Why does my Toyota Prius engine not start?
Car battery ceased function following heat wave – required secondary battery replacement. Vehicle was stationary after short drive (1 mile) following 24 hour non operation during high heat (100�+). Attempted to turn car on and engine would not start.
Why does my Prius not shift into drive?
The car still would not shift out of neutral into drive or reverse. I frankly don’t know what I did to eventually make it start since I was by now frustrated but, eventually I was able to put the car in gear and it has run perfectly since then.
Are there any problems with the 2009 Toyota Prius?
See all problems of the 2009 Toyota Prius . Driving on sb hwy 35 at 74mph, master warning light came on and vehicle shut down, no electrical or engine control. Pulled safely to shoulder of road. Car would not restart. Got out of car, locked car, unlocked car (Toyota technician instructions), then car restarted.
What should I do if my Toyota Prius is stalling?
Lean air-fuel mixture. The only way to know what is wrong with your car is to get it diagnosed by a certified technician. Trying to solve something as complex as a car stalling problem may not achieve any results. If your car is stalling, it could cost from $200 to $2500 to fix.
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.
What’s the best way to re-start a Prius?
Step 1: Press and hold the “Start” button. Hold the Start button down with your index finger for at least 45 seconds. Step 2: Restart the car. Start the car normally after the system has rebooted by pushing down on the brake and pressing the Start button again.
Are there any problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?
See all problems of the 2015 Toyota Prius . This car has had 3 new batteries and it has just over 5,000 miles. Today aaa jumped the car and I drove for over an hour to charge up the battery, then I went grocery shopping, came out and the car wouldn’t start. Called aaa they came out and started my car and came home.
Is there a warranty on a 2007 Toyota Prius?
00) after a little bit of research, it appears that a lot of 2007 Prius owners are experiencing the same product failure. I just found out that Toyota has a service bulletin about the problem but does not cover the failure after 60,000 miles, except in a few states, such as California, which made Toyota extend warranty to 150,000 miles. .
How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Prius?
The Toyota dealer I had the car towed to, told me I had a poaa6 code and need to replace a transaxle assembly. (repair costs are over $4000. 00) after a little bit of research, it appears that a lot of 2007 Prius owners are experiencing the same product failure.
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).
Is there a warranty on a Toyota Prius?
BTW, The car is still under the Toyota warranty… Yes, this is a dead battery. No, unfortunately, you probably are not covered by warranty. If you jump start it, do not use a running vehicle. Leave the donor vehicle turned off, or use a jump pack.