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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ETP, Oct 1, 2016.

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  1. ETP

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    Shop around but these glove box starters work. Still a little high in price.




     
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    My glove box works without a starter ...
     
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    Indeed. Bet you did not know you could jump your glove box.
     
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    What! Didn't even know I needed to!!!(n)
     
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    @ETP links aren't working for me. I do have adblock on pc, but even on phone, same story. Could you post some search strings maybe, product name?
     
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    Those are no longer on sale but this one is.

    GOOLOO 600A Peak Portable Car Jump Starter

    Gold Box Deals | Today's Deals - Amazon.com

    This one later today.

    BESTEK 600A Peak 10000mAh Car Battery Charger Jump Starter


     
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    Those are no longer on sale (800 amp ones) but this one is.

    GOOLOO 600A Peak Portable Car Jump Starter
    Gold Box Deals | Today's Deals - Amazon.com

    Sale starts in 20 minutes or you could just buy Angry birds.
     
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    Deals of the day at the top of the Amazon front page and filter by automotive. I have 6 of these and they all work. No guarantee the next batch does.

    This is the one.
     
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    Sheesh! How many does one car need? :ROFLMAO:
     
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    Perhaps he already needs to replace the 12V battery on his 2016 Prius? That is some serious abuse!
     
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    LOL

    Yep one for each of 6 cars in the family. I lied as I actually have 6.

    Children have used these multiple times on Dodge Caravans, bus at church, 2009 Prius, and Suburban's with no issue.

    I have only used it on a lawnmower at my house as I now replace my batteries at the 4 year point after being stranded in a Walmart parking lot after hours in a bad neighbor hood.

    After that I have one in every car in the family.
     
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    One is enough for anyone. Quote from Willy Wonka.

    "yours is not to reason why but to do and die" Think that is a US Marine motto.

    Loosen up a little guys.
     
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    Glove box still working?
     
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    i found that mine worked for a while after it was delivered. i tested it by unplugging my car battery completely and then jumping the car with only the jump starter attached. however a few months later i retested to check and it barely could turn the engine over even after it was fully charged. i suspect the 10000mah batteries lose capacity quickly over time unless brand new?


    iPhone ?
     
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    probably fine for a prius though, since you don't need to turn the engine over.
    did it have a fresh charge?
     
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    delete
     
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    What is the exact brand and model that you bought so we can stay clear?
     
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    I bought one of these when I got my Pri, because I wasn't sure how well I'd be able to jump start another car from the Prius. So far, it's been performing really well.
     
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