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Very odd happening. Prius would not shift into gear.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Arizona Charlie, Jul 24, 2004.

  1. uart

    uart Senior Member

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    OMG! Poor Arizona Charlie has been stuck in park in this driveway for six and a half years. I hope this new advice helps him get out of there soon. :p
     
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Technically.. 6 years. I think this wins as the oldest thread resurrection!
     
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    It wasn't the boost, it was the fact that the battery *needed* a boost. It was weak then and it's weaker now. You can easily test it yourself:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/newbie-forum/73400-weird-stuff-happening-mpgs-dropping-test-battery.html
     
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    The hi voltage battery has orange plug , need to push in and DOWN, then no more problems for me
     
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    Check the Pcon fuse and Relay
     
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    Resurrected after 6 years ... resurrected after 9 years ... resurrected after 4 years ... what's the pattern?