Why does my Toyota Prius not start when I replace the battery?
Old battery died, jumper didn’t work. Lights radio, etc work just no start. Replaced battery, same issue. Any idea before I call dealer? And the Fob doesn’t work either now. It’s battery is good, light comes on when buttons depressed. The brake pedal feels stiff when I depress before pushing start button. Yes it is in Park.
What happens when you change the battery in a Toyota?
Came back the next morning, left overnight in parking lot, and fob worked and car cranked. Nothing different from when it wouldn’t crank and fob wouldn’t except an overnight sleep at the parking lot. Toyota neglected to mention anywhere that changing a battery can cause the software to go nuts.
What does it mean when your car battery won’t start?
Fob basically acts like it is dead. Won’t work door. The battery is good, little light blinks as you push lock/unlock etc. car will go to accessory with lights doors radio wipers etc working. Just will not start. It is a possibility that the new battery isn’t fully charged but only enough to power on the lights.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Camry battery?
Mechanics want to charge over $100 in labor to replace your 12 V battery. I promise, you can do it on your own. I’ll show you how in 10 easy steps. NOTE: a viewer has commented and recommended connecting a backup 12-v battery while you make the switch to avoid error codes that may require an expensive visit to Toyota to fix. Loading…
What to do if your Toyota won’t start?
Battery – If the connections on your battery become corroded, there is no longer a connection to the rest of the car. This can keep you from starting. Clean the posts and try to start the car. Additionally, the battery may be dead. Take a battery tester and test the cranking amps to see if they are weak.
What to do if your car battery won’t crank?
Anyway, if you replace a battery and it won’t crank, let the confused software “recalculate” for an hour or more. It fixed itself. Came back the next morning, left overnight in parking lot, and fob worked and car cranked. Nothing different from when it wouldn’t crank and fob wouldn’t except an overnight sleep at the parking lot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy0RBGP_8hQ
When did Toyota start with push button start?
Most of the Toyota vehicles that have the keyless ignition or Push Button Start had this setup since 2007. This should work on all newer Toyotas with the Push Button start.