EASIEST Toyota Prius NO DASH LIGHTS WORKAROUND!!!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @mikec5513
    @mikec5513 2 года назад +3

    Taking car in for inspection tomorrow. Coming home from work 11:30 the night before no instrument panel lights. I found your post on RUclips and it worked. Saved me who knows how much. Thanks very much

  • @ricardahorton7235
    @ricardahorton7235 10 месяцев назад +3

    OMG🤯👍! Your "work around", as you called it, worked like "magicccc" on my 2008 Prius!! And it worked on my first
    tryyyy! Thank you! May God Bless YOUUU for taking the time out of your busy day to support your fellow Prius owners 🤓💃🏽...

  • @eddie_n_jackievillanueva9377
    @eddie_n_jackievillanueva9377 2 года назад +5

    It worked and didn't have to be taken by a mechanic shop for now$$$$
    Thank you and God bless you

  • @joushlynjones1193
    @joushlynjones1193 2 года назад +9

    Thank you! I was legit about to cry this morning because I thought my car didn’t work anymore

  • @olhesty2196
    @olhesty2196 2 года назад +18

    Right on man! We have found that leaving the headlights on before turning off the car helps deter the frequency once you return to drive the car. Doesn’t always work. However, I noticed that if you double tap the “start” button with foot off the brake, turns the cluster on (headlights on), and then foot on the brake and then press the “start” button again has seemed to be working.

    • @consumerreviewsanddiys6277
      @consumerreviewsanddiys6277  2 года назад

      Thanks for the info!

    • @Domo34s
      @Domo34s Год назад +3

      Your method actually worked for me when nothing else was

    • @DirkTomandl
      @DirkTomandl 5 месяцев назад

      Amazing. Your trick (double tapping etc) worked when none of the other tricks worked!

  • @samanthawoodruff8691
    @samanthawoodruff8691 3 года назад +6

    Thanks so much! We just got a used 2009 and encountered this issue on day 1 so we did the battery in the back fix and that worked. Today (day 2) it would not work and we found this video and it worked like magic! You rock! Thanks for sharing.

  • @stlkev
    @stlkev 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the video. About 20 times over the past two years I've had this same problem. Sometimes I can resolve my issue quickly using your method, other times I'll try other steps without holding the Climate button (engine off, door open, foot on brake, high beam headlights on, press disarm on key fob). Yesterday nothing was working, so I replaced the key fob battery. As soon as I opened the door, the open door light appeared on dash without pressing any buttons or turning on headlights. I may still need to later replace the combination meter for dashboard, but replacing the key fob battery has worked twice now for me.

  • @MenloMarseilles
    @MenloMarseilles 4 месяца назад +1

    For some reason, my own car seems to respond to the "display" button instead of the "climate" button. Still, your video was very helpful and got me 90% of the way to the fix that actually worked for me :)

  • @luisostasuc8135
    @luisostasuc8135 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, it literally took 15 seconds when some of the vids and guides want you to open the battery cover!!

  • @josephdjan7500
    @josephdjan7500 4 года назад +6

    Thank u Bro wow ! i thought it is finally gave up after doing all other methods over and over when they all didnt work today This Worked!

  • @dreahgray2577
    @dreahgray2577 4 года назад +21

    I rarely write comments but I really want to thank you, this literally happened to me while i was in line for the emissions test 👍🏾👏👏👏

  • @gleeman959
    @gleeman959 2 месяца назад

    Woohoo! 🎉 It worked for me! I've had mine cut out several times, and I just waited til it fixed itself. Now I don't have to!

  • @lanyg.6492
    @lanyg.6492 2 года назад +1

    Thank you sooooo much!!!! Just when I thought I had found a holy Grail in the other video using the way through the info button, it worked the first time but then stopped!😭. So then I do my little research, watch this , try it, and now I’m back in business!!! Thank you!!!

  • @bennetadf2054
    @bennetadf2054 3 месяца назад

    This worked perfectly, just as described. Took about 10 seconds, which was awesome! Thank you!!

  • @wutdoing776
    @wutdoing776 3 года назад +2

    Hell yeah man appreciate it. I've figured it out another way before, but this worked first time, when my old tricks weren't working.
    *If your car won't turn off like mine, press and hold, power button. Then tap the power button twice, and the car should shut off.

  • @chan-interiors3875
    @chan-interiors3875 4 года назад +4

    No way it worked bro so quick and easy thank god for you bro after putting that new bat in I was like ok let’s go to work and then to dash lights I was so scared until your video thx bro

  • @dimab8753
    @dimab8753 3 года назад +4

    I had to take whole dashboard apart and solder new capacitor to speedometer cluster and that solved my problem. What I did is just solder wire on both sides and then new capacitor, cause that capacitor is kinda small to work with. Took me few hours to do whole job. Now I have extra capacitors for future :)

  • @paulsmith3330
    @paulsmith3330 2 года назад

    Thank you, it worked! I replaced my 12V battery then the dash did not work. After using your method, back to normal. Really appreciate you posting this!

  • @joanbrenger
    @joanbrenger 3 года назад +93

    Permanent fix - at least for me. Replace the battery in your key fob. I had the dark dashboard problem until my fob would not unlock the car anymore so I put a new battery in it and the dashboard problem never happened again. Your owner's manual explains how to change the battery.

    • @alxdrby7037
      @alxdrby7037 3 года назад +6

      I need do this, read the same comment before like 3 times ,thanks

    • @lanyg.6492
      @lanyg.6492 2 года назад

      Thank you!!

    • @jordanhousel1892
      @jordanhousel1892 2 года назад +2

      I’ve been using a dead key fob for almost a year, might fix it now though

    • @jennajarrett4719
      @jennajarrett4719 2 года назад +4

      I just changed my battery last week and it’s still happening. What do I do?

    • @BenjoC8632
      @BenjoC8632 2 года назад +5

      @@jennajarrett4719 if you’re having the same issue as the subject of this video, the problem is a small module/actuator buried in the dash. Dealership will charge a small fortune(big surprise)-there certainly are some independent shops that can fix it for a fraction of the price

  • @charmaineosbourne7177
    @charmaineosbourne7177 2 года назад +1

    Your a genius its worked first shot thanks man..keep solving our prius problems please your good..

  • @rmonj551
    @rmonj551 2 года назад

    Tried a few other instructions from RUclips. No luck. This one worked!! Thank you.

  • @jonseidman1
    @jonseidman1 3 года назад +13

    Amazing!!!!!!!! Thank you!!! Worked literally the 1st time. I'm lucky I saw your video after another video solving the same issue. Yours was simpler, so I did it 1st...and there cannot be a better way than this!!! Thanks you!!!

  • @silverbemr
    @silverbemr 2 года назад +2

    I'm not sure if this is the case or not but the last couple of times all I have had to do is put the key fob in the ignition and pull it out and the car turned off.

  • @TelmaFrege
    @TelmaFrege 4 года назад

    This did it! I tried other steps from other RUclips videos but they didn’t work. Your advice worked the first time I tried. Thanks!!!

  • @sammynazz
    @sammynazz 4 года назад +21

    Thank you !
    It’s really simple and helpful !
    My dash lights are off most of the time, but after applying your way to restore the dash lights, it seems that they stay on more now 👍

  • @eddieford2704
    @eddieford2704 4 года назад +1

    Thanks a million for the help with the dash problem of Prius, I just tried it with my own, and just like that, I found relief; thanks, you rescued me from a world of frustrations

  • @johnbrion4565
    @johnbrion4565 2 года назад

    Thanks. This issue happened to me after I just replaced the auxiliary battery. Any tips? I’ve read I should disconnect the battery and pump the brakes then reconnect and restart.

  • @musicshewrote
    @musicshewrote 2 года назад +1

    Thanks dude! This is my third video and you’re the only one who got it right

  • @geezerfitz
    @geezerfitz 4 года назад +15

    THANK YOU!! I was not looking forward to pulling my entire dashboard off and replacing a capacitor on a circuit board. How in the world did you ever figure that out??

    • @velasquez00
      @velasquez00 3 года назад +1

      Excellent

    • @staceyguth6830
      @staceyguth6830 3 года назад

      That is exactly what I thought! How DID he figure this out!

    • @jermainemichael3149
      @jermainemichael3149 2 года назад

      I was thinking the same thing. I done pulled out the owners manual, and was about to start pulling some fuses. Thanks brotha 👍🏾

  • @tashedahgreen9645
    @tashedahgreen9645 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I wanted to try every other option before unplugging the battery and potentially causing other issues. This gem has eased my frustration.

  • @MaddnessX703
    @MaddnessX703 Год назад +2

    This dude’s video saves me every time! Thank you broski ✊🏽

  • @bp7636
    @bp7636 2 года назад

    This was really helpful, the lights came back on just like you said. I also had the check engine light on , how don’t get that to go off?

  • @IsRealIsraEl-lq7xr
    @IsRealIsraEl-lq7xr Год назад

    I was having the same problem. Research led me to believe it's the capacitor. My workaround had been to disconnect the 12V battery in trunk; then reconnect it. This works but began to be more of a nuisance. I decided to wire a light -switch (common AC light switch 120V/15A found cheaply in hardware stores) with a short length of wire (common lamp-wire 14-gauge). Wired between grounding screw and ground wire to battery. This method allows easy access to disconnect/reconnect battery (i.e. reset electrical system).
    Capacitors acts to reduce ripple effect on the voltage. The main problem seems to be as the original capacitor(s) degrade over time, they may no longer reliably reduce the initial ripple (upon startup) to allow the computer to fully initialize; hence the multifunction display isn't brought online.
    While the light-switch was a fairly easy, quick, and cheap workaround, it seems to also have resolved the issue!
    Perhaps the addition of the switch and wiring induces a small measure of capacitance? In any case, I haven't had that issue again in months, if it recurs I can reset via the switch.
    Note: I folded the excess metal of switch and used electrical tape wrapped around it to form protective 'wings' so switch doesn't accidentally get switched OFF. Works great!

  • @funone2no
    @funone2no 2 года назад +1

    You took time to make a video about your dashboard.
    Wow It WORKED!

  • @vancoke
    @vancoke 2 года назад +2

    Thank you sooo much for this video! Any idea what the deeper issue is? Mine will stop working once every few months and then start working after a few cycles of on/off. I was afraid this was due to a deeper battery issue, but seeing your video is putting my mind at ease a bit. I will try this next time. Has anyone else had an issue where the car won't turn off when the dash light isn't working? I recently had to hold the power button down for a long time to get it to turn off.

    • @consumerreviewsanddiys6277
      @consumerreviewsanddiys6277  2 года назад +1

      Hey Kelsey, thanks for stopping by and 'm glad the video helped! I still own my Prius and the dashboard issue happens pretty often. With so many comments on this video, you may be able to find out what the technical problem is within the comments section. That weird not wanting to turn off happens to me sometimes as well. I typically hold down the power button for 3-5 seconds then double press the power button to shut the car down.

    • @jdiazpdx
      @jdiazpdx 2 года назад +1

      Its caused from bad capacitors in the dash itself. By doing the trick shown in this video it depletes those small capacitors and allows everything to work again. The fix is to open up the whole dash and install new capacitors. It's an easy job per-se but you need to remove a lot of trim in order to get to the screen/circuit board.

  • @geneb2262
    @geneb2262 2 года назад +1

    I had tried this method before with no luck. Thought I'd give it another try. Still no luck. Third try, only held the "climate" button for 1 sec, then turned lights on, and it worked. Now to order some capacitors.

    • @mattgaming8717
      @mattgaming8717 Месяц назад

      Capacitors? Besides this fast fix. Is that our issue?

    • @geneb2262
      @geneb2262 Месяц назад

      Most definitely a capacitor problem in the display unit. That's the permanent fix this is just a workaround. Do a Google search for capacitor second gen Prius display and you'll see guys replacing the capacitors. That being said I'll add this to the conversation a similar workaround is to hold the door open with your foot because the hold open rods never work on Priuses, and then turn the headlights on and off while hitting the lock and unlock on your remote. As soon as the door open indicator lights up, The display is working. ​@@mattgaming8717

  • @mariMar808
    @mariMar808 3 года назад +1

    I was about to freak out, but your video saved the day!!! -and loads of hair from falling out unnecessarily due to stress 😬. Now, do I still have to take it to the mechanic or it’s nothing to worry about moving forward? 🧑‍🔧 MANY THANKS 🙏

  • @deehines1591
    @deehines1591 2 года назад +1

    Bro thank you bc my girl was panicking for a lil minute before I saw this video 🙏🏾 *Blessings 👏🏾 *

  • @deidaraobito
    @deidaraobito 2 года назад +3

    I have a different year and i had to push the destination button instead of the climate button thank you bruh

  • @SxetehakhBettehakh
    @SxetehakhBettehakh 2 года назад +1

    It worked in the beginning quickly. Now it wouldn’t work easily. Sometimes this wouldn’t work at all. What is the permanent solution ?

    • @consumerreviewsanddiys6277
      @consumerreviewsanddiys6277  2 года назад +1

      Hello, when it doesn't work try locking the car with the remote 2x with the car off. This should make the blinkers go off which triggers the dashboard. Try the process after that and see if it works. I'm not certain as to what the permanent fix would be.

  • @amirzamanca
    @amirzamanca 3 года назад

    I didn’t get the important point . What did u make turned on? Head lights or dash lights?

  • @rosey6629
    @rosey6629 4 года назад +2

    OMG Thank you so much! 2:30 in the a.m. is not a good time for this to happen and this worked! Yay!

  • @DKnagringa
    @DKnagringa Месяц назад

    Omg 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 I did it thinking it wouldn't work, but it was perfect!

  • @Truthguy
    @Truthguy 3 года назад +5

    THIS WORKS GREAT!!!!!!
    Definitely easier than what was explained on some other videos.
    Thanks!!!💯💯💯

  • @claudiasalas2569
    @claudiasalas2569 3 года назад +3

    It actually works!! Thank you so much i was having the same problem till i found this video🙂

  • @juswen2006
    @juswen2006 2 года назад +1

    I be DAMN!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!! I was Just about to spend 1,000 to get this fixed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

  • @ladymiss755
    @ladymiss755 3 года назад +1

    2021 and me and bf has had this problem for about a year now but this literally saved us. Thank you

  • @fritzlermark
    @fritzlermark 4 года назад +3

    Even though the center main display in my 04' isn't functioning, this method worked. Thx!

  • @WeH8Nick
    @WeH8Nick 3 года назад +1

    You’re the 🐐 for this, this is the only method that works first try for me

  • @emanuelzzzqqwwaqa1caetano585
    @emanuelzzzqqwwaqa1caetano585 3 месяца назад

    Thanks man you just saved my ass my daughter was freaking out thinking I broke her car

  • @rocketman1701
    @rocketman1701 2 года назад +1

    This was the easiest simplest quickest way to do it thank you so much. After doing it the other way you said we're almost a chicken dance this was really easy

  • @VESANG
    @VESANG 4 года назад +1

    You are right ! Thats the shortest cut I have seen so far . Thank you for posting it !

  • @turtlelady28594
    @turtlelady28594 3 года назад

    OMG! This video was an answer to prayer.... was kinda flipping out about what was wrong.... THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!

  • @tcli9725
    @tcli9725 3 года назад

    I deem you King of RUclips for a day. THANK YOU King!

  • @fluffykileer5182
    @fluffykileer5182 2 года назад +1

    Holy shit I worked. Last time I had to go in the trunk and unplug something and plug it back in but this saved way more time.

  • @ridenm
    @ridenm 2 года назад +1

    Bravo! Saved a trip to the dealer - most excellent. Thanks!

  • @HyfeeBoy
    @HyfeeBoy 2 года назад +1

    Tend to forget the procedure ever so often . This is my go-to video

  • @setheriah
    @setheriah 2 года назад

    What about package 5 which button is it. The one with navigation

  • @skeepee
    @skeepee Год назад +1

    Another obvious thing to check - make sure the dimmer isn’t set all the way down. My mom accidentally did this in her 2011 Prius and it rendered the display completely black. I actually can’t believe Toyota made it possible to do this! I came here before checking this silly possibility. Anyway, easy fix for you if this is your problem 😜

  • @steveforsey1637
    @steveforsey1637 Год назад +2

    Look forward to attempting this tomorrow. Thank you.
    What I haven’t noticed mentioned however is that while the dash is inoperable, the vehicle does not register mileage. 217,000 on my 2007, but really closer to 247,000 😉
    Also I believe the issue may be a faulty combination meter

  • @bzalto
    @bzalto 3 года назад

    What dash lights should be on if everything is working as it should?

  • @jaurequi25
    @jaurequi25 Год назад

    Do you really need to hold the climate control button? My 07 does the same thing, and i only have to turn the acc on and the headlights, and it works every time.

    • @consumerreviewsanddiys6277
      @consumerreviewsanddiys6277  Год назад +1

      No you don’t, I posted an update video not long ago with a different strategy. Check that out and let us know if it works out.

  • @notseemike7137
    @notseemike7137 2 года назад +1

    Till I can get it permanently fixed I was looking for a solution this actually worked very great it is the best one out of all the different ones

  • @joesizer9129
    @joesizer9129 4 года назад +2

    You just saved me $500! Thank you so much 🙏

  • @JB-bc9nm
    @JB-bc9nm Год назад

    11.18.23 WORKS GREAT ON THE FIRST TRY! AWESOME! THANKS! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @r.a.o.k.2676
    @r.a.o.k.2676 2 года назад +5

    Thank you my guy!!!! Literally made my day with this!!! 😌🔥💯

  • @booneymoonrock3152
    @booneymoonrock3152 2 года назад +1

    Definitely worked for me thanks bro. My Prius be tripping sometimes

  • @northsidetowing
    @northsidetowing Год назад +1

    Super late but what I have had luck with is open the driver door before turning the vehicle off. count to whatever while grabbing your phone off its mount and then leave. Has worked for me

  • @randit
    @randit 3 года назад

    Wait, the climate button? Not the info button?

  • @cjbshortie863
    @cjbshortie863 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video! It has saved me several times now.

  • @pbau7769
    @pbau7769 3 года назад +1

    Thanks. Out of curiosity what year is your Prius?

  • @pubbles3695
    @pubbles3695 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much. I used this so that I wasn't late to work today.

  • @JourneysADRIFT
    @JourneysADRIFT Год назад +1

    Btw you dont need to hold the climate button. That does nothing. What's doing it is the flicking of the headlights/high beams. All you need to do is flick the high beams on and then rapidly turn the headlights on and off with the car entirely off. When the headlight/high beam light on the dash illuminates, you can start the car. As it gets worse and worse you'll have to flick the headlights more, opening the door and engaging the parking brake also helps and either alone can get the dash working when engaged over and over like flicking the lights, just, a lot dumber to do.
    But yeah, holding climate is just placebo in this case and can be frustrating to do when it gets worse vs just flicking the headlights over and over. Eventually it gets so bad tho you'd just have to wait till it cools down after a while. But neat trick with the 2nd gen is you can use a bt car reader with your phone and set your phone in the dash and it will reflect in the mirror where the speedo normally is and you can use a few apps to show a ton of info and speed and mirror it so it works with the 2nd gen, some apps call it like hud mode, i keep an old phone in my glovebox with it setup for when it just doesnt want to turn on and I dont want to wait.

  • @thaerss16
    @thaerss16 2 года назад

    On my 2006 prius, headlights , turning signal n hand breaks icons doesn't show, any seen it

  • @sarkastiklover8522
    @sarkastiklover8522 4 месяца назад +1

    ACTUALLY WORKED THANK YOU

  • @gagehigdon8764
    @gagehigdon8764 Год назад +4

    You can also press and hold the brake a couple of times while the car is totally off until you hear what i guess is the actuator kick in then just press and hold the power button and it should work. keep the headlights on too

  • @greghinerman5935
    @greghinerman5935 3 года назад +1

    I'm no mechanic.. only took me an hour and a half to replace the condenser... replace 100 16 volt, with 220 16 volt ... cost me $20 bucks for the soldering iron... DONE. got the part from an old tv

  • @MrRobbankz
    @MrRobbankz 4 года назад

    Have you noticed the dash lights not working above 50 degree Fahrenheit? Spose to be a cold voltage thing

  • @Sam___Sky
    @Sam___Sky 2 года назад +1

    Thanks man just happened to me , applied this method didn't work first time but worked on the second time short helpful video )

  • @HP-ez2xx
    @HP-ez2xx 5 месяцев назад

    my door open light comes on but the gas gauge speedometer and odometer do not. any ideas.

    • @consumerreviewsanddiys6277
      @consumerreviewsanddiys6277  5 месяцев назад

      That's interesting, once the open door light comes on the cluster should be functioning. @ the chat has anyone else experienced this issue before?

    • @HP-ez2xx
      @HP-ez2xx 5 месяцев назад

      @@consumerreviewsanddiys6277 I drove it last on Friday when driving it to have my hybrid battery repaired. It was going haywire…. Flashing Render Numbers and Non Numbers. When I went to pick it Up Everything Worked except for speedometer odometer gas gauge.

  • @123lilman1231
    @123lilman1231 2 года назад +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS IS WAY EASIER THAN WHAT I WAS DOING.THANK YOU BIG DOG

  • @karennaylor7138
    @karennaylor7138 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again for this video; you’ve saved me twice so far! I saved this so I don’t have to look for it every time 😅

  • @kirasullivan4509
    @kirasullivan4509 2 года назад +1

    Best explanation and walk through on youtube! Thank you!

  • @berkeleybernie
    @berkeleybernie 2 года назад +1

    Worked for me, thanks. Company loaner car has this problem; happy to no longe be at its mercy.

  • @jacobspaly7710
    @jacobspaly7710 Год назад +1

    This vid has saved me a least 5 times thanks so much

  • @jazzy446
    @jazzy446 Год назад

    Thank you so much for making this video! It just worked perfectly for me on the first try.

  • @jcmuhammad3999
    @jcmuhammad3999 Год назад +2

    Bro. Thank you soooo much!! Worked like a charm. Peace and Blessings!!!💞💞💞

  • @she4597
    @she4597 3 года назад +1

    You probably saved me a ton of money. Thank you so much !!!

  • @ralphgandy1871
    @ralphgandy1871 3 года назад +22

    If you pull the combination meter and replace a capacitor it’ll never happen again.

    • @SansMoon
      @SansMoon Год назад +2

      “If one creates a company with a good idea, they can become a millionaire.”
      Your advice is as useful as my comment on how to become a millionaire.

    • @thebeigesheep6132
      @thebeigesheep6132 Год назад

      ​@@SansMoonhow hard is it to fix this permanently? Seems to come up every couple months for me

  • @brittgriffers
    @brittgriffers 2 года назад

    I never comment but this saves me every time this happens! Thank you so much for posting this! 🙏

  • @kymberlybade1480
    @kymberlybade1480 Год назад

    This didnt work for me and none of my lights are out. Any other suggestions?

  • @siseravictrix
    @siseravictrix Год назад +2

    Worked like a charm. Thanks so much.

  • @kennyplay5982
    @kennyplay5982 2 года назад

    Dude that's crazy, it actually worked.

  • @chino_iws
    @chino_iws 3 года назад

    Hello, where is the fusible of the dash ?

  • @carmenflores2042
    @carmenflores2042 7 месяцев назад

    What has worked for me:
    1.While door is open, insert fob in ignition
    2. Turn on headlights (leave on)
    3. Press on brake for about 2-3 secs (don't take foot off brake)
    4. Press power button

  • @Lomo1516
    @Lomo1516 2 года назад +2

    Thank you! I work out of my Prius and have been driving it like this all day!! Now I can see!!

  • @abdultawabkhorami2919
    @abdultawabkhorami2919 4 месяца назад

    Thanks my man, worked for me really quick, ❤❤❤Though this may not work for others

  • @Toddjamesjackson
    @Toddjamesjackson 7 месяцев назад

    Why does your climate button make a noise when you push it? I have no sound and never get the beeping when the car door is open. Just completely dead. This unfortunately doesn’t work for me.

  • @bp7636
    @bp7636 2 года назад +1

    This is so easy, thanks! Sometimes my key gets stuck in the ignition too!!

  • @blackrue
    @blackrue Год назад

    Thx this worked !!! The door thing didnt light up but dash came back on! Thx