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Green Light on Start Button

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by JimN, Aug 18, 2007.

  1. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    I know it's been more than a year and 16,000 miles but I've got a noob question.

    Does the green light on the Start button stay on once the car is started or have I just noticed the darkness?

    I have donned my asbestos underwear awaiting your reply.

    Thanks.
     
    #1 JimN, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Aug 18 2007, 09:27 PM) [snapback]498492[/snapback]</div>
    As I recall, the light goes out when the vehicle is in READY mode.
     
    #2 TomSwift, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Aug 18 2007, 09:27 PM) [snapback]498492[/snapback]</div>
    The light on the power button is Green in ACC mode, Amber in IGN-ON mode, and off in Ready mode.

    And here's another fun fact: the ring around the power button glows orange when your foot is on the brake.
     
    #3 geodosch, Aug 18, 2007
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    I was about to reply that it stays on continuously once the car is started....hmmm, guess I'll have to just look next time I drive.
     
    #4 efusco, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoDosch @ Aug 18 2007, 06:40 PM) [snapback]498497[/snapback]</div>
    Are you sure that's for the Prius? I've never noticed an orange ring. I know for the GS (hybrid or not), the light is green and turns amber when your foot is on the brake signifying it's ready for ignition.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Aug 19 2007, 09:41 AM) [snapback]498498[/snapback]</div>
    My start button regurgitates fish in ACC mode and spits water when I brake if the ambient temp is higher than 95F.
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  7. geodosch

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Aug 18 2007, 10:06 PM) [snapback]498508[/snapback]</div>
    Um, yeah, I'm quite sure my car is a Prius. :blink:
     
    #7 geodosch, Aug 18, 2007
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Must be a 2006+ feature. I just went out any checked... i have no ring whatsoever.
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Aug 19 2007, 12:40 PM) [snapback]498520[/snapback]</div>
    I just checked my 2007 model - the power light was green and stayed green even with my foot on the brake. It definitely went out when the ready light came on. I also do not have any separate ring light.
     
    #9 AussieOwner, Aug 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Aug 18 2007, 10:40 PM) [snapback]498520[/snapback]</div>
    After realizing that others weren't seeing the 'ring', I looked at mine a bit more carefully, and see that it only comes on under very specific circumstances... such as when the car is in the garage, and the chrome bezel reflects the light from the brake lamps. :eek:
     
    #10 geodosch, Aug 18, 2007
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    Hahahaha sorry I had to laugh.
     
    #11 patsparks, Aug 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Aug 18 2007, 09:27 PM) [snapback]498492[/snapback]</div>
    As I recall, it goes out once started.

    Tom
     
    #12 qbee42, Aug 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoDosch @ Aug 18 2007, 08:25 PM) [snapback]498536[/snapback]</div>
    LOL hehehehe ok. You're forgiven.
     
    #13 Tideland Prius, Aug 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Aug 18 2007, 06:41 PM) [snapback]498498[/snapback]</div>
    IIRC, that is that way it used to be before the ECM software upgrade re-flash.
     
    #14 IsrAmeriPrius, Aug 19, 2007
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    Thanks everyone for the help and for letting me off easy. :)
     
    #15 JimN, Aug 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Aug 20 2007, 08:47 PM) [snapback]499472[/snapback]</div>
    Sure, you got off easy... but I'll have to live with the fact that I thought my chrome bezel was glowing. :lol:
     
    #16 geodosch, Aug 20, 2007
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    I might start a new thread complaining about my orange glowing bezel not glowing orange!
     
    #17 patsparks, Aug 21, 2007
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