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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by jtuchol, May 29, 2013.

  1. jtuchol

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    have a 05 with 59k on it had keys stolden ( long story) got new set made with mixed results didn't drive car much sitting in garage now only showing 1 bar and red triangle an explanation mark what do we do next? isn't there extended warranty on these?
     
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    Can we assume that it doesn't start?
     
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    no start I am going to see if codes are there and make sure 12v is fully charged too.
     
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    it might just need to be charged. i think you need special toyota charger.
     
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    one bar should be enough to "start" the ICE. Unhook 12V for a moment to clear codes, then make sure 12V is charged, try again. If you are new to Prius, make sure foot on break pedal when you power car on.

    Did anyone mess with the orange plug on the Hybrid battery? if so, make sure it is properly seated, i.e. lever fully pressed straight down after it has been flipped up.

    If none of this works you need to scan the codes with a hybrid aware scanner.

    Lastly, if car has a clear title the Hybrid battery should still be covered under warranty.
     
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    Yep!
     
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    had some paint work done on the car the guy is afraid of these so he pulled the plug, got done and now nothing but I was able to pull a code this is it P0A0D HIGH VOLTAGE INTERLOCK CIRCUT HIGH. don't have a clue what that means. I have a scanner that can read CAN cars came from sears.
     
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    ok, I am at work now I am going to look at that real good with a mirror when I get home. never had this issue before and I have had him do paint touch up work on all of my Priuses before.
     
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    good news! got it going you were right the plug if you look at it there is a smaller plug incorperated in the same plug and when you lock it down the smaller one was not lining up with the plug ( the metal bracket was bent up blocking it) put it back in and started right up! had to disconnect the 12v to clear the red triangle which it worked. now for the second problem, should I strat a nother thread OR just tell problem. my brake lite is on, abs lite on,vcs lite on and the little round red brake thing with the xplanation symbol start new thread?
     
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    I'd say new thread. Before you do, get some codes, otherwise no way to help. Do a search here for "ABS blink codes" and pull the codes from the brake system, and list them.
     
    #11 nh7o, May 31, 2013
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