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Dead battery issues resolved?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by NYhoosier, May 24, 2010.

  1. NYhoosier

    NYhoosier New Member

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    I have been lurking in the forums for a while waiting for my base IV to be delivered. I can't thank you enough for the knowledge I've gained from thoughts and experiences posted.

    There have been multiple posts of a dead 12V battery after a length of inactivity. From what I gather, the cause was chalked up to a faulty battery. I'm wondering if any of those posters who have experienced a dead battery have ever experienced it again or has a new battery solved the issue?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 NYhoosier, May 24, 2010
  2. tumbleweed

    tumbleweed Senior Member

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    Thanks for asking, I have been wondering the same thing myself. I have never experienced the problem but I am interested, I hope it is just a batch of bad batteries but we need some feedback from those who have had the problem, please.
     
    #2 tumbleweed, May 26, 2010
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    Not exactly on topic but related.
    It appears that the GIII interior lights time out so that leaving a door or hatch not fully closed will not drain the 12v battery like the GII. At least I left my drivers door not fully closed overnight with no ill effects.
     
    #3 seasalsa, May 26, 2010
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