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Cut Rear View Mirror Wire, Now PS Light and No Power Steering

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Derek Lee, May 26, 2017.

  1. Derek Lee

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    Cut Rear View Mirror Wire, Now PS Light and No Power Steering

    Please Help!
     
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    welcome!
    tell us exactly what happen.
     
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    I cut the rear view mirror wires with the car on, and it sparked. Instantly the PS light came on and no power steering. STUPID, I know....
     
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    check the fuse i guess, why did you do that?
     
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    STUPID MOVE. Was wiring Dash Cam
     
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    ah.
     
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    Bentley Manual says there is a 7.5 amp fuse labelled ECU-IG in the driverside junction box that powers the Automatic glare resistant electro-chromatic mirror. Box should be near your left knee when sitting in seat.
     
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    That was it! That fuse was blown and I replaced it and all is normal THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
     
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    How much was the fuse? I have the same thing happen to me and yes I’m stupid I know

    Were all your dash lights going crazy?
     
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    Those are very generally available at any automotive store and shouldn't be more than a few bucks.
     
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    Yep never ever cut a wire with the vehicle running...even in a hybrid. In fact, disconnect the negative battery terminal, first.

    Glad you fixed it!
     
    #11 ColoradoBoo, Dec 8, 2022
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