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Ran out of gas --computer locked up

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by timohilo, May 17, 2012.

  1. timohilo

    timohilo New Member

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    2004 Prius ran out of gas and ran out of battery trying to get to gas station. Car sopped with exclamation in triangle and would not turn off . Would go into park. Put gas in but still acted like a frozen pc. Disconnected 12 volt and when 12 volt connected car started and worked normally. Question-- is there any way to reset computer other than cold boot?
     
    #1 timohilo, May 17, 2012
  2. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    I've never run my Prius out of gas and I bought mine new in January 06.

    I've never heard of this locking up business either. How many gallons did you put in? I believe you have to put in at least 3 gallons for it to register.
     
    #2 cwerdna, May 17, 2012
  3. cproaudio

    cproaudio Speedlock Overrider

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    Wrong forum. Just be glad that you didn't damage the HV battery pack.
     
    #3 cproaudio, May 17, 2012
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    1) Don't run out of gas.

    2) Don't try to drive to a gas station if you ignore #1.

    3) After ignoring #2, a 12V disconnect may be the only way to reset. It's not a standard condition.

    4) Please post in the correct forum.

    Tom
     
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  5. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    Running out of gas sets one or more DTCs (P3190, P0A0F). Running the hybrid battery low will set another one, P3000/388. The car will restart with a power cycle on the former, but not the latter. On the latter, the only option is to clear the code with a reader and restart, or do a 12V battery disconnect.
     
    #5 seilerts, May 17, 2012
  6. timohilo

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    Thanks for help.
     
    #6 timohilo, May 17, 2012
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    Our pleasure . . . . no more close calls . . . right?
    running dry is a tough way to say 'hi' to PC folks . . .but welcome to the group!

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    #7 hill, May 17, 2012
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