I have an idea...

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Paul Gregory, Sep 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM.

  1. Paul Gregory

    Paul Gregory Senior Member

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    ...for which I expect to be attacked. But here it is: Since I have had quite a bit of trouble with dead batteries lately, I'm considering mounting a jump starter pack to my 12V system. I could figure out a way of triggering it remotely, either with a pushbutton, of some other solution. As it stands, I am connecting a jump pack under the hood as needed, but to serve my lazy streak, I'd like to make it easier, without opening the hood and removing the cover off the fusebox. Ideally, it should sense the undervoltage condition, and be triggered automatically by touching the starter button. But because of a number of unknowns, I think I'd like to avoid this option.

    I have located a jumpstarter that has a power switch, so I might be able to mount it in the driver space, connected through the socket power lead, to a live auxiliary socket which I have protected with a circuit breaker. I think it could work.

    What do you think? I don't mind criticism, but I don't need the insults, thanks.
     
  2. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    If that is something you want to try...go for it. However, if this was my vehicle I would fix the problem or sell if it can't be fixed.