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#90 of 112 BRAKE, ABS & VSC lights on dash - Dealer can't figure out!!! by snee16 Aug 07, 2008 (1:34 pm)
I took my (2005 & 35K miles Prius) car in yesterday at 2pm (Phx time). It is now over 24 hours and the Dealer still hasn't figured out the problem. This is a relatively new dealership and I'm guessing their Prius technicians/mechanics aren't very much up to speed. My service person told me that they replaced the low voltage battery and still the dash warning lights are on (all 3- BRAKE, ABS and Vehicle Stability Control). He said they have a call into Toyota. This makes me nervous. Anyone else experience these problems? Should I take to another dealer to service? Thanks! Replies to this message: snee16 (Aug 08, 2008 10:42 am)
#91 of 112 Re: BRAKE, ABS & VSC lights on dash - Dealer can't figure out!!! [snee16] by snee16 Aug 08, 2008 (10:42 am)
Replying to: snee16 (Aug 07, 2008 1:34 pm) They finally figured it out. They replaced the Skid Control Computer Assembly. I was not having any problems stopping or anything so it is a mystery to me what caused the failure of the assembly. Fortunately, the vehicle was still under warranty so this didn't cost me anything.
#92 of 112 Re: Partial failure of display on hot days [jhoodjr] by its_just_me Aug 23, 2008 (9:46 am)
Replying to: jhoodjr (Jul 21, 2008 6:53 pm) I also have a 2004 prius (97,500 miles) and I have the same problem, except temperatures aren't a factor, it just happens randomly. Since I purchased the extended warranty good until 100K miles, I am trying to get as much use out of that as possible--so I took my car into the shop immediately for the display screen problem. They said the screen was faulty and have ordered me a new one--all at no cost to me. [They also found a leaky water pump still under warranty and replaced that at no cost to me.] I asked if the problem with the screen was common, and he said he's seen two others, one a Highlander and one a Prius. So take your car in right away and tell them the screen is defective; hopefully they'll replace it for free regardless of the warranty status. Replies to this message: jhoodjr (Sep 11, 2008 2:42 pm)
#93 of 112 Re: Partial failure of display on hot days [its_just_me] by jhoodjr Sep 11, 2008 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: its_just_me (Aug 23, 2008 9:46 am) Unfortunately my warranty is out but my problem is solved. It turns out the "radio" is the key to the display problem. A new radio was installed ($600) and all was well. Apparently the "radio" unit controls an awful lot of the car's functions.
#94 of 112 Re: 08 Prius Steering wheel lights / controls [scottc3] by krismuhl Dec 24, 2008 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: scottc3 (Dec 28, 2007 3:33 pm) I realize this is about a year old, but I have to agree, they are too dim...I suppose I should have learnd the steering wheel by now, but at night, I can sometimes not see what a button is. I do wonder if anyone has experienced the following: After pressing the power button, the car starts...the screen turns on, I can drive the car, however, there is no information on the dash, none of the "dummy" lights work, with the exception of the passenger air bag lights. the screen does not turn to the camera when I put the car in reverse. Anyone else had this happen? This has happened to me twice...the first time, the car would not even shut off...finally, I decided to try the computer technique and held the Start button for several seconds and, oddly enough, it did turn off and then when I turned it back on, everything was OK. Just recently, I drove 13 hours then the car sat in cold wather for a couple of days. Same thing, only this time, it WOULD shut off. I was driving to a dealer to have them look at it and it all turned on. I had even let the car run for a while to warm up in the cold weather. I asked the service tech about it when I took it in for service and they didn't know...just said to bring it in the next time it happened....well, I was 13 hours away this last time. I'm just worried it is an electrical problem....no matter how cold, that should work.   Thanks! Replies to this message: cslaught23 (Jan 15, 2009 8:55 am) tkddad99 (Jan 16, 2009 10:06 am) tkddad99 (Feb 19, 2009 3:48 pm)
#95 of 112 Re: 08 Prius Steering wheel lights / controls [krismuhl] by cslaught23 Jan 15, 2009 (8:55 am)
Replying to: krismuhl (Dec 24, 2008 2:11 pm) This happened to me today on my '06 Prius. Instrument panel lights didn't come on and I couldn't power off unless I held and pressed the button for about 20 seconds. When I came back from my meeting, it seemed to be fine. This morning it was -6 degrees here and by the time I got out of the meeting it had warmed up to a balmy 10 degrees! This is the first winter I've spent outside of California. Never had a problem before, so I'm assuming it's related to the COLD! Replies to this message: tkddad99 (Jan 16, 2009 10:06 am) tkddad99 (Feb 19, 2009 3:48 pm)
#96 of 112 Re: 08 Prius Steering wheel lights / controls [cslaught23] by tkddad99 Jan 16, 2009 (10:06 am)
Replying to: cslaught23 (Jan 15, 2009 8:55 am) This happens to our 08 intermittently also. We bought ours in April 08 and I would estimate it happens about 10 times or so.   I have the same problem with the instrument panels being off when the car is started. The car runs fine. I just don't know how fast I am going. Occasionally, I would not be able to power it off. The instrument panels will always come back on after 15-25 minutes of driving. I would then have no problem turning off the engine.   I went in to the dealer a couple of times already but both times they couldn't trace the problem with the instrument panel working. I was finally able to show the service manager with the instrument panel not working and the car couldn't be turned off yesterday. I was then told to leave the car and was told that it could take them 2-5 days to try to re-create and debug the problem. I live in Ottawa, Canada and am currently enduring a 5 weeks old bus strike. Since I only have 1 car, I told them I couldn't leave them the car for up to a week unless I get a loaner. No loaner was offered.   I then called Toyota Canada and explained the problem to them. I got a call today from the dealer to go it to have them read the codes from the micro-processors. It took them 10 minutes and the codes were clean. The service manager told me to bring the car in next time the instrument panel is off and they would read the codes to see what happens.   I will update if they find anything.   In my case, I don't think it's related to the cold weather. We had -30C both yesterday morning and this morning and the instrument panel was working fine. Replies to this message: tkddad99 (Feb 19, 2009 3:48 pm)
#97 of 112 Re: 08 Prius Steering wheel lights / controls [tkddad99] by tkddad99 Feb 19, 2009 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: tkddad99 (Jan 16, 2009 10:06 am) The dealer were finally able to read the code with the dashboard off. They then kept the car for 3 days running tests and ended up replacing the combination meter.   We have had the new combination meter for about 1 month and haven't had any problem since.
#98 of 112 instrument panel by circle12 Apr 23, 2009 (11:43 am)
Have a 2007 prius and the instrument lights keep going black. This happens when ive been driving and shut it off.It will run and drive ok but dont know how fast your going. Ive found that if i unhook the white connection on the 12volt batt for a few seconds then put back on, everything is up and running again. It doesnt go black everytime but its getting annoying. Any help would be great Replies to this message: driscooll (Apr 29, 2009 2:08 pm)
#99 of 112 PRIUS cover-up? by maxx124 Apr 26, 2009 (7:10 am)
I have a 2005 prius with 160 K ..Did the dealer find the problem with your prius , I've had this problem happening 5 times or more every week. with no power, or the alarm going off. or it reboots itself . I have to reset the clock at least 10 times a week. I seem to find new ways to get it running ..the latest fix is opening and closing doors. of course the dealership has never heard of prius not starting or no power ..what makes me think is a major defect that toyota dealers are either very stupid or told not to say anything....

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