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Changing 12v battery myth?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Syongkwarn, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Syongkwarn

    Syongkwarn Junior Member

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    I told one of my friends I wanna upgrade the 12v battery. He told me I cant do it myself. I have to let dealer install it for me. Last time he did it on his car, no lights on the dashboard came up afterward. I tried to google it, it doesn't seem people having problem with it except they lost radio setting.

    So, can I install it myself?

    When get a new battery, do I need to charge it first before install?

    Prius has really small space for battery [http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/prius-12V/]. Is there any +1,400 watt battery that can fit in there without tearing and cutting? Wanna upgrade my audio system.

    Or should I just add another battery?
     
    #1 Syongkwarn, Apr 3, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #2 JimboPalmer, Apr 3, 2013
  3. 69shovlhed

    69shovlhed Surly tree hugger

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    yup. put an ultima in mine, no probs.
     
    #3 69shovlhed, Apr 3, 2013
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