Prius wont start

The Toyota Prius is a reliable hybrid, but like any complicated machine, prius wont start, something can go wrong at any time. Some of the issues can be diagnosed and fixed at home, while others may require a visit to the mechanic and prius wont start parts. Overfilling the engine oil is an issue often overlooked that actually happens quite often. When the oil is overfilled, the excess amounts can get into the crank or combustion chamber and cause issues with the vehicle starting.

Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs. Prius won't start All, I came back from a vacation of 10 days and tried to start my Prius and it was not starting when I had the key in my pocket as it used to before The automatic doors, windows etc were not responding as well to the remote So I inserted the key physically and it came on with the Malfunction light and then beeped for a few seconds and then that light went away as well I pressed the on off button to turn off the car

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Can it be done at home? The fuel pump could also be the culprit.

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Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs. Dmoney New Member. Car won't start and dash lights keep flashing, but I know it's not the battery!! I put a brand new one in and a battery charger!! And still the dash lights keep flashing and car won't start!! Is there something else besides the battery that might be causing this?? Usually means your hybrid battery is needing attention. Took them about an hour and they were gone.

Prius wont start

Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs. Hi all, I've had my prius for about 2 years, each year as soon as it is getting cold my prius refuses to turn on. I press the start button and all the lights turn on. Last year it would take attempts to turn on it is now take tries. What I've done: I've done a 12volt battery check it's all good , I've checked all the battery cells all good , I've done a tune up, I've replaced the ecm. Any suggestions? JC Senior Member. I took it to autozone and they did a battery check and they said it was good.

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Can a key fob with a bad battery prevent my Prius from starting? A faulty ignition is one of the most common problems. Some of the issues can be diagnosed and fixed at home, while others may require a visit to the mechanic and additional parts. Find the red jump point near the upper left side inside the black fuse box. If you are unsure, get a qualified person to help. RobertK Member. You must log in or sign up to post here. Issues With Security System Your Prius is built with your protection in mind, so extra security is embedded to prevent thieves from stealing your vehicle. Trickle chargers are nice to have, and many new ones have 'smart' technology so they won't overcharge, and you can use it with your other Prius in the same situation in the future. Share This Page. BTW, The car is still under the Toyota warranty All, I came back from a vacation of 10 days and tried to start my Prius and it was not starting when I had the key in my pocket as it used to before In my other cars, this was a sign of a dead battery but since this is my first hybrid I am confused What is the cheapest?

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No, create an account now. Thanks Rajiv. Prius won't start Toyota recommends scheduling service every 5, miles or six months , whichever comes sooner. Can anyone please recommend a place where I can buy a replacement battery and are there any specific recommendations Robert Cohen Google Review. Ignition Problems A faulty ignition is one of the most common problems. If it's to a dealer, sure, get it working and the dealer can deal with it. If the battery does recharge, the future owner can then decide which 'new' battery they want in this Prius, as shown at this site, there are a variety of opinions on the matter. Ignition problems, often caused by defective or incorrectly installed spark plugs, can prevent starting. Heather Cain Junior Member. Four years is about right for these batteries. It does not need to run a starter motor as in other cars. Make doubly sure that you observe polarity red to red, black to black or you will cause damage of an expensive nature. The automatic doors, windows etc were not responding as well to the remote