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Does Optima Battery really fit?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by scott180, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. scott180

    scott180 Junior Member

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    So I poked around here a little bit because my battery is dying. I try and start the car and get the red triangle. Usually it's because I didn't turn off the lights when I powered down. I have to wait a bit, shut the car down, turn off the lights and start it up again.

    A parts website that I've purchased from in the past has what I believe is the OEM 12V battery for $129.95. I found the Optima DS46B24R online for $199. I've seen a couple people say that it doesn't fit their car. I have a 2007 touring edition Prius. I've also seen a metion that some kind of wiring kit is needed as well.

    So does the battery fit without modification or is it larger like some of the links I've seen?
     
    #1 scott180, Dec 17, 2011
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    cwerdna Senior Member

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    The DS46B24R is the same size as the OEM battery and requires no wiring kit. I just installed it in my own Prius a couple days ago.
     
    #3 ryogajyc, Dec 18, 2011
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    There is an issue with the hold-down bracket on non-SKS cars, but if you really have a Touring, then you must have smartkey, so it is fine. Get the one directly from Optima to save some hassle.
     
    #4 seilerts, Dec 18, 2011
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