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Hybrid safety plug

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by Ted Zalkind, Oct 6, 2024.

  1. Ted Zalkind

    Ted Zalkind Junior Member

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    I pulled out the orange hybrid safety plug while cleaning the fan and duct work. After installing the plug, including the lock procedure, I have the "triangle of death" alert. Is there any way to clear this code? I would prefer to not have the car towed to a shop. Thanks! Ted
     
    #1 Ted Zalkind, Oct 6, 2024
  2. purplePriii

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    Is this for a Gen 5 or Gen 3 like your profile? If the latter, you're in the wrong sub and may get better advice in the appropriate one.
     
    #2 purplePriii, Oct 7, 2024
  3. bisco

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    you can try disconnecting the 12v for a minute.
    did you slide the handle up as the final step?

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  4. ChapmanF

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    I don't know about gen 5 specifically, but earlier generations had a safety interlock that gives a P0A0D trouble code if the orange plug is not plugged in all the way. "All the way" includes sliding the handle lengthwise after clicking it down; that's what completes the interlock circuit.

    If you read the trouble code and it's P0A0D, that's a dead giveaway.
     
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    Yeah, that sounds like what happened when I forgot to fully lock the plug when I did the fan/duct cleaning to my gen3. Scared the crap out of me. Just watch a video or two on exactly how to fully lock it, then go back and double check your work.
     
    #5 Hammersmith, Oct 7, 2024
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