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    Prius needs jump start, too often.

    Ok been looking locally and online. Keep coming back to the local Pepboys. They have a Bosch AGM battery that will end up less than $160...
    Post by: William Pappas, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius needs jump start, too often.

    How often do y’all recommend charging the starting battery? Wil battery minder/tender top it off properly? Or do I need to use my regular charger?...
    Post by: William Pappas, Aug 26, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius needs jump start, too often.

    Ok, update #2. They did do a different test on the battery. Still good. Found a parasitic draw from a dome light switch. For now problem fixed....
    Post by: William Pappas, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius needs jump start, too often.

    Thanks everyone for the input. The battery is about 5 years old. Both dealers tested it. Car is a daily driver as well. Update. Very kind...
    Post by: William Pappas, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Prius needs jump start, too often.

    We have a 2010 Prius. It has been well maintained and has been fault free for 94K miles. Three weeks ago I had to go and jump start it for my...
    Thread by: William Pappas, Aug 23, 2018, 34 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting