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Prius won't start, lights not on

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by AClon, Jun 30, 2019.

  1. AClon

    AClon New Member

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    I went to start my 2005 Prius, and all the lights in the car flashed on for a moment then died. I can't start my car, no dome lights came on. I was able to jump it easily and drive fine, but once I turned my car off it won't turn back on again. I assume the 12v battery is dead, but the lights flashing on for a moment and then shutting off has me worried it was some sort of fuse or something else. Any thoughts?
     
    #1 AClon, Jun 30, 2019
  2. Skibob

    Skibob Senior Member

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    If you could jump it you probably have a dead battery. There is a fuseable link in the positive battery terminal though. After you start the car check the voltage at the battery terminals and let us know what it is.
     
    #2 Skibob, Jul 1, 2019
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