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one beep, no power, key fob works = SOLVED

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by JeD1, Nov 13, 2024 at 2:58 PM.

  1. JeD1

    JeD1 Junior Member

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    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    2006 with smart fobs
    Unlock from the fob works.
    Doors open light works.
    Headlights work.
    Power button gives one beep, medium length, then nothing.
    No light on the power button.
    No lights on the dash.
    No lights on the MFD.

    I took the interior apart to do sound insulation. The floor area is done. I put the NAV and DVD units back in. New 12V battery, 10 minutes new. The car has been sitting for a year or more during the upgrade process. Lots of other items besides the insulation.

    I am a bit paniced, because I need to be able to make the car move tomorrow to get some other cars moved around. It's rather urgent.

    I am running searches and looking for solutions to try.
    The fuses all look good. I have not tried any relays yet. I do have spares.

    Is there some component that I unplugged that needs to be reconnected to make it all work?
    Is the hybrid battery dead?
    How would I test it?

    Help is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
  2. JeD1

    JeD1 Junior Member

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    Update: The center console, from the back, pull off the rear cup holders, there is a white electrical part screwed to the backside of the center console, about the size of your palm.

    I plugged this in and the car went into ready mode. Or mostly ready. Dash is good. Power lights are good. MFD is good.

    Transmission will only go into Neutral. I need it to go into Drive and Reverse.
    Your help is appreciated.
     
  3. JeD1

    JeD1 Junior Member

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    Update: Turning the car off and on again fixed it. Car starts, goes into drive and reverse.
     
  4. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    That's part of the car's remote electrical system that needs to be plugged up It's right behind the cup holder You can't be having that unplugged You should be golden now It says right on the box in the red lettering what it is I just can't remember the name of it something to do with your entry and starting of the car as you found out