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And The BEEPS Go On !!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by NYPrius1, Feb 9, 2009.

  1. NYPrius1

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    Two weeks ago I posted that I was getting a beep or two when shifting into park.

    A Few people suggested a few things is your seat belt on, is your foot firmly on the brake etc.

    Last week I was paying attention each time I put the car in park BUT the beeps did not happen.

    Today, I went food shopping and put the car in park and heard a few beeps. I thought to myself " did you have your foot firmly on the brake when shifting?? I was not sure, So I put the car back in drive and than park and heard a burst of short beeps ( about 10 ) I checked and no error lights were on...... So I shut the car and went into the store.

    On the trip home I put the car in drive, drove a few feet than stopped and put the car in park ( a short beep ) Than while in park I put my foot back on the brake and held firmly down and get a burst of 5 short beeps.

    So When I got home I called the Toyota Dealer explained it to the service Dept. they were stumped. So we are set up WED for a Service call. I will report back as to the results.
     
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    A failed or misadjusted brake position switch, perhaps. If it is consistent it should be easy for them to diagnose.
     
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    Went to dealer today. We could not get the car to beep. ( As I said in my last posting it went a week with no beeps and than I got the burst of 5 and 6 beeps).
    The computer showed no problems and everything is working ok.

    So, we shall see if anything else develops.
     
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