won't start after some minor at home work...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Evil Dead Prius Girl, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Evil Dead Prius Girl

    Evil Dead Prius Girl New Member

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    ... So here is the deal... My dad in is all knowing state of mind thinks he can wire my new XM radio... It has a sure connect thing that has to attach to the antenna. He pretty much pulled the entire roof panel off and then some trying to run the wire from the antenna to the front of the car where the XM dock is. So now he tries to start the car in order to test out his crazy idea and now the car WONT start... nothing... no beeping or anthying... the check engine light is on and thats it...


    Any ideas as to what needs to be done or what he broke?

    *cries*
     
    #1 Evil Dead Prius Girl, Dec 28, 2008
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    Welcome to PriusChat.

    No doubt he had one or more doors open... and the interior lights, if on, ran
    the 12V battery down. The light in the hatch back area is especially easy to
    overlook. :(

    If that's the case, be absolutely, 110% certain that you connect any jumpers
    with the correct polarity. Follow the cable connection sequence noted in the
    Owner's Manual. A simple screw-up here could cost thousands. :confused:

    And as a extra added bonus, the life of your 12V battery will now be noticably
    shortened below the ~4 years that is otherwise typical. :mad:

    Unpleasant as it is, that's the most likely scenario. Sorry.
     
    #2 Rokeby, Dec 28, 2008
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    *grumbles to herself* ... way to go dad...

    told me mum what you wrote... she says "well thats not too bad..."

    *shakes fist in the air*

    Anyways I hope that works, and thanks so much for the hasty response!
     
    #3 Evil Dead Prius Girl, Dec 28, 2008
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    Don't go away just yet.

    Other more experienced members may see a different scenario.

    Check back later and see.

    Your Mom's right... as usual.

    Oh, and give the the Old Man a real hug and some soft words.
    I suspect he's really taking a huge ego hit right about now.
     
    #4 Rokeby, Dec 28, 2008
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