prius strange behavior

See how a second generation prius can behave in a very strange way.
E.g. dash lights go on while the car running and it is put into gear, restarting it clears some of the lights. The red triangle (MIL) light is always on but sometimes it is not on (not seen here). Have tried 2 other skid control ECU's but get the same results.

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  • @egn83b
    @egn83b6 жыл бұрын

    Any time your aux battery falls below 14 volts the hybrid system is suspect its the life blood of the car. Switching modules requires the computer to be reflashed if it was coded to that car.

  • @dannytrujillo1566
    @dannytrujillo15668 жыл бұрын

    im having the same issues the screen on my prius does not show the consumption screen where the hybrid and gas split?

  • @zc3721
    @zc37214 жыл бұрын

    the same issue here, may I ask how you fixed it? thank you

  • @liudu5435
    @liudu54356 жыл бұрын

    SO HOW DID YOU FIX IT?I HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

  • @thibautsoufflet44
    @thibautsoufflet443 жыл бұрын

    Take an OBD2 reader and Torque App. This can be : - hybrid battery cells - hybrid battery ECU - failure on hybrid battery harness - hybrid battery current sensor failing Also check humidity in the trunk (right and left sides). Check the inverter coolant level and if it moves when power is on.

  • @triple_gem_shining

    @triple_gem_shining

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @jlewsd
    @jlewsd5 жыл бұрын

    You have the "Red Triangle Middle-Finger of Death" on your multi-information display (MID).

  • @veasnavan7315
    @veasnavan73157 жыл бұрын

    I kept car no running 6 days, I met the same thing like this. but what exactly problem???

  • @mlt1082
    @mlt10822 жыл бұрын

    I jus had the same problem, I noticed the charge on the battery screen showed it low and grey stripes, after driving in for a few miles, the battery stripes came back to green and warning triangle light wasn’t there anymore, I hope this helps

  • @neylabak
    @neylabak4 жыл бұрын

    You have a problem with the hybrid battery ,turn off the dash lights by using an OBD2 ,and keep the OBD2 handy in the car to turn off the dash light as it keeps coming on frequently .you can also disconnect the POSITIVE on auxiliary battery for 10 second and connect it back again.....reply me if it worked for you .....it is working for me with OBD2

  • @ceylontea5877
    @ceylontea5877 Жыл бұрын

    Low voltage on 12v happens many times over 10 years but works fine.

  • @highonsmog
    @highonsmog5 жыл бұрын

    Tim Glen did you ever figure it out?

  • @sled_neckx9972
    @sled_neckx99726 жыл бұрын

    you got the RED TRIANGLE OF DEATH. that's never good :(

  • @kiwidrdan
    @kiwidrdan8 жыл бұрын

    I'm having same thing. Things to consider- gas cap not tight, low on oil, 12V battery dying, or worst case- hybrid battery issue. Might have to take it in. I'm going to check 12V battery now.

  • @kaylalizarraga7533

    @kaylalizarraga7533

    7 жыл бұрын

    my battery is dead what do I do

  • @Adnan.siddiq

    @Adnan.siddiq

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dr Dan what you figure out?

  • @sled_neckx9972

    @sled_neckx9972

    6 жыл бұрын

    my parents had a prius, could not figure out what was going on with the red triangle of death, It was just low on oil, we put some in and the issue went away. I think that there should be an oil pressure gauge in a prius, not just the red triangle of death.

  • @Sweetzzz34

    @Sweetzzz34

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sled_NeckX99 I have this problem right now....The red triangle of death 😡😟 VSC and brake systems warning light on idk

  • @kevinh845

    @kevinh845

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sweetzzz34 did u fix it?

  • @kasun-vf1bt
    @kasun-vf1bt3 жыл бұрын

    Please help how to fix it????

  • @samtrail5706
    @samtrail57063 жыл бұрын

    I'd Recommend Resetting it

  • @yadiravalle5149
    @yadiravalle51496 жыл бұрын

    What I do...with the camera...my energy monitor is all green

  • @jorgemora7190
    @jorgemora7190Ай бұрын

    Hi Tim l know may be work but if you unplug the battery 12 v connector white color big one is on top of the red plastic try bcse was same

  • @kaytam9484
    @kaytam9484 Жыл бұрын

    I replace two batteries but still appear the red tri light

  • @mikayl01
    @mikayl013 жыл бұрын

    I just had that problem a week ago mostly likely you dont have to worry much about the ebattery just need to buy a new V12 battery fix the problem right away did it on my 2005 prius also make sure to check and clean and switch the filter from ur ebattery that helps alot

  • @traveleralishan

    @traveleralishan

    7 ай бұрын

    Im facing now I’m in a forest can I drive home??

  • @jwright7360
    @jwright73603 жыл бұрын

    Mines will only go in Neutral. Please I need help. Point me in the right direction

  • @juanmjeronimo

    @juanmjeronimo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Have you found anything

  • @lyn6579

    @lyn6579

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jwright7360 did you get it fixed? Mine started doing this recently

  • @jwright7360

    @jwright7360

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lyn6579 I had to get a brand new 12 V battery and I had the codes P0A80 and P3021. Both of those hybrid cells was dead and I had this guy fix it for 450 bucks and It’s been working ever since. Fan came on in the back as well but he cleaned it out and that was fixed as well once the hybrid cells were done

  • @jwright7360

    @jwright7360

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juanmjeronimo Yes I did.

  • @claudiocavi4070

    @claudiocavi4070

    Жыл бұрын

    Go North

  • @michellexiong8083
    @michellexiong80838 жыл бұрын

    did u ever fix this problem cuz im having the same problem

  • @bradbennett2003

    @bradbennett2003

    7 жыл бұрын

    Michelle Xiong try replacing the power steering module

  • @AntonioTFernandez

    @AntonioTFernandez

    6 жыл бұрын

    or the left cable thing on the trunk battery. left as in if you are standing outside looking into the trunk, aka looking from where the negative terminal is closest to you (and obviously i assumed that your battery is not upside down). this happened after i unplugged that cable, why did i do that? cuz my car wouldnt turn on, i fixed the power button sorta, but now this is still happennin im gonna try to run an obdii scan see what it says

  • @camfam52002
    @camfam520027 жыл бұрын

    It' the warning you get when you NEVER clean your car

  • @gemechannel2899

    @gemechannel2899

    6 жыл бұрын

    FactsCount 2015. Lol

  • @bbautorepair1450

    @bbautorepair1450

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😁

  • @christianxtian2618

    @christianxtian2618

    5 жыл бұрын

    We

  • @nicholashaines4136
    @nicholashaines41366 жыл бұрын

    High Voltage traction battery is my bet, my brothers had a single bad cell, $30, have fun getting to it :P

  • @jzila9900

    @jzila9900

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good dickhead

  • @jwright7360

    @jwright7360

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have one bad cell as well. The code came up P3021.

  • @nicholashaines4136

    @nicholashaines4136

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jzila9900 I don't understand what makes me the dickhead, it is a worthwhile repair I've done many time it's just no fun

  • @jzila9900

    @jzila9900

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nicholashaines4136 dont worry about it dickhead lol

  • @dougdouglas3696
    @dougdouglas36964 жыл бұрын

    Exact same thing going on with my 2007. Wtf is the problem(s)??? I have tried several fixed, some work temporarily, others don't work at all, it runs sometimes, won't start other times, it is insane! Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks

  • @asmaabeauty55

    @asmaabeauty55

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you fix it

  • @dougdouglas3696

    @dougdouglas3696

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@asmaabeauty55 Yes and no. Turns out that 3 cells in my hybrid battery had burned out, literally. Replaced those with 3 reconditioned cells from Amazon, less than $100. Disconnected the 12 volt battery and charged it overnight. Hooked both batteries back up the next morning. Car starts and runs great. AC, all electrical working. But the lights are still on/off on the dash whenever they want . Still trying different things to solve the light problem. I think when the battery shorted it may have affected a few other components that I will probably have to replace. Narrowed it down to the ABS actuator and/or the inverter. If you want I will keep you up to date over the next week on my progress.

  • @teur6887

    @teur6887

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any updates did it work for you?

  • @dougdouglas3696

    @dougdouglas3696

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teur6887 no, ended up selling to someone as is

  • @mohamedhuznyhameed4560

    @mohamedhuznyhameed4560

    Жыл бұрын

    Same issue I got did u fix it

  • @kylierae8820
    @kylierae88204 жыл бұрын

    I have a problem right now can’t figure it out scared it’s the main hybrid battery but it says it’s running at 14v but Anyways my red triangle light is on and the vsr and the check engine light is on and the fan is starting to blow in the back seat. I changed the 12v battery and checked the oil checked gas cap checked coolent check pretty much everything and the car was driving ok but now I as I take it for a drive it doesn’t want to do it just wants to die and not drive at all. Sucks what do you think is the issue?

  • @hamadkhan8161

    @hamadkhan8161

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the main battery pack to me.

  • @kylierae8820

    @kylierae8820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was!! it was one of the single rectangle batterie in the main battery pack in the back seat only one was dead thank god and now it’s running great again ;)

  • @gregkampoz8009

    @gregkampoz8009

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kylierae8820 how did you find out??

  • @timk484

    @timk484

    Жыл бұрын

    Need the same help having the same problem

  • @timk484

    @timk484

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Kylie Rae 88 what if it show that you hybrid battery has all green bars but has the same issue goes Into limp mode after driving it a mile I shut it off turn it back on and and will a

  • @tonysierra9111
    @tonysierra9111 Жыл бұрын

    I was having the same problem after I changed the 3⃣ way cooling pump still same problem,little red car,I set the heater full blast thinking that I was over heating.after driving for a while little red car when away,turnoff the heater no little car so far

  • @kwant2
    @kwant27 жыл бұрын

    If your not getting at least 40 mpg that hybrid battery is bad

  • @SumanDas-sl5yh
    @SumanDas-sl5yh5 жыл бұрын

    hey how did you solve the problem...I am having the same issue

  • @nassimabamhaoud8690

    @nassimabamhaoud8690

    5 жыл бұрын

    Suman Das did you find out why yours was doing that? Mine is doing the same now

  • @Pax333

    @Pax333

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nassimabamhaoud8690 did you ever figure it out now my cars doing this.

  • @feredonferedon8260
    @feredonferedon82607 жыл бұрын

    You have to replace the hybrid battery cells

  • @meganfinley5168

    @meganfinley5168

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you do that

  • @daviddelatorre4514
    @daviddelatorre45144 жыл бұрын

    Disconnect the battery from your car and for the back disconnect the orange plug for the batteries at the back and you will be set

  • @yadiravalle5149
    @yadiravalle51496 жыл бұрын

    This cars are wear... For reals

  • @romansten9
    @romansten96 жыл бұрын

    flux capacitor is low on jiggga watts.

  • @dougdouglas3696

    @dougdouglas3696

    4 жыл бұрын

    ...so you are saying I have to either get some plutonium or I need to be struck by lightning in order to fix my Prius. Ok then, that does sound about right.

  • @michael47lamb
    @michael47lamb3 жыл бұрын

    The HV battery is probably way out of balance. But you really cant tell crap by just turning things on and off like this guy did! All he is doing is running the battery down to zero and messing it up even further. Get a code reader and find the codes in the computer. Do troubleshooting intelligently.

  • @DavidAvilasanantonio
    @DavidAvilasanantonio8 жыл бұрын

    yo tengo el mismo problema. need some help. i 👍my priuss.

  • @juancsm2677

    @juancsm2677

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pudiste reparar ?

  • @marcoantonioherrera2151

    @marcoantonioherrera2151

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya arreglaste el problema David

  • @matthammes4926
    @matthammes49264 жыл бұрын

    The red triangle only flashes while breaking at times. Anyone got any advice?

  • @saiddddddddd

    @saiddddddddd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Low oil does that to me

  • @mikejayz665

    @mikejayz665

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's what means do. U think its low oil?

  • @jasontothtoth5551
    @jasontothtoth55513 жыл бұрын

    Just happened to me guess what it’s nothing with battery at all the steering column broke lost steering shortly after it all came on

  • @Official_NazYT

    @Official_NazYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    So u needed a alignment?

  • @adisornarcis480
    @adisornarcis480 Жыл бұрын

    My prius is same erori today:28,12,2022.How you fixet this problem please?? Sumbody can tel me please???

  • @yeffry

    @yeffry

    Жыл бұрын

    I got same problem in my prius 2007 and I fix it by myself, and my prius went from 40MPG to literally 48MPG minimun, if you haven’t fix it, answer this comment and I will show you the two tools that you need to fix the problm.

  • @shafiq154

    @shafiq154

    5 ай бұрын

    @@yeffry I have this problem can you please help me how I solve it.

  • @yeffry

    @yeffry

    5 ай бұрын

    @@shafiq154 for me itbwas the V12 Battery, check that to see if that's the issue.

  • @shafiq154

    @shafiq154

    5 ай бұрын

    @@yeffry Thank you.

  • @yeffry

    @yeffry

    5 ай бұрын

    @@shafiq154 could you fix it? Sorry that my answer is not as accurate as I wanted it to be, but I sold my Prius 5 months ago, worst decision ever 😞

  • @patrickr9606
    @patrickr96065 жыл бұрын

    I BELIEVE your hybrid battery is dead. The fan running you hear in the backseat is the coolant pump for the hybrid battery. See the icon in the upper left corner of the screen...that's the hybrid pump struggling to cool the hybrid battery since it's working harder.

  • @golfish8589

    @golfish8589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you talking about the red car with exclamation point? Thanks

  • @bradbennett2003
    @bradbennett20037 жыл бұрын

    I believe p/s error indicates a bad power steering module

  • @GCFRenewableEnergy

    @GCFRenewableEnergy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are correct

  • @joseibarra8193
    @joseibarra81935 жыл бұрын

    Pump the brake 10 times while it’s completely off then turn it on

  • @jorgeguerrac4200

    @jorgeguerrac4200

    2 жыл бұрын

    Esta es la solución !!!!! Esta es la solucion!!!! Desconecte la batería de 12 voltios de mi Prius 2005 y el mismo problema no encendía. Pise 10 veces el freno y a la siguiente lo encendí gracias amigo

  • @johnconnors2386

    @johnconnors2386

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This cleared all of my codes including the triangle of death. Now I hope it stays that way. I also had a little moisture near the battery which, appears to be quite common.

  • @claudiocavi4070

    @claudiocavi4070

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @jasonjoe1384
    @jasonjoe13847 жыл бұрын

    The traction battery is failing

  • @ryw5862
    @ryw58625 жыл бұрын

    Gas Cap. Tighten or replace.

  • @mikejayz665

    @mikejayz665

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really? I never knew that.

  • @vally520
    @vally5203 жыл бұрын

    Put engine oil in the car.

  • @cluke50
    @cluke507 жыл бұрын

    Fix?

  • @rolandoj78

    @rolandoj78

    7 жыл бұрын

    i am driving to texas i have to pull over on a rest area my car show the red triangul and engine on the screen i do not what to do i am in Florida far away from Texas. do you know what it cause the problem

  • @armandobarajas951

    @armandobarajas951

    4 жыл бұрын

    The problem of this car is catalytic converter...

  • @jeff4764

    @jeff4764

    4 жыл бұрын

    Armando Barajas do u mean it's nothing about the battery?do u how much to fixed it ?

  • @imomar2010
    @imomar20106 жыл бұрын

    Easy just check the 4 door and trunk and hood make sure is closed After that turn off engine and turn on If the sane the hybrid battery problem

  • @seilahy908

    @seilahy908

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is really help Closed it and open Now all good Haha

  • @productosincreibles
    @productosincreibles2 жыл бұрын

    Este problema se soluciona cambiando el inversor.

  • @copilotopilato

    @copilotopilato

    2 жыл бұрын

    Edgar.....no se si vas a leer este mensaje, en el caso que si lo hicieras, me podrias decir que es el "INVERSOR" , Estoy teniendo el mismo problema con mi prius 2008 y me gustaria solucionarlo, aca en los comentarios nadie dice que lo pudo arreglar, solo hablan de posibles soluciones. Desde ya muchas gracias y ojalá veas este mensaje.,

  • @productosincreibles

    @productosincreibles

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@copilotopilato el inversor o inverter está al lado del motor. Una cajita color gris. Puedes conseguir uno de segunda mano y cambiarlo tú mismo.

  • @copilotopilato

    @copilotopilato

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@productosincreibles Muchas gracias Edgar !!!

  • @mr.sierra4409

    @mr.sierra4409

    Жыл бұрын

    @@copilotopilato se arreglo el problema. Estoy en lo mismo. Gracias te lo agradesco

  • @user-tk2zt6ep6b

    @user-tk2zt6ep6b

    3 ай бұрын

    Yo tengo el mismo problema me podrían decir en que parte esta esactalmente el inversor

  • @omaryclarice
    @omaryclarice Жыл бұрын

    Solved🎉🎉 today i change filters oil.. then red triangle and the little car simbol.. so come home slow.. then remove gas cap and replace and fix it😅

  • @juliohernandez1515
    @juliohernandez15156 жыл бұрын

    I'm having same thing. Take out gas cap and put ageing problem is solved

  • @Squishmallow33400

    @Squishmallow33400

    6 жыл бұрын

    Julio Hernandez what was your fix?

  • @juliohernandez1515

    @juliohernandez1515

    6 жыл бұрын

    la tapa del tanque de la gasolina esta flojo o necesita cambiarla

  • @Byteblack1

    @Byteblack1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hy Actually I’m facing the same problem Will you please guide how to solve it?

  • @marcoantonioherrera2151

    @marcoantonioherrera2151

    4 жыл бұрын

    What is that brother ageing

  • @marcoantonioherrera2151

    @marcoantonioherrera2151

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@juliohernandez1515 julio tengo el problem a de el triangle rojo

  • @tttvvv6491
    @tttvvv64915 жыл бұрын

    Toyota should fix all the problems for free!!!!! Too many issues with the prius!!!!!

  • @josetrinidadmata

    @josetrinidadmata

    3 жыл бұрын

    The dealership??

  • @mataspovilaitis3738

    @mataspovilaitis3738

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fuck the dealership 7 times they left a sensor connector loose so that it would fall off and trigger a check engine And they property Think that I’m an idiot And expect me to come to the dealership so that they can make more money

  • @windk100

    @windk100

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had mine for 15 years/ 150,000 miles, and only had this problem today. No issues with 2007 Prius!

  • @Alisters_Adventures
    @Alisters_Adventures5 жыл бұрын

    You have to scan it for trouble code. You can’t just keep trying to clear it by restarting the car.

  • @iggy082
    @iggy0827 жыл бұрын

    you have THE RED TRIANGLE OF DEATH showing. that's never a good thing.

  • @thetalentedmrphunk7489
    @thetalentedmrphunk74896 жыл бұрын

    You main battery is bad, needs to replaced

  • @blackhours88
    @blackhours884 жыл бұрын

    Service due reminder light is on, just service your car, everting will be fine.

  • @intsarahmed1895
    @intsarahmed18956 жыл бұрын

    I had same problem just check your 12 v battery that's it

  • @danyeo

    @danyeo

    6 жыл бұрын

    No it's not the 12V battery. It's the hybrid battery that is the problem. I'm having the same issues. I already changed my 12V battery. When the hybrid battery goes it's at minimum $1,000 to fix.

  • @AnthonyGalations329

    @AnthonyGalations329

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do I have to disconnect my 12 v battery when this happens ? I got this from changing my coolant.

  • @Sarconthewolf

    @Sarconthewolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyGalations329 Check the ground bolt off your 12 v battery. I have found those corroded because of water leaking into battery compartment.

  • @franklopeziilmtmti603

    @franklopeziilmtmti603

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyGalations329 did you ever figure this out?

  • @AnthonyGalations329

    @AnthonyGalations329

    4 жыл бұрын

    Frank Lopez II Yes, the check engine light went off after a few days.

  • @Dugub
    @Dugub7 жыл бұрын

    Your instrument cluster has some bad indicators. Just go to prius repairs, man.

  • @neylabak
    @neylabak4 жыл бұрын

    You have a problem with the hybrid battery ,turn off the dash lights by using an OBD2 ,and keep the OBD2 handy in the car to turn off the dash light as it keeps coming on frequently .you can also disconnect the POSITIVE on auxiliary battery for 10 second and connect it back again.....reply me if it worked for you .....it is working for me with OBD2

  • @neylabak
    @neylabak4 жыл бұрын

    You have a problem with the hybrid battery ,turn off the dash lights by using an OBD2 ,and keep the OBD2 handy in the car to turn off the dash light as it keeps coming on frequently .you can also disconnect the POSITIVE on auxiliary battery for 10 second and connect it back again.....reply me if it worked for you .....it is working for me with OBD2