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2012 Prius Plugin with 62k miles - Do I need a new 12v battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Rainking, Jan 14, 2016.

  1. Sergiospl

    Sergiospl Senior Member

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    Was told unlike Gen 2, Gen 3 does not have this test mode!
    I see several Multimeter Battery Tester models on Amazon, but which one to buy?.
    Thanks!

     
  2. Sporin

    Sporin Prius Noob

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    My 2010 with106k miles on it is still on it's original battery. Never any issues starting, not even after sitting for a week+.
     
  3. WilDavis

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    I replaced the original 12V battery on my Gen II about a month ago, my Gen II has nearly 108,000 miles on it now! The symptoms of the battery failure came on very suddenly! (…be warned! :eek:)
     
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    For your purpose everything should work, I would buy $20 with many good reviews.
     
  5. VovCA

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    I think checking battery should be simple:

    1. Push power button once.
    2. Turn lights.
    3. Measure by voltmeter (access is simple)

    If 12.1-12.X V then it's ok. Anything wrong?