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Is my 12v dying?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Johnmo, Dec 17, 2014.

  1. Johnmo

    Johnmo Junior Member

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    I turn my key, lights come on, then dim, the the ready light comes on a few seconds later. Sometimes, the ready light won't come on and I have to wait a minute, and try again.
     
    #1 Johnmo, Dec 17, 2014
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    Yes, Definitely
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Do get the throttle plate and area cleaned. When I had a 'sticky' throttle plate that was one of the symptoms along with the check engine light.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #3 bwilson4web, Dec 17, 2014
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    Sure. Right AFTER you get the battery replaced.
    Did your sticky throttle plate cause the dash lights to dim, Bob ?? ;)
     
    #4 Easy Rider 2, Dec 17, 2014
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Well it might have the flames shooting out of my eyes and the smoke from my ears.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Weak 12 v batteries cause many gremlins. Replacement (or at least cleaning up the connections) should always be high on lists of responses.

    I could see the throttle-plate motor sucking amps to get into "flaps up" mode and dimming dash lights.



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    Nah, no I couldn't. That was a lie.
     
    #6 tochatihu, Dec 18, 2014
  7. Johnmo

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    Confirmed, it was the battery
     
    #7 Johnmo, Jan 5, 2015
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