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Disconnect Battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Florida Prius, Feb 2, 2006.

  1. Florida Prius

    Florida Prius New Member

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    When we got SAGE, my dealer said that if the car is to be sitting for 7 or more days that the 12 volt battery should be disconnected to prevent it draining. Are they blowing smoke?
     
    #1 Florida Prius, Feb 2, 2006
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    7 days is fine; 7 *weeks* I'd start worrying about. But if you
    turn off your SKS enable and pull the DOME fuse, 12V drain should
    drop to about zero and then you're just left with whatever self-
    discharge the battery will do on its own.
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    _H*
     
    #2 hobbit, Feb 2, 2006
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    That's what I was thinking....... Thanks!
     
    #3 Florida Prius, Feb 2, 2006
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