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Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Mo G, May 9, 2013.

  1. Mo G

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    In the engine bay, is there a positive battery terminal? If so where? Can some one please post a picture of what it looks like?
     
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    I hear rumors that one was added in 2013, but I do not think there is one in a 2012.
     
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    The only thing I can think of is the terminal used for jumper cables. That's about all it's good for.
     
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    I have a 2012, where is this terminal located? I've read in other parts of this forum that there is a live terminal in the fuse box. Any one have any idea where any of these things are located?
     
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    In the later 2013s, it is here:
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    Looks like it was a mid year change, c's after 1/13 have it

     
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    We still have a hot wire in that location, we just don't have the jumper plug.
     
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    in the fuse box. you should have a heavy gauge positive wire coming there. if you have a 2013 that was made in 2012 you wont have the jumper connection.
     
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    Thanks for all the help guys. Where is this live wire? I want to hook up my new HID's I had retrofitted, they shipped them back but I need a positive battery terminal to hook up for the harness'. What part of the fuse box would I use for this harness? I know I sound very stupid, but I have no idea when it comes to wiring what I should do.
     
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    saw that one, but it's not really specific as to which one is the terminal. It says to use the heavy gauge wire. So I connect it to the where the white wire is plugged in?
     
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    Look in the picture above and compare to your car. It will be in the exact same spot, just will be a bolt instead of the terminal.
     
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    Ah, okay. Thanks for the help.
     
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