Mystery warning lights

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by slipperytoast, Feb 21, 2012.

  1. slipperytoast

    slipperytoast Junior Member

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    Can anyone shed light on what the warning lights mean (red triangle with exclamation mark inside, and yellow icon upper left of display, 2005 Gen II)? It comes on after starting the ICE, used to come on intermittently, now it's all the time... my hunch is the suspension because the ride has been getting worse, with unusually loud sound from the wheels over potholes! Thanks in advance.
     

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  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Looks like a problem with the auto-leveler for your HID headlights.
     
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  3. slipperytoast

    slipperytoast Junior Member

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    The shape of the icon does look like a headlight, thanks firepa63! Do you think this can be easily fixed by me or should I take it to a shop?
     
    #3 slipperytoast, Feb 22, 2012
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Usually it's a corroded sensor. The leveler sensor is attached to the driver's side rear suspension. Several threads on PC show how to repair or replace it.

    Tom
     
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