Electric/Computer Problems With My 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by szimmo, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. szimmo

    szimmo Junior Member

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    I own two Prius (2007 and 2010) and have been satisfied. . .But I have developed two problems with the 2010 recently:

    1) the car starts, but I can't shift into drive--the shift handle moves but it won't shift the electronics into drive; it remains in park. After starting/stopping it a couple of times, I can shift into drive. Then several weeks later the problem starts up again.

    2) the both rear windows go down on the their own.

    I know both of the above sound goofy. But anybody out there with any of the same problems? Any words of advice?

    P.S. I of course went to the dealer and of course the dealer said that they could find nothing wrong.

    Thanks,

    Confused in Santa Monica
     
    #1 szimmo, Jun 12, 2012
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    moved to the Gen III maintenance and troubleshooting forum.
     
    #2 Paradox, Jun 12, 2012
  3. spiderman

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    1. Possibly not fully engaging the brake pedal and or not holding it long enough while pressing the power button? The brake switch adjustment is a known issue on the 2010. Do you have a problem disengaging the CC with the brake pedal (jerky)?

    2. If you are not bumping the switches, perhaps the contacts in the switches are corroded causing a false signal?
     
    #3 spiderman, Jun 12, 2012
  4. Former Member 68813

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    check your 12v battery or the battery connections. When I disconnected mine, I had difficulty putting it in drive the first time.
     
    #4 Former Member 68813, Jun 13, 2012
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