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#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...
#732 of 752 Re: car starts by itself by rmcmcmc Aug 04, 2006 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: user777 (Aug 01, 2006 8:54 am) I'm new to this site... I have a 2004 prius -- mine has had intermitten glitches and it has been starting by itself for over two years and it gets pretty upsetting when I have been out of the vehicle for hours and it is on when I return. At times the windows will roll down on their own and that really "sucks" when it happens during a rain storm or in the winter. I can't take my notebook into the car unless it is completely powered off or the car may not start. At times, I can't get the doors open with the automatic entry on my person if I have a cell phone on my person and have to use the key. At times the pushbutton won't start and at times it looks as if it is started but it won't shift into gear. I had so many problems within the warranty period that the dealer told me that Toyota (national) had authorized them to start charging me for warranty work -- I switched dealers at the time that the warranty ran out. If all the little glitches weren't bad enought --- 25 mpg in town and up to 38 / 39 on the highway is about as good as it gets. I wish that I could trust the fuel guage but that's another story. I still love the way it drives on the road - but it is a real lemon. Simply - I have been way more disappointed than pleased with the vehicle. I have had lots of suggestions from other prius owners - yet nothing has paid off. Replies to this message: seeko (Aug 08, 2006 5:14 pm) rmcmcmc (Aug 09, 2006 9:55 am) dmathews3 (Aug 09, 2006 1:45 pm) and 3 more...
#733 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [rmcmcmc] by seeko Aug 08, 2006 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: rmcmcmc (Aug 04, 2006 5:10 pm) hi there. may i make a suggestion? if you don't like your prius and are not having any good luck with it someone will buy it real quick. they are selling very fast and IF its in good shape and has been treated well then you shouldn't have any problem trying to sell it. to bad it doesn't get along with you because i think they are very fine cars. take care and good luck to you. pete Replies to this message: rmcmcmc (Aug 09, 2006 9:55 am) dmathews3 (Aug 09, 2006 1:45 pm) user777 (Aug 09, 2006 5:04 pm) and 2 more...
#734 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [seeko] by rmcmcmc Aug 09, 2006 (9:55 am)
Replying to: seeko (Aug 08, 2006 5:14 pm) Thanks Pete - I have thought about selling it - yet I pretty much hate to give the problems away to an unsuspecting buyer - such as would happen with a trade in if there wasn't disclosuree. Have a good one... Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Aug 09, 2006 1:45 pm) user777 (Aug 09, 2006 5:04 pm) gagrice (Aug 09, 2006 5:53 pm) and 1 more...
#735 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [rmcmcmc] by dmathews3 Aug 09, 2006 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: rmcmcmc (Aug 09, 2006 9:55 am) Why not? Toyota didn't have any problem giving them to you. Replies to this message: user777 (Aug 09, 2006 5:04 pm) gagrice (Aug 09, 2006 5:53 pm) user777 (Aug 10, 2006 12:41 am)
#736 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [dmathews3] by user777 Aug 09, 2006 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Aug 09, 2006 1:45 pm) ethics? integrity? honesty? sense of fair play? Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 09, 2006 5:53 pm) user777 (Aug 10, 2006 12:41 am)
#737 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [user777] by gagrice Aug 09, 2006 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: user777 (Aug 09, 2006 5:04 pm) Myself I would rather dump a car with defects on the dealer. Most cars it is easy for them to find the defects and fix them. That is not the case with these "GHOST" problems associated with the hybrids. So you know the dealer will cover his behind and let the customer pay the price. I agree with user777 it would be hard for me to dump that kind of problem on some poor unsuspecting soul. If you follow these threads as I have. You will remember several such cases where folks bought a used Prius only to find out it had expensive problems to repair. Replies to this message: user777 (Aug 10, 2006 12:41 am)
#738 of 752 Re: car starts by itself [gagrice] by user777 Aug 10, 2006 (12:41 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 09, 2006 5:53 pm) agreed. i believe in full disclosure. i don't believe in leaving it up to someone else to discover an issue which needs resolution. when selling vehicles used, i like to price it according to condition, and i will get an estimate as to how much it is to get something fixed, and then let the purchaser decide if he/she wants that amount taken off the otherwise BB/NADA value. by disclosing, i'm also allowing them to confirm something with their mechanic. as for "ghostly" issues involving high-tech - i honestly don't know what i could do... sure i'd like to "dump" it on a dealer rather than on a parent looking to buy a reliable vehicle for a son or daughter, or a single parent, or someone just out of school with shallow pockets and lots of loan debt, since there's probably gonna be some serious time, effort and expense resolving those sorts of things. last vehicle i sold had a serious issue and i discussed it with two mechanics, selling it to one of the mechanics that was willing to take on a project. i'd rather take a loss and feel good about what i did. i'd hate to be on the receiving side of an issue like that.
#739 of 752 Re: Prius center console problems 61,000 miles [rakers] by carpian Aug 13, 2006 (7:20 am)
Replying to: rakers (Feb 02, 2006 5:07 am) Any further news on this one from anybody? Same thing just happened to my 2004 Prius at 42,000 miles. Replies to this message: trilliumg (Aug 13, 2006 6:11 pm)