Why did my Prius stop working?
The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Prius are dead key fob battery, dead high voltage battery, dead 12v battery, clogged fuel filter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system.
Can a Prius battery die while driving?
The car doesn’t let that happen. It starts the engine to charge when deemed necessary. If you have no gas, you can limp for a while until the battery dies at which point I believe it triggers trouble codes and shuts off.
Can you tow a dead Prius?
The basic answer: No, you should never flat-tow a Prius hybrid behind any vehicle, RV or otherwise. As it turns out, when towing a Toyota Prius, the company says you must always keep the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the transmission.
How do I know if my Prius 12v battery is bad?
Signs of a Weak 12-Volt Battery in a Prius
- Failure to start up or no response from the power button when attempting to start.
- Dim interior and exterior lights before starting that then brighten after putting the Prius in “Ready” mode.
- Loss of radio presets when turning on your Prius.
Can you put a Prius in neutral without key?
Premium Member. Classic NHW11 Prius have an override (“shift interlock”) button to move the shifter out of Park and into Neutral if you cannot start the car with the key. It is located in/under the steering column behind a plastic panel.
What do you do if your Prius doesn’t turn on?
The battery cables connected to your Prius, are perhaps not necessarily the most common reason that your Prius isn’t starting. But problematic battery cables are some of the easiest to diagnose and fix. To remedy this issue, you can take the battery poles and give them a thorough look.
How much does it cost to replace a Prius battery?
A key power element in Toyota hybrid powertrains and built to last, the hybrid battery pack in your Toyota Prius is not cheap to replace with prices that can range from $3,000 to $8,000 when you purchase a new battery. Used Toyota hybrid batteries can range from $1,500 to $3,500 to replace.
Where was the Toyota Prius engine shut off without warning?
The vehicle decelerated and lost power. While the vehicle coasted, the engine restarted on its own. The vehicle was driven to Toyota vallejo (201 auto mall parkway, vallejo, CA 94591, 707-552-4545) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated.
Why does my Toyota Prius go into Fail Safe Driving Mode?
Condition described as “hybrid system warning” showing on instrument panel and vehicle going into “fail-safe driving mode”. Called phone number on the notice and was told the problem we had with the car was the condition described in notice, but nothing could be done until it fails again and the diagnostic tests are positive.
Where can I get a Toyota Prius engine repaired?
The vehicle was driven to Toyota vallejo (201 auto mall parkway, vallejo, CA 94591, 707-552-4545) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Is there a recall on a Toyota Prius?
This is the 2nd time this has happened while driving, the first time was in a 2002 Prius. Check hybrid system car shuts off and can not restart, tried system reset per manual but would not clear hybrid. Towed to dealer, dtc code p3004-800, tech said this was the only code, had recall eoe reflash 04-14-2014 ipm extended 15 years.