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2005 Engine Revving

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bhwolfson, May 4, 2009.

  1. bhwolfson

    bhwolfson New Member

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    I have an 05 Prius. Occasionally when the battery gets down to 2 bars the engine starts revving and I smell something bad - like the transformer from my old electric train.
    Actually I own two 2005 Prius's. The other one never does this.
    What do you think?
     
    #1 bhwolfson, May 4, 2009
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Doesn't sound good.

    Is the smell coming from the traction battery behind the rear seat? I suppose that no warning lights appear?
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, May 4, 2009
  3. magruder

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    I was hoping it was revving when the battery was full, not empty. I live in Roxborough by the way (Littleton).

    Regards,
    Dave
     
    #3 magruder, May 4, 2009
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    Do you have any other symptoms? Does the battery otherwise appear to charge and discharge properly?

    Regards,
    Dave
     
    #4 magruder, May 5, 2009
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