Help! Flashing P on dash, but engine doesn't start.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by wstt, Dec 4, 2013.

  1. wstt

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    I had my car shipped (probably 8 days without being driven) and it has a flashing P when they try to start it, and the engine doesn't come on. Nothing happens if they try to shift to D but they say they can get it into Neutral and then roll the car.
    Does anyone know what the problem may be?
    Thanks in advance for any help on this.
     
    #1 wstt, Dec 4, 2013
  2. ursle

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    Have them roll it to a Toyota dealer and hope they have insurance.
     
    #2 ursle, Dec 4, 2013
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    Update: They forgot to press power to turn the car off so the gas tank was drained to empty. It wouldn't start until 5 gallons of gas were put in the car. Kind of crazy so much gas has to be put in before it will start.
     
    #3 wstt, Dec 19, 2013
  4. bisco

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    never would have thought of that, i wonder what P means? you have to put enough gas in to kick the gauge, not sure why it takes so much. my '08 only needed 2 gallons on flat ground. glad you're all set!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 19, 2013
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    Many modern fuel pumps need fuel on them to keep them cool.
     
    #5 Feri, Dec 20, 2013
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