Car won't start

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Terry Collins, Jul 19, 2021.

  1. Terry Collins

    Terry Collins New Member

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    My 2007 prius will not start. When I press the lock button on my key fob it makes the locking sounds but the doors don't lock. When I press the unlock button on my key fob it makes unlocking sounds and the turn signal lights flash, the car beeps and I can hear a rapid clicking sound for a second then it stops
     
  2. SFO

    SFO Senior Member

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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    Sounds like the 12v battery in the passenger trunk area may need charging or replacing, how old is it?

    How often have you been using the vehicle? (hours per week)

    If the mechanical key still works to open the vehicle, pop the hood and measure the 12v source at the "jumps points" on the drivers side.

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  3. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

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    Welcome. +1 to what @SFO said. Sounds like a classic low 12V battery.