Toyota Prius no start/does not turn on

[@MoonysMommy]

Thank you for this! We have a 2014 and this video was 100% relevant. We used the dome light in a parking garage and the driver pulled out of the garage in bright sunlight while the passenger was destracted. Had a total brain fart on follow up. Car sat in garage 5 days without being started. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Lessons learned. Thank you thank you thank you. We got her started back up and will be very careful with that done light from now on.

[@nurudeengbadamosi7564]

This recipe is very helpful. It really, solved my Toyota Camry hybrid non starting problems. Thank you so much.

[@glenorie8530]

Watching from Trinidad and Tobago. Great info.

[@TremaineLea]

Appreciate the mention of the brake fuse, I wouldn't have thought to check that as part of the troubleshooting.

[@glamperjan]

Thank you so much that is exactly what happened to my car!

[@nathaniellal59]

You’re a life saver 🤧🙌

[@zechmikaele4501]

Thank you brother. God bless you🙏🏽

[@eLm0bAsSeR]

I appreciate this video! Thank you!

[@the_dad_library]

really needed this video, thanks

[@lovelynich1]

Your video is such a live saver. Thanks a lot.

[@AnonymousRR8]

U mean life😭😭😭

[@lovelynich1]

@@AnonymousRR8 hahaha yes, typo cuz typed too fast xD

[@portagepete1]

The older model 04 05 06 07 08 you reboot by un plugging the white connectors from positive side of the 12 volt battery then plug back in and engine should start.

[@marcialvalladares7671]

That happens to me, how can I fix it?

[@ronsedlak4019]

works on 2011 as well

[@sugarsauce2435]

Same for an 01? I'm frustrated and freaking out a bit. I'm out of town and can't get my car started at all. Its cold where I am too. Lights are super dim.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

@sugarsauce2435 might be a battery problem issue

[@sugarsauce2435]

@@JaboTheMechanic Thank you. I appreciate it. I can't get it started. 😕 Great time for this to happen when I'm out of town. I appreciate the response, thank you.

[@laurencepitts9843]

Worked - Thanks!

[@chenwarren1891]

Hi Where is the brake fuse location ?

[@younessabouelouafa9048]

hi please same issue did you fix your issue with the brake fuse !!!!

[@yofe1058]

thanks that's very helpful

[@stevehannon9979]

Worked great

[@bobbymcmiller1338]

I have a 2010 prius it's doing that right now not starting up I will learn to jump this car if it kills me...

[@khalidyusufalkirwi]

Thanks for this informative made-it-easy video, what if nothing happens when connected the jumpers whit it lit it up in the morning, but now no?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Sounds like your starting battery is bad

[@khalidyusufalkirwi]

Much application your quick reply

[@nuwanbalasooriya3078]

Thank you. Life saving video....

[@ashanperera3176]

matath okama wuna

[@daviddesaintgermain4271]

This worked my car started drove around a bit but then when I turned it off and turned it back on hours later it didn’t start again…. do I need a new battery

[@Kaamz1926]

So did you change the battery? Mine did the same yesterday. Also my indicator and seat belt sound is usually off, sometimes I hear it but most of the times no sound for that.

[@wendyliu766]

We had our battery checked after this happened to us twice in 106 degree heat. The dealer said it was good. But now, it won’t start again. I am going to go try this method and hope it works.!!

[@rahafabudalo4186]

Hello sir, so I have 2014 toyota prius and I left the back seat lights on all night and when I wanted to start the car to drive two days after it won’t even have any lights or cat noise , so my question is will the main battery be recharged again? Or do I have to change the whole thing ?

[@elementsoflife000]

My 2010 prius turns on(electrical) but the engine wont turn on. I had to let AAA tow it. What do you think problem is?

[@younessabouelouafa9048]

Hi please the same issue right now with me making troubleshooting but no issue did know please what the issue

[@elementsoflife000]

@@younessabouelouafa9048 i needed a new battery 12v car battery. You can buy one from autozone/ Walmart etc

[@pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585]

My 2012 Prius was overheating. I had a head gasket leak. So I changed the water pump cleared the codes and went for a drive. Everything was fine then I noticed the car was in EV mode and the gas engine shut off. The car died and wouldn't start. So I got towed and I disconnected that heavy white clip in the fuse box. someone said that this will clear the computer because the computer detected a issue within the charging system. So I did that and was so happy that the car started right up but now when I drive it, it happens all the time after driving 5 to 10 miles.

[@ronsedlak4019]

Head gasket leak handled by changing water pump?

[@hirok635]

Thank you so much for the video! I got the exact same problem now. May I know what kind of jump starter you have? Or what kind of jump starter would you recommand? I have a Prius 2015. And doe this means that I need to replace the battery? THank you!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

You can buy any jumper pak. If you didn't leave anything on than yes you need to replace the battery. Lighting pak is a good brand

[@glamperjan]

www.amazon.com/dp/B086L29DL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_8JP0C4RYGKQ68KC07DKE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@glamperjan]

Its a Tackling jumper. Worked great. Red on positive in fuse box under red clip. Next bolt on frame behind fuse box.

[@glamperjan]

www.amazon.com/dp/B086L29DL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_8JP0C4RYGKQ68KC07DKE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I used Tackling but Amazon didn't have it anymore. This one is same.

[@glamperjan]

@@JaboTheMechanic I'm having trouble keeping it charged. Stays at 3 bars then drops to two bars. Ill jump until it won't jump anymore 🤪 thanks for your videos

[@tooraashok]

Bro i have got toyota prius 2014 i thought my battery was hone so replaced it with new 12v but still not going to ready mode please let me know what can be the issue.

[@terrabledsoe4812]

You check the brake fuse?

[@loganreader]

​@@terrabledsoe4812where the brake fuse location

[@adoniswalk]

Did you check that your panel brightness switch on the left is turned up if it's turned down your lights on the dash will not illuminate and cabin light is always dim but it turned on so your battery is fine. There is no good video on KZbin to explain to get out of accessory mode

[@RA-xb5ey]

it happended to me as well, and i run the car like you said. But whats gonna happen now, should we change the battery?

[@ronsedlak4019]

Only change the battery once you have thoroughly tested it or had it tested and verified it really is toast. Batteries can also be refurbished and there are videos on that here on KZbin.

[@bekoyusifyusif1377]

Thank you good I have toyota camry hybrid 2017 engine no star fault code U0100 and U 0073

[@luqmankhan9500]

Sir my prius sometimes have problem of not starting for 5 min and check engine light appears then it goes, i just confronted this in two days

[@ryangallagher7945]

mine has some issues like that what did it end up being

[@jaceseahawksfan]

Does this work for Prius c

[@Metalfreak327]

Thank you for this video. But the issue recurs after I turn the car off and need to jack it again. Where is the issue ?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Sounds like your battery is bad

[@abrarahmed92]

@@JaboTheMechanic Which battery needs to be replaced ? I have the same problem with my 2013 plate prius

[@JaboTheMechanic]

The starting battery

[@danhle282]

This video help me a lot. Thank you so much

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Glad it helped

[@abdiman5394]

Mine is 2012 too , I change the regular battery.however it’s still dead, no light nothing .. what you guys think might be the problem

[@Notened69]

Did you ever find out I'm having the same problem

[@dawnlemberger3958]

Me too replaced the 12 volt battery and then it ended up sitting for 2weeks now nothing .. I can jump it off but when I shut it off there's nothing even after driving it around .

[@dawnlemberger3958]

😊

[@abdiman5394]

I towed to the dealership, something with a computer problem now it’s going good

[@democracypartners6426]

My 12-volt discharged; I got it jumped but I'm getting that "Malfunction -- put it onto flat surface (it already is) & parking brake" message. I've run it for 90+ minutes thinking I'd override it but I THINK I may have to unload everything in it to get to the 12-volt in the back, to disconnect it for awhile & then connect it again. Is that likely what I'll have to do in order to get past that 'flat surface' message so I can put it in gear? Is there any way to get the effect of "disconnecting the 12-volt" from the front access in engine compartment? Or any amount of letting it run & charge that will override that message (3 hours? 4? I'd do anything to avoid unloading the car to reach the 12-volt....)?

[@ronsedlak4019]

You can open the fuse compartment (just as he shows in this video, back right corner under hood). You will see a heavy white cable there, can't miss it. You can disconnect that cable (carefully), which disconnects the 12v battery in the back without having to unload everything from the back as you say. Leave this disconnected for 30 seconds then plug it back in. Has the effect of a reboot for the car. This has saved me 2-3x when I have had trouble starting my 2011 Prius. It has even eliminated the 'triangle of death' when it was not a valid iindicator.

[@skorpyo331]

My lights are working fine though. Hv this feeling this is the problem

[@MOBSTER251]

Worked just like you said it would bro…thanks

[@jentrifitness6623]

So you jumped the car and it came on, but what was the problem? Did you have to get a new battery or was it the alternator?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

The battery was the problem

[@DeepakAdhav]

@@JaboTheMechanic same problem I have today ! What you did actually

[@Kaamz1926]

@@JaboTheMechanic which battery? 12 v small battery in the back or the hybrid battery

[@terrabledsoe4812]

The 12v was the prob

[@maharenagebreslasie5596]

It’s battery

[@justincayong1986]

will a almost dead 12V battery cause "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" to appear ?

[@terrabledsoe4812]

That's probably the big white fuse

[@ganiyataderonketaiwo3049]

Can it work for any Toyota prius

[@futbol1972]

My catalyc comverter got stolen on my 2009 prius.. I drove like that for less than 2 miles and got red triangle with exclamation point on it. When that happened car started to loose power and eventually died on me:( right now I have it at a muffler shop where they will put another catalyc converter on but car still does not turn on..when I press on power button all the lights come on with rd d triangle like if car it's on but engine not on. Lights, radio and power windows work . The windows are slow though so I don't know if battery it's dying. If I remember I have one purple bar. Also keep getting a message about something that car needs to be on flat surface and something about the transmission . A while back it completely died on my while I was changing the passenger mirror, after I was done I gave it a jump and everything was good. This time it won't move from one purple bar even after a jumped it

[@JaboTheMechanic]

You probably ran out of gas. Or fuel pump might went bad. And you need to unlock it

[@futbol1972]

I will put gas to see if that helps thank u

[@democracypartners6426]

My 12-volt discharged; I got it jumped but I'm getting that "Malfunction -- put it onto flat surface (it already is) & parking brake" message. I've run it for 90+ minutes thinking I'd override it but I THINK I may have to unload everything in it to get to the 12-volt in the back, to disconnect it for awhile & then connect it again. What did you end up doing? Is that likely what I'll have to do in order to get past that 'flat surface' message so I can put it in gear?

[@futbol1972]

Check your 12 v battery. Exacly the same thing was happening to me. It turned out my 12v battery was reading 11.7:( I changed it and now car runs great .however iam really thinking on getting rid of prius cause it will be a matter of time for them to steal cat again

[@ronsedlak4019]

@@futbol1972 catalytic converters are being stolen off everything, not just Prius

[@carolemp14]

We have a 2005 prius...suddenly stopped. No dash lights, does not turn on, as in dead car. 12v battery ok...hybrid batteries also good. 3 mechanics already checked and no one was able to fix it. Changed the inverter, 2x. Nothing Changed all fuses. Changed integration relay. Nothing.

[@terrabledsoe4812]

Replace 12v battery anyway mine tested fine too, I replaced with one with slightly more cc amps and no more problems. Also mice love these cars, check for damage along your wiring from the battery

[@OmenJap]

I have same issue, so that mean i need to change the small normal battery. Is that right?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yes that is correct. Its in the back of the car

[@OmenJap]

@@JaboTheMechanic Thanks a lot for you, I made that

[@mohammadnasimkarimi2172]

Why doesn't the amp display come on when I turn on my car?

[@raulernesto8243]

What year is you car

[@Snesko1703]

I tray everything, even i bought a new batery and engine still not running..

[@DeeDee-ex4dm]

My Prius totally no start/sounds/or light after sitting for three month. Heavy duty Jumper didn't do anything. Any suggestions?

[@ronsedlak4019]

Sounds like high voltage battery totally discharged. Check Prius firums as I dont have answer for that.

[@terrabledsoe4812]

I couldn't jump mine either, I had to crawl in the back jimmy open the hatch, remove and replace battery (the normal 12v one)

[@misbahfatima1956]

My car have same problem is this problem is dangerous???

[@arshdeepsidhu8821]

I have the same problem from last 5 days. What is the solution for this? Help me please

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Replace the starting battery

[@arshdeepsidhu8821]

@@JaboTheMechanic the front battery or back side one

[@JaboTheMechanic]

The small 12v battery.

[@botseyfern8521]

Hi I hav a 04 prias,I hav a similar problem,it starts in the morning and evening,but during the day it can take ages to start,the park green light flashes,but I get no 0 on the screen to move,it's like I can hear a humm of power like a lil fan,,any ideas ,it costs €350 for a battery but if I'm wrong I'm stuck with the battery,any help be greatful ,thanks

[@jlopez2819]

My 2011 Toyota Prius is doing the same . Do I replace the 12v battery?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yes

[@infamousnova]

@@JaboTheMechanic where is the battery

[@eddyatzofficial3509]

What if the prius is not start within 5 months

[@abidamin6398]

My prius 2010 modal was stand switched off at home from last 7 days.but when i gonna to start all the check light are on but car is not starting.what could be the reason behind it?respond please

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Try jump starting it first

[@shannonblake5331]

What if the shift gauge goes to blank and then back were you can see p.d.r.b.but wont start

[@JaboTheMechanic]

When does it goes blank. Can you bypass the starter relay

[@shannonblake5331]

@@JaboTheMechanic I'm very sorry I didnt get back.p1118 came up it's the heat sensor. So I replaced it.now all position come up but check ,abs ,traction all those are on and I put to power it comes green until I push brake to start nothing happens no longer green.thank you for your last response

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yeah sounds like your battery is low

[@yanethtejeda452]

Hello! Please I need your help! I have a 2006 Toyota Prius. My husband changed the battery in the back, the car turned on quickly and then my husband turned it off and tried to turn it back on and nothing...dead as dead can be. What can we do or could be the cause? I would appreciate any help!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

So this can be a few things. Battery installed backwards, new battery is bad or bad connection

[@jessicafacundo1847]

This is what’s happening to my car! I changed the battery , and it started for a bit but I turned it off and now I’m trying to get groceries and the car is like dead, none of the lights turn on, the key is in the keyhole but no lights ? What could be the problem? Should I try puttin in the battery again?

[@perezlute7412]

Hola tengo un Toyota prius 2008 y le cambie la pila híbrida pero me enciende no me puede ayudar en eso por favor gracias

[@kirtivishal4397]

On first press my radio is on, on second press my dashboard is on but on third press my car wont start. Can you help please. PS Battery is good, cell in smart key is ok, starter relay is ok. There is direct current on terminal 30. Thanks.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Do you have a scanner

[@kirtivishal4397]

@@JaboTheMechanic Yes. but it does not connect. It says communication failed and that the device has stopped working.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Try another scanner if that doesn't work than check your fuses if all fuses are good you damaged the ecm

[@kirtivishal4397]

@@JaboTheMechanic Thanks a lot for your kind reply. Really appreciated.

[@kirtivishal4397]

@@JaboTheMechanic Please note that I have connected a wire and the car is starting but bypassing the push button. Now client want car to start on third press. The car is equipped with auto start function. Do you think there is a issue with the auto start function?

[@videos8601]

Thanks

[@misbahfatima1956]

After solving this problem problem my car shown this sign

[@victorzapata4864]

I replaces the park switch and it won’t start still smh

[@jacobbuchanan4447]

What if my 12 volt is reading at 14 volts?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

If its running than thats normal

[@iqbalpoetrysimplified6962]

Could you please advise me about following problem. my prius 2010 (old shape) switches on when started but wouldn't change to D mode or ready mode. I replaced the battery(12V), the scan doesnt highlight any issues, but after i remove the positive battery terminal and apply it back, it sometimes help in bringing car to D or ready mode. I ve had it inspected by so many mechanics but the issue persists and has really disturbed me, please if you could help?

[@asfandali7767]

Mureed bhai same problem with my prius 2011, did u get any solution please

[@420moej]

Che k the battery terminals and the ground cables see if that wotks.

[@levittperez]

Mine won’t start except I have no lights come on and no door chime. I tested the 12v battery and it’s testing fine. Tried to jump the car and it wouldn’t work.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Check your fuses

[@SH-iw3zg]

Hi I need some help pleaseI have 2007 Toyota prius no lie on power button no light on dashboard Only light came on Key Light thank you so much

[@SamSmile-j3m]

I wish it work I’m goa try it it jow

[@jamesbui2838]

Hey can I send you a personal video about my Toyota Prius 2006. Doing the same thing but I can’t seem to fix it it makes a clicking sound when I tried to start sounds like the brakes but I can never get it to say ready. It’s been parked for 4 years because the owner went to Cali in 2015. And now is sold to me. But I just need help!? I’ll Venmo you for advice!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yeah. Here is my email [e-mail]

[@theirnolamadiallo8739]

Bonjour je suis maître mécanique et je voudrais si c'est possible de rester en contact direct avec vous. Merci d'avance

[@tribeard5424]

Black red red blacl

[@misbahfatima1956]

⚠️

[@dlastmohican71]

if the car is intermittently doing something, or the door light is coming on then your car is IN FACT turning on.... totally irrelevent video for the topic.

[@trebliwatseotse6323]

You made the title of your video like you did some troubleshooting. Jumpstarting a battery is not that hard.