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Can brake light switch cause red triangle ️

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Makbelvin, Mar 19, 2022.

  1. Makbelvin

    Makbelvin New Member

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    Dropped at toyota dealership to check out intermittent red triangle was told cause is brake light switch wich cost $670 but just doesn't sound right could one cause the other I have no issues with brake or brake light?
     
    #1 Makbelvin, Mar 19, 2022
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    I would think almost anything could cause a red triangle system detecting any codes or BS could set a red tri.. wen you see red tri dealer sposed to scan car to find problem . I think that’s why you not sposed to see red tri and replace hybrid battery . Could be a switch out . Or some other component. Shoot I’d take my spare cars switch out for 650 ..
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Mar 19, 2022
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    Did they tell you what the trouble code(s) was/were? If not, they should tell you, if you contact them and ask.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Mar 20, 2022
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    regardless, even if you need a new switch, shop around, that sounds horrible
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 20, 2022
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