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Traingle means

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by IABoy, May 15, 2011.

  1. IABoy

    IABoy Junior Member

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    Got a red triangle on dash. 12 volt was dead. AAA recharged it red triangle still on. Why?

    I had written a much better explanation but it took me 1/2 hour to write slow typist. I then went to submit it and pop up box tells me I need a title which I put in. Another pop up gives suggestions to look at but none match mine. When I went back to mine all my 1/2 hour work was gone. It left me very angry that the board software doesn't leave your original alone. Thus my opening terse sentence above. I am not spending another half hour of my life retyping.

    So what does a red triangle with exclamation mean? Is it a fatal problem?
     
    #1 IABoy, May 15, 2011
  2. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    It means a diagnostic trouble code has been set. If you would rather not go to your dealer, you can try a local auto parts store and see if they will read the code for you.

    Put that battery on a charger right away if you want to have any hope of saving it, 4 amps or less. The car will not charge it quickly enough on its own.
     
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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