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what to do with Optima battery?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by NinnJinn, Oct 18, 2013.

  1. NinnJinn

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    last week I purchased a optima yellow top battery for my 2002 Prius now that I know the Prius is no longer financially able to operate I purchased a 2008 Prius. I started a thread in the generation 2 forum to see if I could just take the Optima battery out of the 2002 and put it in the 2008.

    Patrick informed need that in order for it to work I would have to have the battery situated to wear the post were very close to the fender well and if I was in an accident it could result in catastrophic circumstances so my question is what do I do with the Optima battery that I just purchased less than 10 days ago for the 2002 Prius?
     
    #1 NinnJinn, Oct 18, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    ebay? You will have to sell it As Is as they can't get warranty support.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Oct 18, 2013
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    denovo '02 Prius 240K

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    So Optima batteries do not have a transferable warranty? Too bad, I'm due for a replacement on my original 12v battery ('02 with 255k). :(
     
    #3 denovo, Oct 18, 2013
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    You return it to the seller for warranty work.
     
    #4 JimboPalmer, Oct 18, 2013
  5. NinnJinn

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    That stinks!
     
    #5 NinnJinn, Oct 18, 2013
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    For 90% of owners, not having to mail back a hazmat package would be a good thing. Allowing the seller to do warranty claims make a lot of sense for a car battery, at least most of the time.

    This is one of the other times.
     
    #6 JimboPalmer, Oct 18, 2013
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