red triangle warning light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cheaplawyer, Apr 14, 2004.

  1. cheaplawyer

    cheaplawyer New Member

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    drove my 04 Pkg8 almost 1000 miles frm louisiana (near sea level) to ne new mexico (elev 10000f) in 14-15 hrs; after a couple of errands the next morning, the multisystem warning (red triangle) came on; manual says don't drive; called dealership & toyota hotline - no one had a clue; while on hold w/ toyota - i had a hunch that the altitude change was affecting the sensors - so i opened teh gas cap and replaced it in a few seconds; warning lights went away and all is well.
     
    #1 cheaplawyer, Apr 14, 2004
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    That dmaned gas cap is cause for more Check Engine Lights in Toyotas than any engine failure in the history of their production of automobiles.
     
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    i've had the loose gas cap cause a "check engine" light, but not a red triangle.

    i've gotten the red triangle twice, both times was when i had accidentally put it in neutral instead of reverse when leaving my driveway. when i started rolling backward the red triangle came on.

    i've heard when the system is in neutral, the engine is disengaged from the drive train - so it's unable to charge the battery. i guess this isn't a big deal when you're sitting still (and in neutral), but when you start moving you get the triangle. at least i think that's what happened.
     
    #3 mookie60, Apr 14, 2004
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