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12v Battery change, broke a part

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by sumguy, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. sumguy

    sumguy Junior Member

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    Changed my 12v because the old one dies if I don't start it every day. There is a sensor(?) that clips to a white thing on the battery hold down bracket. When I put the new battery in, I must have hit it. It looks like part of the clip on the sensor broke. The car starts ok, no errors. Is this something that needs replaced or can I zip tie it to the bracket?
     
    #1 sumguy, Feb 1, 2021
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    That senses the temperature above the battery. As long as the electrical connection is intact, and you find a way to secure it in roughly the same location above the battery, there shouldn't be any problem.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Feb 1, 2021
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    Thanks, I'll zip it and hope for the best.
     
    #3 sumguy, Feb 1, 2021
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