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2008 Prius clock doesn't keep time

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Garry, Nov 19, 2014.

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    Garry New Member

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    The battery has not been disconnected. Any answers?
     
    #1 Garry, Nov 19, 2014
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    The battery is dying or you have a loose connection
     
    #2 JC91006, Nov 19, 2014
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    Thanks. It's only 3 years old but a few times I haven't been able to start the car. I should have figured it was the battery but it's no that old.
     
    #3 Garry, Nov 19, 2014
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    These little batteries typically lasts around 4 to 5 years. But once it has been drained, the life span will be reduced. It's time to change the battery before you get stranded.
     
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    Well then it could be a bad connection at any of the 4 connection points for the 2 main battery cables.
    Problems at the body-frame connection for the negative cable seem to be fairly common.
    Anyhow, all 4 connection points need to be removed, cleaned and re-attached and the battery needs to be tested.
    While a "good" battery test sometimes isn't conclusive, a "bad" test almost always IS.
     
    #5 Easy Rider 2, Nov 19, 2014
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