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2005 Prius trouble... HELP!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mrshow555, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. mrshow555

    mrshow555 New Member

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    So I went to my car today as usual and put the key in, and started it but it came up with a bunch of lights on (Brake, the triangle !, airbag, etc...) and wouldn't start. I turned it off and tried again, similar results. Then I tried again and where the D R N B P icons are the squares around them were all blinking. and all times no 0mph was displayed. Now the car won't even turn on, the lights, locks, and horn don't work. Is this just an issue of jumping the battery or a bigger electrical problem??!!
     
    #1 mrshow555, Mar 21, 2010
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    If you haven't replaced the original 12-volt battery yet, that is almost certainly the problem.

    For a 2005, it's time has come for replacement.
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    #2 john1701a, Mar 21, 2010
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    #3 richard schumacher, Mar 21, 2010
  4. mrshow555

    mrshow555 New Member

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    where do I get the $140 one? direct from the dealership service dept?
     
    #4 mrshow555, Mar 21, 2010
  5. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Direct from the Toyota dealer's parts dept. Part # 28800-21170 if your car has Smart Entry / Smart Start.

    Your profile indicates your car is a base model; if you really don't have the Smart system, then you'll need a different battery which has a smaller physical size.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Mar 21, 2010
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