What happens if you run out of power on a Prius?
If your Prius runs out of power while it’s driving and it doesn’t have any gas in the tank, the Prius will be unable to fire up the gas engine. It will try three times to engage the gas engine and then it will die immediately, which triggers a fault code.
Why is my Toyota Prius engine not starting?
Note: Overfilling the crankcase will allow motor oil to be sucked into the ICE, which will contaminate the mass airflow sensor and cause the engine to stumble when the START/RUN command is issued. The crankcase holds exactly 3.7 quarts of oil. If you (or the Toyota dealer’s service department) added 4 quarts, this may cause a FAILED-TO-START error.
How does the gas engine work on a Toyota Prius?
Thanks again. The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) is controlled by the hybrid system. When the computer sends a START/RUN command, a sensor checks to verify that the ICE is running after a short delay (less than a second).
What kind of battery does a Prius use?
Rajiv: The 12-v battery in the Prius is tiny. It does not need to run a starter motor as in other cars. The 12-v. battery only boots the computer. The computer then opens a relay to bring the big traction battery on-line, and that battery starts the engine (unless you have the EV switch and you tell the car not to start the engine).
What to do if your Toyota Prius won’t start?
Start the car normally after the system has rebooted by pushing down on the brake and pressing the Start button again. Tip: If you try to restart your Prius and the dashboard lights come on but they are dim and blinking, you may have a problem with your 12V battery.
Why does my 2004 Toyota Prius keep stalling?
This could be caused by several different failures in the car’s system. Not every single Prius will stall, but if you have a 2004 model, it may be a common occurrence. If you’re unable to get it started again, then you may need to have it towed.
What happens if I put my Prius in fail safe mode?
If your Prius is in fail-safe mode, then the electric engine is still running and you’ll be able to pull over and park safely. Tip: Often, the keypad will be locked if it’s inserted into the dashboard holder. Do not force it out. You will be able to remove it after resolving the fail-safe mode.
Finally, your best (and most expensive) option is to take your Prius to a Toyota dealer. They most likely will charge to troubleshoot the problem, but they will usually apply troubleshooting fees as a credit towards any repairs that they perform.
What should the voltage be on a Toyota Prius battery?
The voltage of the battery on your Toyota Prius can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.