Something wrong with my Prius? :(

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  1. That_Prius_Car

    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    Not really, because that rear vent sucks in air, blows it over the battery, and dispels it through the rear wheel well.
     
    #21 That_Prius_Car, Apr 22, 2011
  2. Dolce_Vita

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    Okay, today i drove to work aggressively as i was late, it involved about a 2mile drive with a cold engine, and speeds of up to 50mph (roughly). I didnt floor the car, although i was in the fast lane right on the speed limit and accelerated briskly to the limit from the lights. It was a cold day. The smell didn't present itself at all, im thinking i might take the car to Toyota for a check-up?
     
    #22 Dolce_Vita, Apr 23, 2011
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    I'm still new to the Prius... but I seem to see people unknowingly drive with their emergency brakes in their non-hybrids (by the the sheer continuous 'brake' lights on)... I know it's a longshot, but just a thought. Good luck!
     
    #23 RDJax, Apr 23, 2011
  4. Dolce_Vita

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    That's what my dad said, although i always make sure the red (!) light is off, so i dont think it's the case :)
     
    #24 Dolce_Vita, Apr 23, 2011
  5. SWprius08

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    Before something major failure happens, I would take it to the dealer for diagnostic. I dont think this is normal, as I said ealrier I do lot of mountains.
     
    #25 SWprius08, Apr 24, 2011
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    My Prius is due for it's 50,000km service, so i'll book it in on Wednesday & tell them about it :) i'm pretty worried that it's something serious though :(
     
    #26 Dolce_Vita, Apr 24, 2011
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    Do let us know what was found.
     
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    I used to have a similar problem with other cars I have had in the past that where not a prius.Its called burn outs and you need to stop driving so aggressive in your prius!!! :)
     
    #28 stefano5777, Apr 27, 2011
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    Check the tension/condition of the belt that drives the water pump. :)
     
    #29 josh2008, Apr 28, 2011
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    Rear brake lights do not come on with the parking brake set.
     
    #30 edthefox5, May 1, 2011
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    So, what did the dealer say??
     
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    I believe edthefox5 is correct.

    That said, I have also seen people drive around in their non-hybrids riding their brakes. The most eggregious cases are where they start moving from a stoplight and their brake lights are on and stay on for almost the entire until they reach the next stoplight, including during the times in which they're accelerating. :confused::rolleyes:
     
    #32 cwerdna, May 2, 2011
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