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12V Battery Ground Wire Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by sub3marathonman, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. sub3marathonman

    sub3marathonman Active Member

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    This should be pretty straightforward, and I did an extensive search but found nothing.

    What wire gauge is the OEM ground cable for a Gen II Prius?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 sub3marathonman, Apr 25, 2013
  2. epoch_time

    epoch_time Active Member

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    The 12 volt battery ground wire is approximately 14 guage or maybe 12 guage but it's only about 6"inches long before it grounds
    to the body.
    The positive wire is approximately 6 guage and probably 14 foot long. Mine is copper some say there's is aluminum.
    My hv batter cable is shielded aluminum 6 or 8 guage about 14 foot in length (possibly doubling as high power balast resistor/ current
    surge protector lol )!
     
    #2 epoch_time, May 19, 2013
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