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12V Battery maintainance

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by alexk345, Dec 8, 2023.

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  1. alexk345

    alexk345 Junior Member

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    hi all ,

    My car is sitting idle for 2 years. I chare battery for every 10 days as it goes to 0 and car wont start.
    I want to know is there a way to extend it?

    Does this battery is out of water? how do i maintain the battery?

    I am looking for tips. Can i pour some water via its drain?

    Also is there a 12V battery switch that i can switch off when car is idle for days? will it save battery extend for few more days?

    Let me know

    Thanks much
    alexk
     
    #1 alexk345, Dec 8, 2023
  2. bisco

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    are there cell covers you can pry off?

    you would have to install a switch, or remove the neg cable

    lots of online restoration tutorials:

    watch
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 8, 2023
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    The main thing would be to pry off caps, if it's not a sealed battery, and to fill with distilled water.

    Any other "fix" I would be suspicious of.

    If it doesn't have caps or filling with distilled water doesn't solve the problem, I'm afraid it's time for a new battery.
     
    #3 Isaac Zachary, Dec 9, 2023
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    check it every 5 days to see if it holds any charge for 5 days. going to 0 after 10 days is not a good sign of the battery or car or both.
     
    #4 vvillovv, Dec 10, 2023
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