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  1. Paul Gregory attached a file to the thread Bad 12V?.

    I'd heard stories about the LVL 1 chargers that come with the car being stolen, so I bought a much cheaper one online. So far, it's been...

    LVL1 Charger 1.jpg LVL1 Charger 2.jpg Jul 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM

  2. Paul Gregory replied to the thread Bad 12V?.

    Why would you take a battery anywhere for charging? If you don't own a battery charger, the car will charge it.

    Jul 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM

  3. Paul Gregory replied to the thread 2025 July 4th sale. 20% off Toyota genuine parts through July 7th.

    Forgive my cynicism, but 20% off does not excite me, considering that it was probably marked up 40% beforehand.

    Jul 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM

  4. Paul Gregory replied to the thread Bad 12V?.

    I'm no expert on lead-acid battery technology, but I believe the charge level should be increased in lower temperatures, and of course,...

    Jul 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM

  5. Paul Gregory replied to the thread Bad 12V?.

    I don't think CCA (cold cranking amps) is a useful number for this type of vehicle. There is no cranking, as the car doesn't use a...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM

  6. Paul Gregory replied to the thread A couple of charging questions….

    I'm sure it doesn't matter. Neither lvl 1 or lvl 2 produce enough current to degrade the battery. If you want to shoot for maximum...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM

  7. Paul Gregory replied to the thread Shakeout tour.

    I think I've gone full circle with the parasitic drain problem; I have found some workarounds. Using the SE charger maintains the 12 V...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM

  8. Paul Gregory replied to the thread A couple of charging questions….

    I was referring to the time before battery protection was available on Samsung. After my battery ballooned out of the case on my...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM

  9. Paul Gregory replied to the thread A couple of charging questions….

    "80%" is a matter of opinion. For many types of lithium cells, 4.2V is considered full, however, some phones charge to 4.5 volts,...

    Jul 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM

  10. Paul Gregory replied to the thread Yellowjackets -- the wasp/hornet.

    I hate when people call hornets, "bees."

    Jul 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

  11. Paul Gregory replied to the thread VGate Battery Assistant battery monitor.

    I heard about that issue last year, but I don't think I've experienced it. I don't leave the EVSE more than a day past full charge. I...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM

  12. Paul Gregory replied to the thread VGate Battery Assistant battery monitor.

    While the dealers never disclosed that they had found a cause, I believe the high parasitic drain happens when the car is doing system...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM

  13. Paul Gregory replied to the thread VGate Battery Assistant battery monitor.

    I was inspired to find a solution after I had parked the car for about 2 hours to take a hike. I returned to a dead battery, where the...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM

  14. Paul Gregory replied to the thread VGate Battery Assistant battery monitor.

    I didn't buy the 100Ah lithium battery for the cooler, but it came into use for that purpose after I realized I couldn't replace my 12V...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM

  15. Paul Gregory replied to the thread VGate Battery Assistant battery monitor.

    Thanks for the tip. I didn't know the car could be locked when it's running.

    Jul 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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