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#722 of 752 Re: 2002 prius glitch? [jimb1300] by dmathews3 Jul 11, 2006 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: jimb1300 (Jul 11, 2006 1:43 pm) or if slaming the hood to close it is jarring some loose wire so it works again.
#723 of 752 Re: 2002 prius glitch? [jimb1300] by gagrice Jul 11, 2006 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: jimb1300 (Jul 11, 2006 1:45 pm) He said they would do it for $40.00, but I would have to leave the car I take it your regular warranty has expired? Do they give you a printout of the OBD codes for that $40? I can see so much room for screwing the customer with these cars with extended warranty mandated by the EPA & CARB. "You have a bad kwefladiddly module and that is not covered, $3000 please". Good luck sounds like you will need it. Let us know how it all turns out.
#724 of 752 2001 Prius glitch by tonyfo Jul 18, 2006 (5:56 pm)
6 times in the last 2 years I have had the same problem with my 2001 Prius. After a short drive of 1 or 2 miles, I turn the engine off. A little while later, when I try to start the car, an exclamation point inside a triangle, and also the check engine light appears on the display. The car will only run on the hybrid battery, so I can only go about one mile at a very slow speed, then I have to park the car, as the battery is virtually dead. After a 2 or 3 hour rest, the car is perfectly fine and runs as it should. The dealership and auto repair shops can find nothing wrong. By the time I get the car to the dealer, it is back to normal. I thought it might be overheating, but that's not it. Any ideas, anyone? Replies to this message: bough (Jul 23, 2006 2:26 pm)
#725 of 752 Re: 2001 Prius glitch [tonyfo] by bough Jul 23, 2006 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: tonyfo (Jul 18, 2006 5:56 pm) I'm on my 3rd trip to the dealer after similar experience: buzzer, warning light, and 1-2 miles left on the road. The dealer said the computer noted an inverter system malfunction. They replaced the problem part. It took a week for the warning (exclamation mark) to come on again... Before the part came the dealer said thre would be no problem driving, but again after 4 days the warning lights came on again. How many trips to the dealer before the lemon law kicks in?
#727 of 752 car starts by itself by seroq Jul 30, 2006 (7:37 pm)
My 2006 Prius starts by itself when I am out of the car. Has this happened to anyone else? This has happened three times. Replies to this message: seeko (Jul 31, 2006 3:57 pm) user777 (Jul 31, 2006 4:22 pm) seeko (Jul 31, 2006 4:55 pm) and 8 more... stevedebi (Aug 22, 2006 12:15 pm)
#728 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [seroq] by seeko Jul 31, 2006 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: seroq (Jul 30, 2006 7:37 pm) hi there. i have a 06 also. how does your car start by itself? do you or have you done something to it out of the oridinary? what does the dealer say that you bought it from? this is very odd . dont exactly know how to solve this one!i will ask some of my prius friends and see if anybody can be of any help? pete Replies to this message: user777 (Jul 31, 2006 4:22 pm) seeko (Jul 31, 2006 4:55 pm) user777 (Aug 01, 2006 8:54 am) and 7 more...
#729 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [seeko] by user777 Jul 31, 2006 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: seeko (Jul 31, 2006 3:57 pm) could you explain how you normally start a prius? is there a "start" button as there is in a lexus? if so - maybe the switch is bad or there is an electrical cabling problem. if the car can be started with a FOB, maybe some localized interference from a HAM Radio operator, a commerical radio, a nearby power line, another FOB on the same frequency. Replies to this message: seeko (Jul 31, 2006 4:55 pm) user777 (Aug 01, 2006 8:54 am) rmcmcmc (Aug 04, 2006 5:10 pm) and 6 more...
#730 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [user777] by seeko Jul 31, 2006 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: user777 (Jul 31, 2006 4:22 pm) hi there. here is how i start mine.put foot on brake pedal and then push the start button in about less than a second the instrument panel confirms that all systems are go and thats basically it.then choose forward or reverse and your good to go. oh yes fasten the seat belt also,be safe. very basic and simple. see ya pete Replies to this message: user777 (Aug 01, 2006 8:54 am) rmcmcmc (Aug 04, 2006 5:10 pm) seeko (Aug 08, 2006 5:14 pm) and 5 more...
#731 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [seeko] by user777 Aug 01, 2006 (8:54 am)
Replying to: seeko (Jul 31, 2006 4:55 pm) i believe putting your foot on the brake would be a safety interlock which is necessary to start the car. i was thinking if this wasn't necessary, maybe a child with a FOB is activating, or perhaps the FOB in your pocket. if you do need to depress brake in order for pushing start to be honored, then i'd say either another person is entering your car and starting it to cause your sanity to be called into question, or there is some computer mis-programming, or there is some emi (electro-magnetic interference) being generated from some local source that is impinging on the electronics of your car causing it to think a person is following the steps to start the car. then again, perhaps your vehicle is possessed. Replies to this message: rmcmcmc (Aug 04, 2006 5:10 pm) seeko (Aug 08, 2006 5:14 pm) rmcmcmc (Aug 09, 2006 9:55 am) and 4 more...