Long beep when opening the rear hatch

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by mannymendez25, Oct 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM.

  1. mannymendez25

    mannymendez25 Member

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    I have noticed recently that there is a long beep when opening up the rear hatch. It doesn't happen all the time. When opening the hatch, I typically get a beep, beep-beep. Sometimes, I get a beep, beeeeeeeeeeeep.

    I can't replicate it but it typically happens when I am getting out of the drivers seat and press the hatch button on the dashboard.

    Has anyone experiences this? What does that extra-long beep mean?
     
  2. RandyPete

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    On the front door, two beeps means door was just unlocked. One beep means door was just locked.
     
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    Are these beeps coming from inside or outside the car?

    edit: I just perused the manual. Do you have a power 'back door'? Could have something to do with that.
    If so, you'll have to read the manual, I can't figure it out, and I'm not getting the power option so there's no need. :)
     
    #3 VelvetFoot, Oct 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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  4. RandyPete

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    Its complicated ! If you have power back door it gets even more complicated. I suggest you get your owners manual out, or a pdf copy of it, and figure out your particular situation.
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    #4 RandyPete, Oct 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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    oops. Do you have a gen 5 prius or a 2020 prius implied by your signature/profile. If 2020 prius, try posting to the 2020 prius group. Good luck.
     
    #5 RandyPete, Oct 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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