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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 doing a...
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum -
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Bad 12V?
Why would you take a battery anywhere for charging? If you don't own a battery charger, the car will charge it.
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum -
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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, the...
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum -
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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 conventional...
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum -
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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 battery in...
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum -
I hate when people call hornets, "bees."
Post by: Paul Gregory, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes