Recharge inlet door is open

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by galileofigaro, Feb 8, 2023.

  1. galileofigaro

    galileofigaro Junior Member

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    I got a 2015 PiP, 98500 miles.
    Instrument panel shows: RECHARGE INLET DOOR IS OPEN.
    I haven't recharged de car in a long time, this happened all of a sudden. I played with the door switch but no luck, message doesn't go away, kind of annoying when driving.
    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    #1 galileofigaro, Feb 8, 2023
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    vvillovv Senior Member

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    Could be the PiP is annoyed that it hasn't been charged in a long time. Got two hours to hook it up?
     
    #2 vvillovv, Feb 8, 2023
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    Interesting idea. Worth a shot.
    Kind of like a baby bird with it's mouth open !! :)

    But I think the switch is the more likely culprit.
    I would hope it would be fairly easy to test or service or replace.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Feb 8, 2023
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  4. bisco

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    try disconnecting the 12v negative for a minute to clear it and see if it comes back.

    if it does, t should be the switch or corroded connections, but it's always possible the ecu is damaged/corroded
     
    #4 bisco, Feb 8, 2023
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