Triangle exclamation mark light/beep over speed bumps?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by PAULAD, Jun 14, 2022.

  1. PAULAD

    PAULAD New Member

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    I have a 12 yrs old prius with brake, abs, and skid lights on. So I undo the reset tire button under the steering wheel to get a clear path to the diagnostic cable port to use the safety pin method. I lost the screws, but it seems ok clipped in without them. I recently got new tires. Never knew of this button before so I push it. Right when I go over the large speed bumps at the dealership who is about to test drive for a trade in value, the triangle exclamation mark lower left corner flashes and beeps a couple times. It goes away after about 10 seconds or if I turn off the car and restart it. So this is what is lowering the trade in amount. Anyone know what may be going on?
     
    #1 PAULAD, Jun 14, 2022
  2. bisco

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    the triangle means there are trouble codes to be read that will lead you along the correct path for diagnosis and repair.
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 14, 2022
  3. Eddie25

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    The wheel speed sensor wires are SUPER sensitive to being routed weirdly, and those can cause the abs, skid, and brake lights to come on. Since you just got tires I would consider that a possibility. I don't think that explains the going over bumps situation, but I thought I'd throw that out there.
     
    #3 Eddie25, Jun 15, 2022
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