Hi Mendel, you’ve always been helpful when I’ve asked you a question. After just over 10 years 8 months and over 160,000 miles, the 12 volt battery on our 2014 Prius has finally failed. So, I’m looking at options. AAA wants $250 for their replacement, Costco wants $180 for theirs (Interstate). Do you recommend either of these or another brand? Thanks for any advice. Cheers, Dave
Dealerships up here are absurdly high priced, even just for the battery. Still, they may have memory, they’re nothing special.
Turns out my dealer was just under $216 for a True Start w/84 mo warranty. They gave me a military discount, so just over $194 plus tax. They also said I could start the car, let it run and change the battery without losing memory. I hesitate to do that though, so I’m waiting on the memory saver to be delivered tomorrow.
I used a #30 lawn mower battery from Walmart for more than 3 years on my 2005 Prius. In this one my son bullied me into purchasing a $150 bat. from Walmart. I had to only make minor changes on the battery post connections. With this battery I feel free to help jump start someone in need.
Hey PC! Saw your question in my thread. I was just fine until last October, then I was hit with a bunch of problems. Between work & juggling the onslaught of problems, I had to put YouTube videos aside for a bit. But they'll be back soon. Still in my car & love it. April 11th will be the 3 year anniversary. This forum needs to hire you as a mod or something. Your knowledge is quite amazing when it comes to Prius'
Hi Bisco. Sorry to bother you. Would you be able to look at my post on leaking brake fluid and offer any advice?
Hi Mendel. Sorry to bother you. Would you be able to look at my post on leaking brake fluid and offer any advice?
I sent a note to the moderator about a duplicate post. I also asked the moderator how they are doing.
Hi folks. I'm still driving my 2005 Prius. I need help with a good RV/Boat storage place in Tucson. Also best practices.
Hi Mendel, On my 2011 Prius I was putting the caliper for front right brakes back on. Lucky me, I stripped the upper steering knuckle bolt of the caliper bracket. I had my wrench set at 101 ft. lbs.; but that doesn't matter now. What are your thoughts? My guess is it is a steering knuckle replacement. Never done that? Thanks, Ken
How did you strip it? The bolt threads are damaged, it's head rounded, or? Might be the damage is just to the bolt, hopefully. 101 ft/lb's is correct torque. Did you lube the threads maybe?
Hello from Los Angeles. I came across your message and was surprised because what happened to me now 2-27-25 you described back in 22. Everything is exactly the same. But there is no continuation of how you solved the issue. Please write at least briefly. I'm talking about the buttons on the steering wheel of the Prius Thank you.
Hi Kris, I need a couple more days. Terribly sadly I have to attend TWO Memorial services tomorrow and Sunday. Will write back as soon as I can.
Mendel, I've been trying to reach out and get a hold of Jack with Nexcell battery project lithium. I've had some serious issues with a V2.5 pack I installed. I pulled it out and put my old stock Toyota NiMH blades back in. I have some crazy photos....
Hey man. I see you had trouble with your V1 pack... I have the V2.5 pack and just had a catastrophic failure. If I didnt stop and take steps I'm sure my car would have caught on fire.....maybe I should have let it. regardless I have some crazy photos.
Hi Camper. I've tried to reach out to Jack to discuss an issue I've had with my Nexcell Pack for my Gen 2. Do you have a contact info for him. I'd like to see if I can solve my issue.
