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Running lights turn on when charge cable inserted, 2012

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Ship_shape, Jan 15, 2024.

  1. Ship_shape

    Ship_shape Junior Member

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    Hi

    Recently I noticed that the running lights come on when I attache the charging plug on my 2012 Prius Plug-in .
    Im almost sure that this wasn't happening previously .
    I double checked that all the lights switched off but there must be some setting that I inadvertently changed.

    The running lights will go out after 15 minutes , although I have not timed this exactly .

    Is this normal to have the running lights turn on while charging ?

    Thanks.
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    mine never did, but i have no idea if there is a setting for that, don't recall anyone ever mentioning it.
    do the lights stay on for 15 minutes when you power the car down?
     
  3. RJEFF001

    RJEFF001 Junior Member

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    Did you ever figure this out? My 2012 just started doing this last week and I have no idea why. I have looked online, in the owner's manual, etc. but cannot figure it out.