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Your clear instructions just resolved and cleared the brake light, ABS, VSP, caution light on my 2006 prius on 1st first try. Yesterday, I failed to apply brake firmly on this 160+k mile prius, these trouble lights shown up , 2 front brakes stopped working and 2 rear brakes have a hard time to stop it. I know this is costly to fix at dealer, but found your excellent video. Thank you for your kindness to share info and may God bless you and your loved ones! Cheers... happy holidays!

Wow, I followed the footsteps you say in the video and I couldn't believe. I thought it was a joke, but I did and it worked. All the lights were erased and the car works perfectly. The brakes work very well. You saved me $1,600 of ABS plus $960 of labor. Thank you very much, it's great.

That whispering was hilarious

This guy speaks truth. Just did it and it worked. As mentioned below if you don’t see the screen, the pin is not far enough in the holes. Thank goodness!! Thanks for making this!

Thanks KZfaq guy from 5 years ago! My brakes decided to give me the exact problem you described on my way home from work but resetting them this way worked perfectly!

Thank you! I was at the dealer repair place yesterday for my tune up noticed those lights. Dude was honest with me, said the machine they use is $175 an hour plus labor...I said I would gamble on youtube. I just followed your directions...it worked perfectly. Thank you! You saved me stress and money!

OH MY WORD!! I was about ready to sell my 07 Prius for parts to a junkyard. Dealership had told me it would cost $3,552 to repair ABS. It was not driveable. Stumbled upon your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You saved me tons! Has anyone had the brake problem return?

Took longer to find a paper clip than the actual reset... 2012 Prius... Worked perfectly! Thanks!

I found this video linked in a Reddit thread and my car owes its life to you and that Redditor who shared a link to your video. I admit I was extremely skeptical about whether this could possibly work but it actually did. I still can't believe. Thank you a million times for sharing this!!

Thank you! This information saved me some money I didn’t have in the first place! You and the girl recoding BLESSED Me! May God bless you in return!

DUDEEEEE. I cannot thank you enough for this video. I was scheduled for an appointment with Toyota and I knew they were automatically going to charge me $170 just to do a diagnostic (which pisses me off to no end) plus the cost of repairs. I did some research on the issue and you and others in the comments have said the same thing - they were going to tell me it was a bad actuator. I felt like I had to go to Toyota because problems with brakes are no joke and my husband uses this as his commuter car to work in the mountains and I didn’t want to take chances because the brakes kept lurching forward. This fixed the issue! Seriously man - THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Hey, GREAT JOB! You are to be HIGHLY COMMENDED for providing a fix for this problem. You have saved countless people from taking their car to the Dealers who are only too quick to invent problems to justify charging customers hundreds if not thousands of dollars. If they had awards for being a helpful human being, you should be voted for an award!

Bloody love the Prius community! Can't believe this worked 😂😂. Thank you!

HOLY COW!!! 2015 Prius. Abs traction control and brake light. All about actuator and brake “something ”. These are “bad news” lights. Pretty scary. Worked first try!! Car drives better than it did six months ago. Lol. Still gonna have Toyota check the system and tell me I’m good though. People kept telling me to not even drive it. It HAD to be towed. I’ll say if this works dude. Wow Thank you SOOOOO MUCH. !!

Very lucky to have found your video, young man. My 2012 Prius did not look like yours under the console- the white box you showed when showing where to insert the paperclip was not visible. The under console area in my car had a cover almost all the way under the steering column - same material as the dashboard. Though I was disappointed, before turning the car on I decided to pump the brakes 8 times real fast like you said, thinking it couldn't hurt. Turned the car on and to my delight, the lights for the ABS, Brake and Traction Control did not come on! A test drive confirmed the braking and smooth drive 'feeling' were restored. Thank you! We had an appointment with a dealer in two days. Thing is - these lights just randomly appeared on Sunday (today is Tuesday) - we did not have any maintenance or wheel bearing work done other than a standard oil change about 3 months ago. Sounds like this issue with the 3 lights may be a common issue - putting lots of $ into dealership's coffers. Thank you for helping me keep my hard earned money!

Worked on the first try. My brake pedal was hard a rock to engage and this fixed it immediately. This problem started pretty soon after I had my tires changed so that might have been it. Thank you!

Thank you!!! I left my car on while replacing pads. I couldn't figure out what I had done wrong. I used your video to reset and presto!!! Brakes great now.

A very big THANK YOU for posting your video. Just the other day my 2010 Prius lost its brake feel, and warning lights came on: brake, traction control, and ABS. The fix outlined in your video fixed my problem and restored full feel to my brakes. All is well again. I have peace of mind. And I have confidence in my braking system. Thank you for contributing to the betterment of the human race.

3 years later. This worked great on my Dad's prius. He's been driving around with ear plugs from the obnoxious loud pitched sound cause he's too cheap to go to the dealer. Now, the car runs great with no lights!

This was amazing. Had brake cylinder leak and air got into system. Apparently this caused the solenoid to close and needed to have brakes professionally bleed and reset. This worked. So much anxiety and grief solved. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much. I had read about the 8 brake-press procedure, but yours differed in two ways from the other one: that it has to be done in five seconds, and that you should have your foot on the brake when turning the car on. Not sure which of those two things made a difference, but your method worked. After spending two days swapping out the ABS module and bleeding the brakes I had thought my new module was bad until I found your video. I was just about the most frustrated I've ever been. So this video saved the day.

2024 on 2004 Prius and I can’t thank you enough for this video you saved us so much money! I truly appreciate you

Confirmed, this worked on my 2008 Prius. Thanks my dude

You look as young as my youngest son! But you taught me a thing or two! A mechanic told my wife she needed to take her 2012 Prius to Toyota. Your advice worked and the wife commented that the brakes felt normal. Thank you so much!

Thank you for this great video, I had the same problem, I followed the steps and within minutes all lights went off and the brakes worked as normal. Your assistance is highly appreciated

I can't express enough how relieved I felt after the fix you told, worked. Thanks, man!!!!

10:38pm here in Fiji and just heavy down pour. The moment I saw this video I just couldn't wait to try this myself. It works perfectly 👌 thank you @Southern Bang for sharing this video

Yes! The instructions on which pins to put the paper clip were the money maker. Thank you sir. Worked on my 2012 lexus ct200h ❤

Today is January 21th 2024. I had the same problem with my Prius 2013. Man thank you so much for this help. It really works.

Just fixed my 2011 Prius--did exactly what you outline and got it done in 7-10 min.. WOW!👏

I cannot believe this works! THANK YOU!!! My brake lights were all on but the brakes seemed to be ok. Got a quote to replace the actuator for $1500. Tried this and all the lights are off and the brakes are working better than they have in a year! Thank you.

Man, you're a genius 👏 . Wish KZfaq and the wolrd have more people like you life would be so much better...

I normally do not comment on KZfaq videos, but your method worked! I greatly appreciate you. Thank you.

@southernbang This trick really worked on my 2010 prius. Thank you so much for saving both time and money. Can't highlight enough how helpful this video is for every prius owner.

I thank you so much, I just changed the pads on the front of my wife's 2015 V, and those lights came on. I"m like WTF? I disconnected the 12V before the process, and physically was super easy, thought I was going to have to bleed the brakes somehow, as the pedal was dropping to the floor. I did this, lights reset, behaves completely normally. Love the car, just hate the dumb stuff they've integrated to make it impossible to self service. You saved my bacon, and days of wife berating! Bless you!

At first it didn’t work, but I realized I had to pump the brakes faster and at least 10x. It worked by the 3rd try. Brakes are great now!! Taking you and you’re mom out for lunch whenever you’re in town!!😊

So we replaced the breaks and they didn't engage properly after watching this video the lights are still on but the breaks work amazingly! You saved a life because my mom would drive her car in the snow season if she had to and with breaks that don't work properly she would have easily gotten into a wreck. So breaks work well just before winter season we good to go!

I appreciate you taking time to share this, thank you! Very clear straight to the point, I appreciate the help my man!

Super awesome!!! Thank you for this video...after going through a nightmare wheel bearing job I was confronted with these lights....you saved me so much time and troubleshooting

just bought a ‘06 Camry yesterday, it had these problems and I tried this. istg it worked I was shocked no cap this helped fr thanks buddy saved me some money

Wow and you made this video 4 years ago.. crazy.. and helps me today.. like information time travel... oh i see the Flux capacitor on the display screen.. haha. Except u only have to get the prius up to 44mph.. instead of 88. Thanks again.

I didn’t believe it! It’s worked!!! I’m going to return the new ABS sensor. I’m glad that I scrolled down a little to find your video. And in my Prius I have these 4th and 5th pins marked. 🎉

Hello sir, thank you for your video. But I'd suggest being clearer as which of the holes the jumper cable/paper clip needs to go into. Your explanation was a bit vague, so I suggest actually showing the jumper installed for clarity. It is actually the 5th one from right to left on the top row and the 4th one from right to left on the bottom row. Again, I'm not knocking your video because you're in fact trying to help the Prius community save money and I appreciate that very much. I too changed the wheel bearing hubs on the front end of my 2009 Prius, and it caused these warning lights to come on, this was the fix I was searching for as I know that my brake system is operational.

this video just saved me a ton of time and money, thank you!

Thank you so much, this is solving such a headache and the Toyota flaws are annoying, this even wipe out my maintenance light off, which only can be reset at certain oil change places. 😊 you are the best !

Haha, thank you so much! I did as you said and this cool maintenance-looking screen comes up (seems like a dealer-tech access screen or something), I pressed the brakes a whole bunch of times and the dashboard lights (VSC, ABS, etc.) started blinking. Turned car off, removed pin and everything looks good!! 🎉👍

Wow. First time ever leaving a KZfaq comment. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🎉

I HAVE TO THANK YOU. EXCELLENT FIX FOR A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN MAKING MY LIFE MISERABLE! AMAZING FIX! THANKS

Thank you so much for this!! My lights just came on today out of nowhere, and my brakes weren't working correctly. Did this on my lunch break, and it fixed everything! Saved me a bunch of money!

This works ! Keep a paper clip in your car!! All the lights are gone , had no stopping power . Thanks man solid work !!!!

Thank you young man , you'v saved me valuable time and a lot of money , your video is the best on KZfaq .

I did the same bearing repairs and thought I damaged the speed sensors. Replaced both and the front brakes were still not engaging. Hell I even replaced one of the calipers that looked a little messed up. Bled the whole system, and was ready to throw in the towel. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much brother, i just tried 3 times and the last one I hit the brake pedal 8 times faster than the first ones and now my car is fine, God bless you and your family.

My abs system locked up and this steps worked. Thank you so much

Misty here from Kaneohe , Hawaii . Thank you for this video. My car was down because the battery ground wire was loose caused things to go haywire wire.

I just replaced my brakes. Brake light and ABS light were on. This helped!

Dude...It works thanks a lot! Prius 2010.

Woow!! It worked in my second attempt. You really need to hit that brake very fast until it gets soft and nice. Dude you saved me 2 grands. Thank you

Worked for me like a charm, first i just tried with the paperclip reset from another video didnt fix the ABS VSC light. then i tried this with pumping the brakes 8 times within 5 seconds and the lights went off! thanks alot saved me alot of cash

Dude you saved me a 590 dollar estimate from the dealership. Thank you 👏🏾

literally just fixed a roommates car with this! thank you so much

Wow amazing trick brother, God bless you You save thousands of dollars for people here

Thank you so much!!! I had to replace the brake caliper, rotor and pads. I was confused why all the lights came on n why bleeding the brakes wasnt working properly. Until i saw your video 🤩🎉 i saved so much money n it was all so fing easy. To anyone who can't get the brake caliper bolts off use a car jack n wrench to loosen.

I was quoted $4,135 for ABS/ Brake booster from the Toyota dealership. What can I say, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤you are awesome!!!!

Thank you ever so much. We had rear wheel bearings changed at Toyota $1600 and shortly after ABS, brake lights, etc and front brakes weren’t working right. E did exactly as you said and it fixed it. Thank you

Thanks God for you tube, and thank you for the tip. I was on the highway and got a big scare when I stepped on the brakes, the pedal went down and nothing, I pressed again and fortunately stopped. A bunch of lights came out and I pulled over. I opened the phone watch your video and proceeded. As soon as I did the thing the brakes worked normal again. Thank you.

Thank you so much for your video. You saved me a lot of money. I loved the whispering in the back ground reminding you of not going to dealer :)

THIS WORKED!!!! thank you so much! I just replaced my hybrid battery and could not handle another costly repair. truly thankful for you sharing!

holy crap thanks brother - this solved my problem with the lights. i lost regenerative braking for some reason, the same lights popped up. i did the paper clip in the ports & 8+ pumps of the brake pedal and the lights went away, and the regenerative braking came back. this worked on my gen 3 prius. amazing.

Dude you completely fixed my car and I got the same $1200 quote you did. Thank you eternally

You are awesome this video fixed my issue. I took my 2012 Prius V to Toyota as well as another mechanic they all said it was the actuator even though my brakes weren't out and this quick fix corrected the issue.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! God knows how much I would’ve paid at the dealership! You saved this teacher some bucks!

Wooow, it worked. Thaaaaaaaaaank you. I have had this problem for months now and was just dealing with it

I read the posts before I tried your fix but was still doubtful. I just came back from trying and IT REALLY WORKED! You are Da Man, Thank You!

Too late for me to save me some money, but thank you for the video. After replacing rear pads and rotors, this happened and my mechanic did not know what to do. I took it the dealer and $200 and 1/2 hour later, it was OK again.

Dude !!! You saved me lots of bucks !! May god bless you and your family and give you all the luxuries of this life and good health :-)

Your Awesome! Just changed brakes and rotors on front and because of these lights that went on had to check speed sensor cables they seemed fine no cuts. Front brakes didn't work well at all. Came across your video. Thank you so much all works well now no lights

You are amazing! This worked immediately and saved me time and money! 2005 Prius!

i love this guy, just spitting facts for no reason at all ❤

Thank you! I just replaced rear drum and shoes (not a fun job for a novice) only to be frustrated with the Abs and brake light. i knew the brakes were good from road test. You saved me from getting reamed by service pros.

Thank you very much!! It worked the first time doing it….you are the man.☮️❤️☯️

This video kicks major ass!! Fixed my Prius in less than 10 minute!! Thank you brother!

You saved me $3,600 that was a quote from the toyota stealership, oppps, meant dealership, but i knew the brake booster wasnt bad, if my brakes were working .. thank you !!!!!

Works like a charm every damn time!!! Thanks so much!!!

You saved my father in law thousands with this fix, thank you!

Worked - Thank you. Had a shop change the Struts, then driving home E Brake, ABS & Slip Indicator light came on and lost Regenerative Braking. Got home and did the paperclip thing and VIOLA! Worked like a charm... Thanks again, and who is that talking to you at the end of the video?

This video just saved me $4000!!! Which is what Toyota quoted me to fix my brake actuator that they said was going bad!!! Saving money is the exact same as earning money so ty ty ty!!!

I know most comments say it worked, and, i just did it on my 2012, it freaking worked first try, boom! Thanks for posting!

From the heart, thank you so much for your insight and willingness to help others!!! May God bless!!!

i thought this was a joke, i was in a desperate situation where my brakes failed during my drivers test and i tried this and it somehow worked. amazing

thanks for this. this worked for me. i'm wondering if this malfunction ever happened again for anyone and how long until it popped up again

THANK YOU SO MUCH ! I WAS PANIC AFTER REPLACE A FRONT BRAKE PADS. BECAUSE IT DIDNT BRAKE ANYTHING EXCEPT THE BACK SHOES BRAKE. AFTER FOLLOWED TO YOUR INSTRCUTION AND I MADE IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. THANK YOU BROTHER , GOD BLESS YOU, JUST SUBSCRIBED YOUR CHANEL

Love the whispering narrarator! Good tip!!

Thank you so much you just help me fix my car! This instantly fixed the problem that was locking my brakes up ! 🎉❤

Thank you so so so much You saved a lot of money thank you again

Thanks this totally worked. What BS Toyota screwed me over but you saved me! My hero

I had a mouse chew through my rear passenger ABS line, ABS and brake warning lights came on. The cruise control stopped working and braking took longer. Ordered new line and reconnected line but still ABS light and brake warning light was on, until I tried the paper clip trick that you recommended. Works like a charm, brakes are also stopping better too now. In my case the screen didn't pop up (2015 Prius), but the ABS, brake lights were flashing. Did the brake pump, shut it off and then restarted and did a test drive. Super great video. Thank you!

after toyota quoted me $3k and another shop wouldn't even touch it i just wanna say THANK YOU, from a broke college student that couldn't afford it ❤️

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I did what you said and it worked perfectly. Brakes operate normally.