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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jwads, Aug 9, 2009.

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  1. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    Oh one last word of warning:

    DO NOT JUMP the other person's car backwards. Do not short circuit your jumper cables by tapping them together to make a spark.

    If you screw up, you'll be in for a VERY EXPENSIVE repair.
     
    #21 Bob64, Jan 14, 2010
  2. ScottG10

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    Has anyone looked at the +12v connection that your supposed to attach too?
    It looks like a piece of jewelry!
     
    #22 ScottG10, Jan 14, 2010
  3. DRLeahy

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    JayMan, You're a genius. Thank you. I got my car started. But why would it have gone dead? I would (almost) swear I did not leave the lights on (it was daytime when I shut it off).
    Regards,
    DRLeahy
     
    #23 DRLeahy, May 16, 2010
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The most common reason is leaving a door or the hatch ajar. Get into the habit of always locking your Prius. It will beep at you and refuse to lock if any of the doors are ajar.

    Tom
     
    #24 qbee42, May 16, 2010
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