General discussion regarding the Toyota Prius c Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:36:25 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:36:25 +0000 PriusChat https://priuschat.com/forum/prius-c-main-forum.116/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:18:58 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/12-v-battery-finally-gives-up-the-ghost.259681/ https://priuschat.com/threads/12-v-battery-finally-gives-up-the-ghost.259681/ invalid@example.com (davidc83) davidc83
12 V battery finally gives up the ghost]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:05:13 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-12volt-auxiliary-battery-at-costco-for-178.259644/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-12volt-auxiliary-battery-at-costco-for-178.259644/ invalid@example.com (DanManTX) DanManTX I received it within two days of order (30 pounds, free shipping)

Please note that this is a slightly longer battery (Group size 46B vs original group size 34B) so you have to use a small sledge hammer and bend the metal bracket that holds the side of the battery in place.
Reference attached photos.

The original battery only has 35 Ampere-hours (Ah) and 272 CCA (Cold...

Prius C 12Volt Auxiliary Battery at Costco for $178]]> 1 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:39:58 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-battery-terminal-connector-access.259486/ https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-battery-terminal-connector-access.259486/ invalid@example.com (pasta4breakfast) pasta4breakfast
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Where do you put yours, and what holder are you using? I love the magnet holders, but am new to my 2013 Prius C. I did a quick search and nothing came up in this forum, so hopefully it will be beneficial to others as well.]]> 11 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:13:40 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/new-to-forums.259382/ https://priuschat.com/threads/new-to-forums.259382/ invalid@example.com (Ozo101) Ozo101 1 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:16:02 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-grid-charger.259357/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-grid-charger.259357/ invalid@example.com (14see) 14see
Prius C grid charger]]> 7 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:23:45 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/why-does-this-head-light-bulb-never-come-on.258257/ https://priuschat.com/threads/why-does-this-head-light-bulb-never-come-on.258257/ invalid@example.com (9Shenandoah) 9Shenandoah View attachment 286163

I noticed today no matter what I do this lamp doesn't come on (during the day).
I swapped it with a new one and still nothing.
Is it because I am testing it during the day?
I turned my headlight switch to all positions and tried high beam also]]> 10 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:01:02 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/newbie-qs.259291/ https://priuschat.com/threads/newbie-qs.259291/ invalid@example.com (Macaroni) Macaroni 1) Is there a way to drive it without engine running since I do alot of short trip drives. It's not near as quiet running as my Ole 2005 Impala is,that runs so quiet you don't know it's running.
2). Has air bag & passenger seat icon on meaning either seat switch or belt clip is bad. Replacing belt clip fairy easy ? Seat switch requires removal of said seat. Ugh.
Might just sell it if I can fix those icons. Just too...

Newbie q's]]> 2 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:46:33 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/value-of-my-own-salvage-car-is-it-worth-it.258373/ https://priuschat.com/threads/value-of-my-own-salvage-car-is-it-worth-it.258373/ invalid@example.com (tmeric7) tmeric7
The car is a 2012 Prius c with 252k miles that we've owned since new. I have done everything on the maintenance schedule on time (25 oil changes myself, filters, etc.), including: last coolant flush at 222k miles, and installed the 3rd set of spark plugs at 240k. Well cared for. Underside kept clean....

value of my own salvage car, is it worth it?]]> 7 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:19:09 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-battery-charged-really-fast-dr-prius-app.259025/ https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-battery-charged-really-fast-dr-prius-app.259025/ invalid@example.com (pasta4breakfast) pasta4breakfast
12v battery charged really fast- Dr. Prius App]]> 5 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:59:09 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/what-is-this-on-top-of-the-battery-pack-yaris-hybrid-prius-c.258934/ https://priuschat.com/threads/what-is-this-on-top-of-the-battery-pack-yaris-hybrid-prius-c.258934/ invalid@example.com (Kingsway) Kingsway View attachment 288792]]> 2 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2016-prius-c-ambient-temperature-sensor.254751/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2016-prius-c-ambient-temperature-sensor.254751/ invalid@example.com (rzk) rzk 7 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:12:46 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-not-going-into-ready-mode.258518/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-c-not-going-into-ready-mode.258518/ invalid@example.com (papah) papah 2016 Prius c was giving me hard start but when i jump it with those battery pack jump starter it will start.
recently, i jumped it from work and came home, the next day it refused to start even with the jump starter kit.

I replaced the aux battery with brand new, i tried to start it, i can hear all the routines sounds it makes under the hood and all electronics inside the car turns on but not going into ready mode.

i added the jumper to it but still not starting . i checked the AM 1...

Prius C not going into ready mode]]> 5 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:39:49 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2014-prius-c-shakes.258458/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2014-prius-c-shakes.258458/ invalid@example.com (2014 Prius c) 2014 Prius c
2014 Prius c shakes]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:04:18 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/disable-traction-control-for-winter-situations.112172/ https://priuschat.com/threads/disable-traction-control-for-winter-situations.112172/ invalid@example.com (BlackPC2) BlackPC2
Disable Traction Control for winter situations?]]> 53 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:48:23 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/flickering-led-drls-help.257945/ https://priuschat.com/threads/flickering-led-drls-help.257945/ invalid@example.com (24TitanPilot) 24TitanPilot Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:48:12 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2013-prius-c-electric-issue.257634/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2013-prius-c-electric-issue.257634/ invalid@example.com (tonytang) tonytang
2013 prius C electric issue]]> 23 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:36:31 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/adding-jump-point-to-early-2012-prius-c.257719/ https://priuschat.com/threads/adding-jump-point-to-early-2012-prius-c.257719/ invalid@example.com (Jamessignguy) Jamessignguy 4 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:59:59 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/can-you-help-me-understand-what-were-they-thinking.257718/ https://priuschat.com/threads/can-you-help-me-understand-what-were-they-thinking.257718/ invalid@example.com (sfemet) sfemet
My 2013 c has much to love. I've owned it since 2017 and it's just a great little car.

Occasionally though, there are elements of the design that just baffle me. Thought it would be fun to post this to the forum for insights and a few laughs.

This morning, I noticed a place under the right windshield wiper that was completely crusted with dirt. As I tried to clean it, the dirt was caked in the ridges and really hard to extract.

I admit that the car is (a) parked...

Can you help me understand-What were they thinking?]]> 4 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:04:23 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/no-outside-temp-reading.257670/ https://priuschat.com/threads/no-outside-temp-reading.257670/ invalid@example.com (Bernard13pc) Bernard13pc No ambient temp reading. Just two dashes. - - degrees F, sensor at left front grill looks fine. Any ideas? Thanks.]]> 2