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when arming the prius - i get a very long beep - why?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by smcracraft, Oct 27, 2006.

  1. smcracraft

    smcracraft New Member

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    Hi - my new Prius has started doing something differently...

    after shutting it off and leaving it, whether I use the blackbutton
    on the door handle or the lock button on the fob, i get a very
    long beep.

    Why is that?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 smcracraft, Oct 27, 2006
  2. eagle33199

    eagle33199 Platinum Member

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    It's telling you it's not locking.

    Check and make sure you don't have the other fob in the car (it's a safety measure so you don't lock yourself out).

    Also make sure all the doors are closed (including the trunk) all the way.
     
    #2 eagle33199, Oct 27, 2006
  3. smcracraft

    smcracraft New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eagle33199 @ Oct 27 2006, 03:11 PM) [snapback]339591[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks so much - that did it. The hatchback was slightly ajar.

    I wish they would put an automatic closer on it like my last car had on its trunk.
     
    #3 smcracraft, Oct 27, 2006
  4. PriusRos

    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smcracraft @ Oct 27 2006, 04:07 PM) [snapback]339590[/snapback]</div>
    It usually emits a long beep if it is unable to do the thing you are telling it to do. For example, if you leave your keys inside the car or forget to power off and try to lock it from the outside, it will beep. If your doors aren't all fully closed when you try to lock it, it will beep. When I first got my Prius, I'd sometimes find that I hadn't properly closed the hatchback and I was unable to lock it. It looks closed but you have to push down hard to properly engage it.

    When you get the long beep, are you able to actually lock the car?
     
    #4 PriusRos, Oct 27, 2006
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