Why are the dash lights not working on my 2005 Prius?

Why are the dash lights not working on my 2005 Prius?

2005 Prius. No dash lights, speedo, won’t shut off. This has been going on for about two years here and there. How it started was that the dash lights all came on and stayed on. We had them shut off twice at the dealer, only to come back on within a couple days. Then it would not shut off randomly as well.

How to fix the dash board on a Prius?

An easy way to fix this is: – Ruthvik Vaila May 27 ’19 at 21:22 1. As soon as you get into the car make sure that door light has come up or else your dash won’t light up for sure, turn off the car immediately!! 2. Now, open the door, turn on the hazards, turn on the lights and a few secs later pump the break a few times.

Why does my Toyota Prius not shut off?

We have found that if we hold the power button down it will eventually shut off. When it will not shut off the car sounds as if it is “revving” and is loud. We have two servicemen that work on our car. They can not get an error code. The have tested the 12v battery, tested all grounds, they even had the dash out.

Why is my speedometer not working on my Prius?

The symptoms point to a failed Combination Meter. Besides the speedometer, it also controls the power off button and the dashboard lights (except the check engine light). Apparently it can also be rebuilt, but I could not find how is this repair done. There are some eBay ads of people who do it for about $150. It may resume working randomly.

When does a 2005 Toyota Prius start up?

The car will start at some time – up to 20 minutes after letting car sit. These events are similar to those that occurred in days prior to the March 29,2005 when the car stalled at 45 mph on a highway in the outer banks of north carolinas and was serviced with what became a recall later for Prius’s.

Are there any problems with the Toyota Prius?

The most recent problems occurred on March 17th and may 1, 2006. We have taken the car to lustine Toyota in woodbridge, va and they have tested the car and say that everything checks out ok and their is no service bulletin from Toyota. They are looking at the car again today.

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.

Why does my Toyota Prius refuse to start?

Occasionally, a Prius will just refuse to start normally. This is the result of some sort of power failure that is preventing the car’s computer from booting. If you find yourself unable to start your Prius, you may just need to reboot the computer, similar to when your computer freezes and you have to power it down and then restart it.