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Gen 1 has its own built in charger!!

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by hybridbatt, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. Stokie

    Stokie Junior Member

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    Yes indeed, if I was going to use them directly or in parallel with the traction battery, but I was thinking about the possibility of up-scaling the 12v parallel-wired lead batteries to the high voltage required, using the built in charger circuitry. Although probably not enough wattage available due to the charger's output limitations...
     
  2. Sharon Ruth

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    Hello,
    This is my first post. I have a 2003 Prius and the turtle light came on. I managed to limp home and put the car in my carport. However, after letting the car set for awhile, whenever I started the car and put it in gear, turtle light came back on and the car wouldn't move. I know it says in the manual something about 'not having full acceleration' . I didn't have ANY acceleration. When this happened, my car had been outside in Texas sun for about an hour. What do I do?
     
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    I forgot to say that I have 167K miles on it - bought it when it had 15K and LOVE it! I hope to drive it another 167K!
     
  4. S Keith

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    Given the mileage, it's likely the battery. It's probably time to put it out to pasture; however, you can't be certain without reading the codes.

    Code reading options in my signature.

    Good luck,

    Steve