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Problem Solved Charging Cord

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Valencia Orange, Jun 20, 2013.

  1. Valencia Orange

    Valencia Orange Member

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    For the last two weeks I noticed the car charger was extremely heavy and pulling on the plug when it was plugged in.

    Today I went to the Home Depot and tried to find a solution to my problem. I looked and bought 2 L brackets and thought I would mount them and just lay the charger on it. When I got home, I realized this will work, but if I accidentally pulled the cord to hard, the charger would fall off the brackets.

    I then noticed there was a hole in the charger. I went to my accesory drawer and noticed I had a hook. I decided to bend the hook, wrap it with some black tape to prevent scratching the charger, an anchored it to the wall.

    I now can hang my charger, and if I want to take it when I go on a drive remove it from the wall. Total Cost $0

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    #1 Valencia Orange, Jun 20, 2013
  2. El Dobro

    El Dobro A Member

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    Yep, that's why Toyota put that in the owner's manual. :D
     
    #2 El Dobro, Jun 20, 2013
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    huh.
     
    #3 bisco, Jun 20, 2013
  4. Andyprius1

    Andyprius1 Senior Member

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    I keep a wire wrap handy for. taking the load off the brick whenever possible.
     
    #4 Andyprius1, Jun 21, 2013
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