Dash lights out, looses momentum and won't turn off.

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Bobbie Renea Vigrass, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Bobbie Renea Vigrass

    Bobbie Renea Vigrass New Member

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    My 17 y/o daughter's car has recently not turned off. Also the lights on the whole dash are intermittently going out. Just last evening she was driving on the highway and her Prius slowed down and when she pressed on the gas it would not go, almost causing an accident. All I can think about is needing a very expensive battery.
     
    #1 Bobbie Renea Vigrass, Feb 10, 2018
  2. Brian in Tucson

    Brian in Tucson Active Member

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    First thing, have the connectors on the 12v battery checked for tightness. Corrosion might be there too, but not likely. The battery is in the trunk on the drivers side beneath a little carpeted panel. I assume that you don't have much in the way of mechanic's skills (sorry if I'm wrong,) so you probably should find a local shop that works on hybrids or take it to the local Toyota dealer.

    Welcome to the chat.
     
    #2 Brian in Tucson, Feb 10, 2018
  3. dolj

    dolj Senior Member

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    And just to clarify, is the 2007 Base model Prius described in your profile that of your daughter's or your own? If it is the latter what is the year and milage of your daughters car?

    Just asking as you've posted in the Gen 1 forum and a 2007 is a Gen 2.
     
    #3 dolj, Feb 10, 2018
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