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Car not starting after hybrid battery was self repaired

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Felicity, Oct 5, 2020.

  1. Felicity

    Felicity New Member

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    I replaced the hybrid battery in the car now it wont go into ready mode all the lights on the dash comes on but not the engine.
    Did I do something wrong when replacing the hybrid battery? Help needed please.
     
    #1 Felicity, Oct 5, 2020
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    9203B64E-9F19-41FA-81C3-04C7900498E9.jpeg Often people don't have the hv battery orange safety interlock plug pushed in. It is a two step engagement. Watch this

     
    #2 rjparker, Oct 5, 2020
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  3. bisco

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  4. 2k1Toaster

    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    @rjparker got it right. That little disconnect switch is the #1 culprit
     
    #4 2k1Toaster, Oct 5, 2020
  5. Tim Jones

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    So what happened?
     
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