  19. Stephanie Parsons
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    ABS, brake, (!) and VSC Lights On

    The lights for brake, ABS, (!) and VSC light. I've check my 12V bolt (charged at 12V), I've topped all my fluids and I tried using a paperclip in...
    Thread by: Stephanie Parsons, Aug 19, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  20. RustOrBust
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    E Brake Cable Fun (the wholesome kind)

    Good Evening Ladies and Mogwai, Hailing from the great state of Maine (where we salt the roads heavily enough that when it snows the lobsters can...
    Thread by: RustOrBust, Aug 13, 2022, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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