2005 Prius - after ECU replacement, car won't turn off... electrical problems

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Rebecca V, Mar 8, 2025.

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    Could you make a video of how the process of starting your car is going? Descriptions are sometimes subjective and do not contain some important points.
     
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    Thanks for the video.
    The question arises - when replacing the ECM, did you program the key fobs to the new ECM?
     
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    I did not program the key fob to the new ECM, but I have since been able to put the car in drive twice.
     
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    Have you tried connecting the ECM that was removed?

    What are the part numbers (10 digits) on the new ECM and the old ECM?
     
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    I have not put the old ECM back in yet - does that seem like the most logical next step to you?
     
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    I see a problem with the immobilizer.
    When I tried to enter the car with a discharged battery and a battery in the key fob, the color music started on the dashboard + the siren from theft was turned on.
    Options - your key is lost, the battery of the key fob is discharged, the 12V battery is dead. It may also be that the new ECU is damaged.
     
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    Check the operation of the key fob without a radio channel. Insert the key fob into the socket to turn it on.

    If you have two keys, check them both by inserting them into the slot in the same way.
     
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    Try the following to try to turn the car off with the 12v battery connected:
    1. Do not step on the brake.
    2. Push and hold the power button for about 10 seconds.
    3. If that did not work, again push and hold the power button about 10 seconds.

    Any luck?
     
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    Hi all - since your replies I have not been able to recreate the issue to test out these suggestions. Each time the car has turned on and off normally with the key in my pocket. So it works but doesn't seem reliable enough to actually drive anywhere.
     
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    Floating defects are usually defects of contact groups, which are covered with corrosion due to humidity and aggressive chemical environment. There are breaks in wires, the cores of which can connect and disconnect due to temperature changes or shaking of the car.
     
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