Starting 2010 prius adventure

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by ptrustfull, Nov 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM.

  1. ptrustfull

    ptrustfull Junior Member

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    Location:
    Suriname
    Vehicle:
    2012 Aqua
    Model:
    Base
    I recently purchased a 2010 Prius with 60kmls. The car looks nice on the inside and out. Where i live there is no Prius specialist. from what i heard the car wouldn't start. They tried a lot of things without proper knowledge and tools, including scan tool. The car has a lot of mechanical problem.
    - missing hybrid battery, abs module and pump,water-pump (solved)
    I have 2 main problems remaining
    When scanning the car the scan-tool doesn't find the Transmission control unit and
    The security light keeps blinking even after ignition is turned on.
    When i press the brake the ignition light turns green. When i put the car in neutral the display shows neutral but it doesn't actually go in neutral.
    The car still doesn't start. Could a faulty TCU cause this no start?