I have a 2005 Toyota Prius but thus should work on other years as well with the same issue.
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@KristenSunde5 ай бұрын
This works for me. Solution is at end at about 2:50 ( reminding myself for next time )
@mystermathers5 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@EscoWanders Жыл бұрын
Genios! Just bought a 2009 Prius yesterday, cluster wasn’t on right after I changed the battery, I did your trick and vuala! Thank you man !!!!!!
@Vp09Iphone10 ай бұрын
I just bought my 07 like 3 days ago and it did this to me.
@EscoWanders10 ай бұрын
@@Vp09Iphone the only way you can fix it is by removing the motherboard and replacing the one capacitor the fails and causes the cluster not to come on, or send it out to a service company who fixes these and they charge you $100 to do the work. The only difficult part is removing it yourself, you don’t need a whole lot of experience on how to wrench to remove it. It’s pretty straight forward, KZfaq is your friend on this! There’s plenty of videos on how to remove it on here 😁 Best of luck!
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped you out!
@IsRealIsraEl-lq7xr7 ай бұрын
@EscoWanders 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!
@ViviennetheVenomous6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Have had to use this twice in three days, but so far it’s been the only thing that’s worked.
@mystermathers6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@pauserelax7358Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Short, sweet, and right to the point. So far this was the easiest solution that I have seen. I do not think I can find anything better.
@mystermathersАй бұрын
Thanks, glad it worked for you!
@lastcommodore20714 ай бұрын
It took me several attempts, but this method finally worked! Tremendous relief .. thank you, thank you!!
@mystermathers4 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@albertgerbel84728 ай бұрын
Methods I’ve used before didn’t work and this one did! Thank you! 🔥
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@oscarbermiss-martinez27519 ай бұрын
Thank you, so very much. I’m borrowing my friend’s vehicle and the display pulled this jive on me. Your workaround did the job, for now. Man, you saved me entirely too much stress. Thanks, again.
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@eclassfb93359 ай бұрын
Wow, it worked once I turned the headlights on with the door open! Thank you!
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@katiekawaii Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Worked perfect, first time! 🙌
@mystermathers6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@rigsteel19666 ай бұрын
Bless you. The brake and unlock worked!❤️ Hallelujah.
@mystermathers6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@ignitemylifeusa11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 really worked and such a easy fix
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@almetas_grandbaby5 ай бұрын
Lord thank youuuuuuuu, the only thing that worked!
@mystermathers5 ай бұрын
Glad it worked!
@malaysiavance8411 Жыл бұрын
This actually helped thank god!
@mystermathersАй бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@Kaputek Жыл бұрын
Dude, you're a genius 👏!
@mystermathers Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@lalaanderson457011 ай бұрын
DITTO😊
@liguania8 ай бұрын
Thank You! This WORKED!!!
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
Glad it worked!
@eduardoeltortugaАй бұрын
Worked for me! Thank you
@mystermathersАй бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@blenderadam9 ай бұрын
Thank you! This worked!
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@marwansamer12058 ай бұрын
the best I did tried everything that is the only one it worked thank you
@mystermathers6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@mystermathers6 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@massawaentertainment7 Жыл бұрын
Wowww thank you brother ❤🎉😮
@mystermathers Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@09ironman110 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot it works great
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@sashal634510 ай бұрын
Awesome go around! Seems like it should be a recall though
@nickharrisonUSA3 ай бұрын
Works! Thanks 😊
@mystermathers3 ай бұрын
Glad it worked!
@northsidetowing8 ай бұрын
Once done with that simply always open your drivers door before pushing the off button. wait a moment then leave. three months so far no issues
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
Nice!
@detectoracehole9402 ай бұрын
I love you sr
@mystermathers23 күн бұрын
Glad it worked!
@chrishansen5533Ай бұрын
Not sure how you figured this out but it works
@mystermathersАй бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@aslammohamedaslam66155 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 👍
@mystermathers23 күн бұрын
You are very welcome
@mohammadalsalman295024 күн бұрын
thank you
@mystermathers24 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@maverickcarey72885 ай бұрын
Money! Worked first try.
@mystermathers5 ай бұрын
Glad this worked for you!
@clownbaby43 Жыл бұрын
Worked
@mystermathers23 күн бұрын
I'm glad!
@AntonioPorras-gc2ky3 ай бұрын
Gracias me funcionó
@mystermathers23 күн бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@omarelsherbiny9322 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it worked for a while but it shuts off after a couple of days did anyone find a permanent solution?
@mystermathers Жыл бұрын
Honestly, the real fix is to take the dash apart and replace the cluster. That alone is expensive just for labor unless you do it yourself. Clusters can be found on Ebay, most with program your mileage before shipping it to you.
@timothycreamer8610 Жыл бұрын
Replace a very inexpensive capacitor and up it's value to 220uf and while you're there test the adjacent capacitors to be on the safe side.
@omarelsherbiny932210 ай бұрын
Thank you guys!!
@IsRealIsraEl-lq7xr7 ай бұрын
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!
@user-us3gq5cu8e10 ай бұрын
Do you have the key FOB plugged into the car while doing this?
@mystermathers8 ай бұрын
No, I had it in my hand so I could press the lock/unlock buttons.
@SusieCano-pv5zj3 ай бұрын
Hi, I recently got my car battery changed at Toyota. Drove it home.. later than evening I went to get groceries and my dashboard was completely off. The only thing I can’t do is hit the unlock button because my key fob isn’t working. (Costs $500 at Toyota to get it fixed and not doing that) trust me, I’ve changed batteries and the key fob just doesn’t signal my car (smart key) so with that being said.. is there another way to do it without pressing key fob? Thanks!!
@mystermathers3 ай бұрын
You need to locate the 12v battery in the hatch area. It's located on the passenger side under a small access panel. Once located, there will be a RED cover (Unless it's missing) over the positive terminal of the battery, remove the RED cover and you should see TWO plastic connectors, one being large and white and the other to the right of that one, a smaller plastic connector. Remove BOTH connectors from the battery, wait for a few minutes, and then plug them back in. This should solve your issue, if not then idk...hope this helps!? In case you can't find what I'm talking about, watch this video, he shows you what I'm referring to. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ab5gecp_xLrZgGw.htmlsi=2b3-pGt0niaw1hFu
@ALIHADEYVAZOV-cu3se7 ай бұрын
Halal olsun sene
@butumkaing9659 Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉
@LoamWolf Жыл бұрын
Which unlock did you hit???
@mystermathers Жыл бұрын
The unlock button on the key fob.
@comedianstaphonjohnson394810 ай бұрын
Are Prius really worth all this trouble?I'm car shopping for some fuel efficient cars
@hecg8310 ай бұрын
Yes
@mrxman58110 ай бұрын
It's the best car I've ever owned, but be careful with buying used. I've owned mine for 19 years (longest ever) and started to have some problems around 4 years ago when I first needed to replace the hybrid battery. I replaced it was a rebuilt one that lasted 3.5 years and then replaced it with another rebuild one earlier this year. I also needed to replace things that wear out over the last 19 years like door locks, headlight bulbs, both rear light assemblies because the LEDs went out, and the multi CD player. I still get around 42-44 mpg. When new it would get around 50-52 mpg. I currently have around 285,000 miles on it, but I've been ready for a new car for the last few years now. I ordered a new Prius Prime March of 2023 and still waiting. In hoping by the end of the year.🤞 BTW I had the disappearing dash thing happen three times since the beginning of 2023. . I recommend buying the newest Prius you can and hopefully from a single owner or from a dealer with a good certification process and warranty.