Hi,

My 2003 Prius is the earlier version but I will try to replicate this problem later:

1) accelerator fully to the floor
2) shift (manual control, not a button) to "N"

I have shifted to "N" while in a hill climb with a significant throttle and not had a problem. The engine briefly revs. However, I will have my Graham scanner recording the data to see what happens.

If I can 'rent' an NHW20 Prius, I'll try to replicate the problem in the rental. I have heard the 'floor mat' theory before.

Body damage from the fire? Any photos?

Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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