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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Nick1214#6, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. Nick1214#6

    Nick1214#6 Junior Member

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    I am Toyota certified and my prius will not start. I got into the car pushed the button and it just dimmly lit the maint required light. I think it may be the battery as it started right as the weather got cold. Please advice on whethet I should try changing the battery or have it towed in for free and pay Toyota.
     
    #1 Nick1214#6, Dec 9, 2010
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    You can jump start the car by carefully following the instructions in the Owner's Manual. The jump connection is under the hood. After you get started, I suggest you replace the 12v battery. It's on its last legs...
     
    #2 firepa63, Dec 9, 2010
  3. Nick1214#6

    Nick1214#6 Junior Member

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    That is what I was hoping it was. I didn't have time this morning so I put it off til later. It made me really nervous. I hope that's all it is
     
    #3 Nick1214#6, Dec 9, 2010
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    I really do not know but no only the battery could cause this. Ii could be others causes to.
     
    #4 masini, Dec 9, 2010
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It's the 12v battery...
     
    #5 firepa63, Dec 9, 2010
  6. Nick1214#6

    Nick1214#6 Junior Member

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    Is there a Diy thread on replacing the 12v battery? I have never done it
     
    #6 Nick1214#6, Dec 9, 2010
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    pEEf Engineer - EV nut

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    There are tons. I recommend an Optima. Search is your friend!
     
    #7 pEEf, Dec 9, 2010
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    I love your Wally Watt. I used to collect Wally memoribila.
     
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  9. Nick1214#6

    Nick1214#6 Junior Member

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    Thanks for the search tip. I always use it which is why I have so little posts but I am on my phone now
     
    #9 Nick1214#6, Dec 9, 2010
  10. Nick1214#6

    Nick1214#6 Junior Member

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    I am having someone at an independent shop change the 12V battery but I would like to find the DIY thread on the forum. I am having some trouble doing so. If anyone knows what to search and can provide a link that would be great. I am going in in the morning and will keep a close eye.
     
    #10 Nick1214#6, Dec 10, 2010
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    This Page by Hobbit may be of use. It's the best documentation out there I know of, but you don't need to do everything he does, such as the auxiliary 12 volt battery steps to preserve your memory/settings/clock.
     
    #11 pEEf, Dec 11, 2010
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