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2011 12volt battery dead.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by h2photo, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. h2photo

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    We managed to get the prius started this morning and took it in for a battery check, they said it was reading at 10.7 volts. Basically it's dead. We knew that. I'm looking for info on a new battery, I don't have our manual anymore and the place that checked it won't tell us what it is since we aren't buying it from them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     

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  2. bisco

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    all you need is a battery that fits gen 3, 2010-2015.

    dealer is around $200. who is going to install?

    some auto parts stores might be a little cheaper, but there's no free lunch. i got a dealer oem last year, did you get 9 years out of yours?
     
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    Have you asked a Toyota dealer ? Or another "battery store" ?
    If not, why not ??

    Sometimes just paying the extra $30 or so to a dealer really is the best overall solution.

    Pep Boys is often suggested as a source for Prius batteries.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Dec 9, 2020
  4. h2photo

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    Thank you! We got it covered. :). Yes, we did get 9 years out of it! I'm not sure how! And yes, we talked to the dealer as well as a few other places.
     
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    It might be helpful to others (in your area) if you would tell us how/where you ended up "getting it covered".
    :)
     
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    Mine went ten. Looks like Chandler AZ is about seven degrees further south, probably more heat.
     
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  7. h2photo

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    We ordered the replacement from Autozone, picked it up same day and I installed it. Super easy. Only took 10-15 minutes. You just need a #10 Wrench and socket.
     
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