The involves a computer controlling the process, sensors, mechanical, and electrical parts. Priuschat is the one of the largest privatelyowned car forums left on the internet. The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states. The dealer is the only place with the diagnostic equipment needed to service a prius in this case. From warranties on toyota replacement parts to details on features, toyota owners manuals help you find everything you need to know about your vehicle, all in one place. Stan sharpe cox toyota 3362266361 3860 danbrook rd. The toyota prius us a parallel hybrid car it runs on a gasoline. Founded in 2003, priuschat has been the goto spot for prius, hybrid, and ev discussion for over 10 years. They have acknowledged my vehicle was included with the batch of models that have this known issue under 20042009 toyota prius combination meter warranty extension ztv, but will not cover. Problems to look out for when buying a used toyota. Get reliability information for the 2006 toyota prius from consumer reports. Discussion in gen 3 prius main forum started by pgray, feb 23. They used several methods to try to achieve this goal, including.
Toyota priushow it works wikibooks, open books for an open. Toyota prius problems 2006 toyota prius power train problems. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as. Electrical system problem on the 2006 toyota prius. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 toyota tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2006 tacoma.
Doris in smithville, tennessee bought a used prius in july 2006. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves toyota san. Toyota highlander transmission problems car forums at. Failsafe in the event of the malfunction in the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter circuits or tire pressure warning ecu and receiver, the tire pressure warning system is prohibited, and the tire pressure warning light illuminates or blinks to inform the driver of the failure. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 toyota prius. My 2006 toyota highlander shut off, with the message check hybrid system on the way north on interstate 95 between richmond and wash dc. Bulletin n02 this program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years. Ive owned a 2006 toyota prius for 9 months now, and i have to share that this car is a. Navigating the steep, winding roads caused me to worry that the brakes would overheat. To see how frequently toyota prius problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. If in hybrid mode, it is necessary to switch to ev mode and then engage b. Our toyota prius, like most hybrids, has a display that shows our present mileage as well as average miles per. Tsb home 2006 2006 toyota 2006 toyota prius the following tsbs may apply to your 2006 toyota prius. Secondly, our prius was parked in our driveway facing our garden.
Antenna outside cabin 21p157 alarms and warning light your vehicle is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as well as warning light in the instrument cluster, that re mind you if there is a problem involv ing the smart entry and start system. Dont ask me why, ask someone smarter but thats what i read in forums. There are some prius transmission problems that rate them poorly. This is a video created by a toyota dealership salesman that set out to prove how safely the prius can be stopped in the event that it displays. In this video i show how to shift between gears of the toyota prius. Navigating the steep, winding roads caused me to worry. The worst complaints are lights, engine, and accessories interior problems. Toyota prius problems 2006 toyota prius power train. I drove to the dealer, they performed a health check, and found nothing wrong.
The prius uses an electronic transmission mode selector, similar to a gear shift on. The toyota prius is unlike other vehicles not only because of its hybrid technology, but also because of its amazing transmission. Toyota s goal for the prius was to reduce the amount of pollutants it produced and to be as energyefficient as possible. Toyota owner manuals and warranty information are the keys to quality maintenance for your vehicle. Id say your only option is to take it to a toyota dealer. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. The interior light is an orange rather than yellow when at full charge.
Toyota prius hsd 2006 manuals manuals and user guides for toyota prius hsd 2006. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your toyota prius automobile. Nov 14, 2012 2006 toyota prius recalls view 2006 toyota prius recalls on production vehicles at. Since we only have two priuses at home, there had to be another solution. For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting. We have 12 toyota prius hsd 2006 manuals available for free pdf download. Discussion in gen 2 prius technical discussion started by hikerdave. Frequent starting up and shutting down of the engine does not. A comparison and demonstration of the 3rd generation toyota hybrid transaxles used in the 20102015 prius family p410, p510, 2006. Hi everyone with highlander hybrid problems,i have the name of the presendent and ceo of toyota motor sales usa,if you would like to get in touch with me we can all write him letters about our auto problems,that may get his attention,my personal e mail is email protected,no pranks please. Toyota prius problems 2006 toyota prius electrical system. I come back to the car, get in, push the brake and hit the start button. Geared transmissions may be manual, with a clutch, or automatic, with a torque converter, but both allow the engine and the wheels to rotate at different speeds. The shift would lock and i couldnt get it to move to reverse or drive.
Order your parts online or pick them up instore at your local advance auto parts. I pulled off the road to check the manual and turned the car off. An easy way is to check your cars manual and determine if the. View online or download toyota prius hsd 2006 user manual, owners manual, manual. Trust 2006 toyota avalon service repair manual will give you everything you need to do the job. Highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 20052010 avalon and tundra, 20062008 camry solara, 20062010 highlander hybrid, 20062011 rav4 and tacoma, 20072010 fj cruiser, 20072011 camry hybrid, 20092010 venza, 20102012 prius, 19881990 and 20052010 camry, and 1989 and 20092010 corolla. Aug 18, 2017 power train problem on the 2006 toyota prius. Change bad cell on toyota prius 2006 hv battery hybrid. Toyota prius problems 2006 toyota prius electrical. Jun 12, 2014 problems to look out for when buying a used toyota. The worst complaints are intermittent squeaking in reverse, transmission failure.
Gen 2 20042009 toyota prius forums gen 2 prius technical discussion transmission shift problem. This service manual has easytoread text sections with top quality diagrams and instructions. Last week, at 86,000 miles, while driving on the highway in traffic, a large red triangle warning light showed up on my dash with the low tire pressure light. Prius 2nd gen p112 hybrid transaxle ecvt operation. From the start i had an intermittent electrical problem. Recently my husband and i rented a toyota prius in california which we enjoyed driving, by the way. Toyota refuses to replace the combination meter in my vehicle although it only has 110k miles on it. The prius has been called a true hybrid vehicle, designed from the bottom up. To see how frequently 2011 toyota prius problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. It frustrated me when this 2006 prius wont stay in gear, and eventually it warmed up enough to go into the rest position, without sticking a. I went to start it this morning and it would start ok but the transmission would not stay in drive. Prius 2nd gen p112 hybrid transaxle ecvt operation duration. It is much more complicated that a simple transmission problem in a conventional car.
For details on the diagnostic methods and diagnostic items, refer to the 2006 prius repair manual pub no. The hybrid battery was a surprise and following prius history i. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 4 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2006 toyota highlander. Sudden up and down shifts, spikes in rpms before shifting, strange grinding noises, and erratic shifts are also characteristics of this problem.
Toyota priusdriving tricks wikibooks, open books for an open world. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, a red triangle warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. High voltage hybrid systems toyota prius nimh battery duration. The xtreme white hybrid bulb offers the best possible. Hybrid cars show you how to drive efficiently just like a jeep is in its element when driven offroad, and a ferrari likes to be driven like a race car, a hybrid desperately wants to be driven efficiently. After a series of problems with the prius engine, toyota informed sam that he needed to have the transmission replaced. While driving in our many national parks, i was concerned that there seemed to be no way to downshift the car.
No need to hunt down a separate toyota repair manual or toyota service manual. On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. Educate yourself on toyota prius transmission problems and the. The decision to buy a second had hybrid was costly. Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery. Toyota priushow it works wikibooks, open books for an. Toyota highlander hybrid hybrid system problems car. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 3 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2006 toyota prius.
The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. Discussion in gen 2 prius technical discussion started by hikerdave, jan 19, 2008. The most recently reported issues are listed below. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. How to start a toyota prius with a dead battery in the smart key. When the tow truck came, of course it went into gear. Ive owned a 2006 toyota prius for 9 months now, and i. Unlike most vehicles on the road today, which have either 4 speeds and an automatic transmission or 5 speeds and. Purchased 2006 toyota prius used on aug 17, 20 61,500 miles. Compare 2006 toyota prius automatic transmission fluid brands. Problems in the transmission will lead to problems with these other parts of the car and vice versa, which is why its so important to keep your transmission healthy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure.
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