Why does my Toyota Prius not turn on?
After reconnecting the battery the car would now become ready but only drive a short distance on the electric motor and the gas motor won’t turn over at all. That’s were I am at now. Oh and the display screen has a big message on top that just says problem. So it will drive on the electric but the gas engine does nothing. Any ideas? Thanks again.
What happens when you overfill a Toyota Prius?
When you overfill it, additional oil can get caught up on the crank (which is already pressurized) and flung up into the combustion chamber. This will result in consumption of engine oil as well as reduced economy.
How much does it cost to replace traction battery on Toyota Prius?
Last summer, the traction battery failed on our 2002 Prius; and the replacement would have cost us $3,200-$3,600 (from the Toyota dealer). However, Toyota and our dealer absorbed part of the cost as a goodwill gesture for us buying 3 Toyotas from them; and our out-of-pocket expense was only $850 (which is still a lot of money).
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 happens when the gas engine won’t start?
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). If the ICE is not running, a FAILED-TO-START error code is recorded, and the hybrid computer will not issue further START/RUN commands.
How do you know if your Toyota Prius is in maintenance mode?
The display will not show Ready but will otherwise be lit, the car in park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle in neutral. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle back into park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. You’ll know you’ve done it correctly when on 2001-2009 Prii you see something like this:
What’s the trouble code on a Toyota Prius?
With Gen 2 Prius, the car will not allow the car to restart once the code sets. Toyota engineers decided HV faults were highly dangerous and the car was unsafe to drive. On the Gen 3 Prius, the trouble code is the same (P0AA6) but the car will still ready and drive.
Is it safe to drive a Toyota Prius Gen 3?
Toyota engineers decided HV faults were highly dangerous and the car was unsafe to drive. On the Gen 3 Prius, the trouble code is the same (P0AA6) but the car will still ready and drive. Thus we can interpret that Toyota admits this condition is not that unsafe after all.
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.
What to do if your 2004 Prius loses power?
If the same thing happens, your car may need to be towed and have the battery replaced. Another frequent occurrence with the 2004 Prius is that it will suddenly lose power while it is moving, and all of the warning lights on the dashboard will illuminate, including the Check Engine light.
How do you reset the Check Engine light on a Prius?
Resetting your Prius check engine light can be done through the following methods, which work for 2004-2010 models. This technique follows the steps below to reset your check engine light and fix your car complications: Turn off your car and put the key fob in the ignition. Hold down your car brake and press the power button to turn the car on.
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).