We got the red triangle of death but no codes came up when checked. Turns out water in the trunk on the electrical wires was the problem! Thank you for posting this video on where to check for leaks to correct this!

THANK YOU - THANK YOU We've been looking for the source of the leak for a year now and not making any progress. We never thought to look UNDER those trim covers. Sure enough....cracks on both sides. I very much appreciate you taking the time to do this video!! (I just wish I'd searched for this sooner...)👍

Just vacuumed out 2+ gallons. No clue how long it's been collecting but I live in WA. Thanks for the help. Replaced a taillight a couple years ago so that is def the first spot I'm checking.

Thank you!!! Toyota couldnt find the issue and we have been struggling for years to find the source!

I have two prius both with 350,000 going strong!

If you look along the outside panels in the storage cubby and the battery area , your see 4 screws, or holes that look like there should be screws in them. The are attached to the plastic trim piece that the bumper cover connects to. Most older cars start to get a gap where the bumper cover meets the rear fender. Water will run in those holes if they work lose from the panel and bumper vibration, sometimes you can see the white drip lines from the water coming in. You can rtv the screws and mounting holes from the inside but the best repair is to remove the bumper covers, remove the plastic mount and then check the seals and rtv all of them. If you are going to do this you might as well get replacement plastic brackets , then your car will be dry and the bumper cover lines up correctly.

Priceless tip, Thanks a lot!

This man is truly a gifted tactician. I'm a 22 year computer technician and I feel incompetent when watching this man work. Extraordinary! 👍👍 _(by the way, any skilled method of installing a lower ball joint after using your genius method of removal? lol. I just love that video.)_

Just bought an 05 and my taillights got moisture and burned out the LEDs so when I went t to change them I found both sides and the spare tire well full of water. Really hope this fixes it.

Seems like Toyota should have put some sealant in there! Thanks for the tip 👍👍

thanks for the tip! i already have a rust on the main screw holding down the spare tire. anyone have any tips on removing that? i can't stick giant wrenches down there because it dips down in the middle.

I have the same issue with a versa note.

Nice video buddy, thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you! I will lay on that silicone seal like you said!

I had a problem with my hatch latch actuator. When the temperature dropped below freezing, the hatch wouldn't open. When it warmed above freezing, it would work. So i figured that the actuator must have water in it. It sure did. When I pulled it out, it was dripping. I had quite a bit of water in my spare tire well. I'm not sure how it got into my actuator. Condensation? I replaced the actuator and drained the water. I will do the silicone sealing when it warms up.

Could this be the reason why my Prius has computer problems and is completely dead? In mine there's water in the whole replacement tire area thx!

Whats the white piece on the left side of trunk ?

With all the work you have put into your Prius, are you still a satisfied owner? In my 08, I still think it is the best 'used' car I've ever owned, even though it needed quite a bit of TLC over the last 18 months. Thanks for posting your experiences here.

@CtrlAltDefeatTV

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it's one of the best used cars I've ever owned. It does help that I can do all the work on it myself, if I had to take it to a shop or the dealership to have the hybrid battery replaced, or to chance the thermostat, or change out the 12v battery it might be a different story. But since I knew I could do the work and I picked up the prius initially as a fixer upper, it's all turned out pretty well.

@garbagelifeoftheboringwife

Жыл бұрын

I think the Prius is the best. I have owned many and sold the last one to my mom who complains she can't take it apart like her 90s honda civics hahaha. Well, she also complained that her hondas were janky and dangerous so now that she's in a tank she's much safer. When she complains I have only great words to defend the car. She is upset she can't change the brakes herself (calls it an expensive fancy lifestyle car) and that the engine light won't turn off (I got an update on a recall thing and she hasn't taken it in to fix it yet) and it sucks she can't just unplug it because there are batteries and the whole car runs on a computer, lol. I told her that the Prius is basically the basis of every car on the road today and she's lucky to have such a reliable vehicle that can be repaired and parts replaced in the snap of a finger and it'll never break down on her. Personally, I find the Prius less intimidating to work on than a chevy truck because so much depends on every tiny part in an older gasoline vehicle and I can pop parts out of the prius and have them replaced for next to nothing. Honestly, my mom is having more issues now with it than I ever did in the 5 years I had mine ('10, second owner. my mom is the 3rd owner), I did hit rubber on the freeway when I borrowed but she also let it run over 10 000 without an oil change so that's karma for ya. XD

@garbagelifeoftheboringwife

Жыл бұрын

I HOPE SHE READS THIS lmao

My battery is draining everytime it rains&🔺️. I charge it. It runs fine. No visible water after a rain. Just started doing this out the blue. Will try leak seeking.

I Have 2005 Gen 2 Toyota Prius & My Rear Tail Lights Are Letting Water Seep In At The Top Of The Lights On The Inner Side Black Plastic Strip Next To The Boot Rubber Seal, & My Lights Get Steamed Up & Full Of Water To & I Think This Is Where The Water Comes Into The Rear Boot Floor Of All Gen 2 Toyota Prius's & I Do Not Think That Water Comes In Through Cracks In The Welds Of The Rear Sides Of The Car, That Welding Is Solid & I Don't See Them Separating, This Is Unheard Of & Virtually Impossible.

excellent!!!!

Thanks !

Did dry and drain remove red triangle or u did device to reset dash? Does anyone know?

@gregmengis3239

2 жыл бұрын

I took mine to the dealer to fix the "red Triangle" code. They gave it back to me after drying the battery, but the code was still happening.....but only for one day. Then it started working fine. THEN....I went to Oregon and the car was rained on again, and the Red Triangle was back, but just for a day. So I think the drying is the key, whether doing it professionally or just letting time do its work. I bought a code reading device so I can reset if needed.

@bmicsmith1

Жыл бұрын

disconnect the battery, then reconnect, if a battery terminal corrosion issue, clean the neg terminal. The disconnect resets the red triangle of death. Also a plug removable from undercar for the hole below the battery.

@plantnovice

3 ай бұрын

Your water pump might be going bad, it’s in the bottom front right under the hood. Depending on how many miles you have. Or it could be a bad HV harness or ECU.

Do you know if there’s a way to drain the water out from those spots

@mariannejassar894

3 жыл бұрын

Take the spare tire out and you'll find a draining plug right in the center

@eldajackson1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariannejassar894 Yes, it is there which makes you wonder "why does it need a drain plug?" Just found my spare tire spot full of water yesterday.

@mariannejassar894

2 жыл бұрын

@@eldajackson1 I was wondering the same thing 🤔

@ingiford175

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariannejassar894 Yep, 2 plugs, one at the base and one at the top, both collected some water

My radio stopped working and I found water in the trunk. Related or not?

@ibenzawla

4 жыл бұрын

Could very well be connected. Water leak can cause all kinds of weird issues. Maybe try to reset battery first by disconnecting all three cables in the 12V battery area. Wait five minutes and then reconnect. See if that helps.

@keliichic

2 жыл бұрын

@@ibenzawla my air (heat and ac) completely stopped blowing and I found out I have a leak in this same area. Do you think that’s related as well? :(

@ibenzawla

2 жыл бұрын

@@keliichic Eversince I fixed the leak in the trunk my Prius has been running fine with no weird electrical issues. Tough to say for sure but I believe fixing the leak may well fix your issue. The 12V battery is very crucial for all electrical instruments to work and water is its worst enemy. Before fixing the leak on mine everyday was something new. All kinds of weird electrical issues. After the fix no more issues and its been almost a year now. Good luck.

@keliichic

2 жыл бұрын

@@ibenzawla thank you so much :)

Get Your Car Diagnosed Properly By A Qualified Mechanic Who Has A Top Quality Snap On Or Other Make Diagnostics Computer/Machine, & Find Out Which Codes Come Up & Then Google Search Why These Codes Appear, & You Will Find That Some Codes Appear Due To The Gen 2 Toyota Prius Leaks Water Into It From Various Different Points, 1, - Rear Tail Lights, 2, - Passenger Side Rear Quarter Panel, 3, Front Passengers Side Kick Panel, ( Door Side Under The Glovebox ) & There Is Electrical Wiring Here Which Gets Wet & Interferes With The Hybrid Battery & Powertrain & Causes Both Engine Warning Lights To Come On. Hope This Helps, Also It's Always Best To Take Your Car To A Toyota Prius Hybrid Specialist Who Knows These Cars From Top To Bottom, Because Your Average Mechanic Most Likely Won't Have A Clue.

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