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Help! Original owner Prius 1 goofed! Reversed cables on booster PAC charge jump to my Prius!

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Sandy Meyers, Dec 17, 2016.

  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I'm using a couple of CTEK smart chargers, similarly. I'm babysitting a couple of cars right now, and each of them only getting used every 4 or 5 days. I leave the chargers hooked up more-or-less constantly, unless I know I'll be driving again within the next day. The chargers run through a charging regimen, then almost shut down, but give a little blip of charge every so often.
     
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    We have a battery minder 1510 and it works like a charm;).
     
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    Had the same issue, blew four fuses, including the 100 amp fuse.

    Changing the 100 amp fuse was super obnoxious! Thanks for the instructions above, they were super helpful.

    Here is a photo of the 100 amp fuseblock once it is seperated from the main fuseblock. Note the removal of plastic from the 100 amp fuseblock to allow for access to the bolts.

     
  4. Sandy Meyers

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    So I guess I’m not the only one who with a story to tell <grin>.

    So glad you got the bugger out because you just know what Toyota would have to say about it.

    Have a great day.
     
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    Yeah, they'd tell you that you need to buy a new hv battery.:confused:
     
  6. Bill Cossaboom

    Bill Cossaboom Junior Member

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    Sandy, new Prius gen 1 2003 owner here. I live in Long Beach! Love to connect. I just posted
    New 2003 Prius gen 1 Owner
    Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Bill Cossaboom, Today at 10:39 AM.