What to do if your Toyota Prius wont start?
Pulled safely to shoulder of road. Car would not restart. Got out of car, locked car, unlocked car (Toyota technician instructions), then car restarted. Got car off the road, contacted state farm for tow to autonation Toyota south austin. Toyota technician removed a third party telematic device (in-drive) from obd port.
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.
Why does my 2004 Toyota Prius keep stalling?
This could be caused by several different failures in the car’s system. Not every single Prius will stall, but if you have a 2004 model, it may be a common occurrence. If you’re unable to get it started again, then you may need to have it towed.
Why was there a recall on the Toyota Prius?
Nobody wants their car to suddenly stop working. Unfortunately, Toyota recalled around 75,000 of their 2004 Prius cars because of some technical issues that were causing them to stall. This could be caused by several different failures in the car’s system.
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.
What is the TSB number for a Toyota Prius?
Had I known it’s potential, I would have purchased an extended warranty. TSB number: sb-0306-08 rev 2nhtsa number: 10037588tsb date: March 23, 2011date added to file: may 26, 2011 failing component: electrical system:battery summary: Toyota: malfunction light is on with two internal trouble codes.
What kind of training does a Toyota Prius need?
The most recent training that I did was from a group called ATG (automotive training group) and it was on hybrid systems and operation. The manual they gave us was over 400 pages of in depth content that really helped me gain more into the Prius world I live in.
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).
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.
Why does my Prius beep when I open the door?
Beeping Prius are only if you have the Smart Entry & Smart Start option. If you remote lock your doors (either by the fob or by the Smart black buton, but NOT the inside the door button), the Prius will not lock (flash lights, beep if you have Smart) if a door is open. The reason for the specialized battery is location, not just size.
What kind of battery does a Toyota Prius have?
The compartment in the rear is “huge” and a standard sized 12 volt battery which would operate the dome lights for several days would fit easily, and would be much less expensive when replacement was due. I just don’t get these guys.