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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Mary627, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. Mary627

    Mary627 New Member

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    It has been VERY cold here....minus 12 degrees last night...
    we left the Prius out..and the work truck in the garage...when we went switch them this am the Prius would not go into drive. Had to activate the power button twice before it would go into gear to bring it into the garage. is this normal???
     
    #1 Mary627, Jan 16, 2009
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Sounds like a coincidence. Being inattentive from the cold is entirely possible.

    -18°F is what my Prius sat outside in yesterday while I worked. Started up perfectly afterward.

    By the way, it was -22°F during the drive to work this morning. Got photos to document the event... hoping it won't ever that extreme again... wanting to try out the 2010 solar-panel.
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    #2 john1701a, Jan 17, 2009
  3. jayman

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    I have a heated attached garage for my primary house, and a detached insulated workshop at my hobby farm. I rarely leave the vehicles outside

    However, I still like to test them to see if they will start at -40. The Prius absolutely will start at those temps, but like most vehicles, will complain about it. The coolant transfer pump really squeals, things are very stiff, etc
     
    #3 jayman, Jan 17, 2009
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