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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by randomguy, Dec 9, 2007.

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  1. randomguy

    randomguy the return of...

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    So I've had my prius for awhile now... but now that winter has come up it doesn't seem to start good.
    And by that... It doesnt start at all.
    Do you guys know whats wrong? Or if there is something I'm not getting.
    Help is apreicated!
    Thanks
     
    #1 randomguy, Dec 9, 2007
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Main reason would be that your 12v battery is dead. But you haven't provided much detail and what you did provide is a bit contradictory ("just got my Prius" & "I've had my Prius a while now").
    Which is it, what exactly happens when you get in the car, put your foot on the brake and push the power button?
    What have you done to trouble shoot?
     
    #2 efusco, Dec 9, 2007
  3. randomguy

    randomguy the return of...

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    Not alot.
    Im pretty new to trouble shooting these Hybrid vehicles.

    should I just take it to a mechanic? Or listen to you guys first?
     
    #3 randomguy, Dec 9, 2007
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    Take it to a mechanic.
     
    #4 p_f, Dec 9, 2007
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    take it to a hybrid specialist;)
     
    #5 sUpRaLuVeRyO, Dec 9, 2007
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    Like, oh I don't know, a mechanic?
     
    #6 p_f, Dec 9, 2007
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    ik that, i just mean one that specializes in hybrids, like a super mechanic hybrid guy
     
    #7 sUpRaLuVeRyO, Dec 9, 2007
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    If you know how to jump start a car you can listen to us first. If you're not that bright and you can't even tell us what's going on when you try to start then you should call a mechanic.

    One would assume that since you asked here that you wanted to listen to us.
     
    #8 efusco, Dec 9, 2007
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    how does your prius "not start good"? describe what you mean by that
     
    #9 statultra, Dec 9, 2007
  10. efusco

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    That's the best you'll get out of that troll...and his trollettes.
     
    #10 efusco, Dec 9, 2007
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