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Charge port light not coming on

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by sailnavy, Aug 23, 2016.

  1. sailnavy

    sailnavy Junior Member

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    I have a 2012 Prius Plug In, and noticed that the light near the charge port wasn't turning on. The car is charging. If I go press the Start button, the display shows the car taking a charge. I thought maybe it was the cord, but went to a public 220v 40amp charger and had the same thing happen. The car charges, but the light doesn't come on.

    I've also started having some issues with the Entune app getting Remote Climate to turn on, and the battery status to refresh.

    From the forums I've tried disconnecting the plug, and disconnecting the 12v battery negative terminal to reset the computers. I pulled the little rubber gasket. I didn't hold down the latch button when connecting the charger cable. I'm at a loss.

    Anybody have any hints?
     
  2. bisco

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    check your 12v health. if it was just the light, i'd say the bulb burned out.
     
  3. sailnavy

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    12v battery was holding at 12.5v when it was loaded, and 13.6v when it was plugged in. Perhaps it did just burn out. I assumed it would be an LED.

    Anybody know if it pops out, or if I need to go in through the trunk?
     
  4. bisco

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    check the 12v stone cold.
     
  5. sailnavy

    sailnavy Junior Member

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    I keep the air conditioner set pretty aggressively.

    The manual says it could be a charging system issue, so appointment made. I'll go confuse the service center. Thanks bisco.
     
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    please let us know how you make out, all the best!(y)
     
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    Nearly three years later, that's why it's not good to spend much time writing a skillfully crafted reply. I'm gonna start writing more like @bisco. How many miles on her? Check the 12v.
     
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    si!(y)
     
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