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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mino54, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. mino54

    mino54 junior member

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    i need help
    I did oil change was idling my pryus with the key in my pocket,my wife got into the car and drove off (THE KEY WAS IN MY POCKET).
    is it normal for the pryus once its started to keep running or been driven away without the key in range?
    how do i fix this?

    mino54
     
    #1 mino54, Nov 17, 2008
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    This is normal. You don't fix it. Once started, the Prius (SKS models) can be driven until shut off. After that it won't restart without the key.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Nov 17, 2008
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Wait: you were changing the oil *with the car ON*? If so then you have much bigger problems.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Nov 18, 2008
  4. EZW1

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    Yes, with the car on, the ICE could start at any time. If is starts while you've got all the oil drained.....
     
    #4 EZW1, Nov 18, 2008
  5. Mr Incredible

    Mr Incredible Chance favors the prepared mind.

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    I'd say better communication with Wife would help.

    Perhaps a cover or tape over the steering wheel that indicates a Maintenance downtime interval is in play.

    Perhaps a traffic cone in the seat would be a hint.

    Or, some other indication not to take the car.
     
    #5 Mr Incredible, Nov 21, 2008
  6. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    I'm going to make a wild guess that the OP had started the Prius after filling it with oil, so that he could check the oil level.

    Otherwise, wouldn't she have noticed his legs sticking out from under the car? :D
     
    #6 Rae Vynn, Nov 21, 2008
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    Doooh!!!! its spelled "P R I U S"
     
    #7 KK6PD, Nov 21, 2008
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