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My Prius just freaked out

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mr. B, Jan 11, 2017.

  1. Mr. B

    Mr. B New Member

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    Hi there,

    My Prius has been running great up until now. I started the engine and all the lights on the dashboard and in the car flashed like strobes for about 10 seconds, the engine fluttered and then it shut off. I've tried restarting it a few times and the problem persists. I figured I would start here, any help or suggestions is appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Mr. B, Jan 11, 2017
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    #2 Jmack111, Jan 11, 2017
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    Please provide more information: year of car, miles on odometer, original traction battery?, original 12v auxiliary battery?
     
    #3 xliderider, Jan 11, 2017
  4. Mr. B

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    It's a 2009 with 84k miles with the original batteries.
     
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    Sounds like your 12 volt battery needs to be replaced.
     
    #5 Moving Right Along, Jan 11, 2017
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    I'd tend to agree with this. Some stores that sell batteries will perform a battery check, including a load test, free of charge.
     
    #6 xliderider, Jan 11, 2017
  7. Jmack111

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    There's a battery in the back on the right hand side under the cover how much voltage is on the battery if it's less than 11.75v bad battery

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #7 Jmack111, Jan 11, 2017
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    Seven year old 12v battery...change it. Forget the tests. It will just die at a very inconvenient time and place.
     
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  9. LittleSistyUgler

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    Have just been going thru this as well. The 12v in the rear of the car was the original (2006). Got a new one at a battery shop. It is a bit hinky to install, but there are some good tutorials on YouTube. Or pay $15 to have the battery store guy install it. DON'T go to the dealer. They will so totally soak you.
     
    #9 LittleSistyUgler, Jan 12, 2017
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  10. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    A dead 12v battery would leave the car dark. No SKS. No interior lights. On the third attempt to start I was able to get the car to boot up and drove to the dealer.

    What is the in service date? The warranty may not have expired.
     
    #10 JimN, Jan 13, 2017
  11. Mr. B

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    This is great feedback, thanks everyone. I will check the voltage on battery today and report back.
     
    #11 Mr. B, Jan 17, 2017
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