1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

EBH Plug Difficult to Plug & Unplug

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Neicy, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. Neicy

    Neicy Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2007
    834
    19
    0
    Location:
    Wakefield, MA.
    Vehicle:
    2021 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    Can I spray the plug with silicone spray to make it easier to do? Or is there something specifically designed for this that is conductive and won't gunk it up? I don't like the way I have to wiggle it to get it out everyday. Even though I grasp it by the plug and not the cord I don't want to be putting any extra tension on the wire.
     
    #1 Neicy, Jun 13, 2008
  2. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2005
    3,852
    1,845
    1
    Location:
    Trumbull, CT
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius
    Model:
    LE AWD-e
    No silicon! It can mess up electrical connections. Try a different extension cord that has a looser fit.

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Jun 13, 2008
  3. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

    Joined:
    May 30, 2005
    3,461
    537
    0
    Location:
    Wheelersburg, Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I had the same problem. I think the stickiness lead to the eventual failure of the EBH cord. My solution was to mount a waterproof plug in the bumper and get a new end for my extension cord. So far I have had no problems with my setup and the power cord slips on and off of the plug very easily.

    http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/45043-hidden-ebh-plug.html
     
    #3 TheForce, Jun 13, 2008
  4. judymcfarland

    judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2006
    578
    4
    0
    Location:
    Glendale, WI
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Get some dielectric grease at your hardware store. Not sure of the spelling, but that's how you pronounce it. It works great. The Milwaukee Hybrid Group people were pre-greasing all their new installs last fall.
     
    #4 judymcfarland, Jun 13, 2008
  5. Neicy

    Neicy Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2007
    834
    19
    0
    Location:
    Wakefield, MA.
    Vehicle:
    2021 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    Thanks Judy. I knew there must be something made for it.
     
    #5 Neicy, Jun 13, 2008
  6. FireEngineer

    FireEngineer Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2004
    1,247
    124
    0
    Location:
    SW-Side of Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Come on Neicy, whats wrong with a little exercise.

    Wayne
     
    #6 FireEngineer, Jun 13, 2008
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)