Hello! I just came back from a 6 day trip in Colorado (pretty cold!). When I came back, I decided to drive in my 2008 Prius to get a hair cut. No problem. After my hair cut, I went to pick up food. No problem. After I picked up food, my car won't even turn on. Nothing happens other than the power button has a little orange light. Headlights don't turn on, doors don't lock. Nothing. Does this mean my 12v battery died while I was inside? Does this mean my hybrid battery needs replaced? Excuse my ignorance, but from what I've read online, your 12v battery isn't too expensive, but to replace your hybrid battery, you'd have to pay a couple grand. Any insights/suggestions/help? Thank you!
Extremely abrupt failures of a 12V are not uncommon a failed or shorted cell can make the battery appear open circuit or very low voltage to an attached load. Car is likely getting insufficient voltage to power the various computers needed to energize all car systems. Push Power Button/Light turns Orange/Key and Car Frozen: Help | PriusChat Steve
welcome! you can buy them as cheaply as $150., a dealer will want $200. plus $1-200. install. it's an easy diy. and yes the hybrid battery is a few thousand and change. all the best!
