Why is the ready sign not turning on on my Prius?
This is probably the 4th time this has happened, but when I first get into the car this morning, and try to start it (firmly pressed brakes down, waited a second, and pressed the start button), all of the Prius electronics would fire up but the Ready sign would not turn on.
Why does my Prius make a clicking sound when I start it?
Symptom: When you turn the key to start the engine of your Prius, you will hear a clicking sound, which is the sound of a bad starter motor. And if the starter motor does not work with a healthy battery, suspect a malfunction of the starter.
What happens if the alternator on a Prius fails?
An alternator is a generator that produces electricity. If your Prius’s alternator fails, it will not be able to produce electricity and the battery will not be able to charge.
What does the ON / OFF switch mean on a Prius?
It is an On/Off switch to let the power management control ECU know that the driver has depressed the brake pedal. It also turns on the rear brake light and signal to the power management control ECU to disengage cruise control if it is on.
When did the Gen 3 Prius come out?
Discussion in ‘ Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting ‘ started by larryt1026, Jul 31, 2013 . So I have posted this before I believe in my first thread about how I purchased my first Prius.
Why does my car not go into ready mode?
If the power management control ECU did not receive this signal, system will not go into READY even if the power switch is pressed while the brake pedal is depressed and park (P) is selected.
Is the Toyota Prius still under the warranty?
A 2011 Prius with 5 thousand miles is still under the Toyota Bumper to Bumper warranty. You even get free towing to the dealer. Do yourself a favor and let the Dealer solve this issue and put the burden on them and away from yourself