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Problem with battery dying if leaving the back door open

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Pete Antoniak, Jun 26, 2013.

  1. Pete Antoniak

    Pete Antoniak New Member

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    I use my 2008 Prius as a camper and have a tent that goes over the back door, which I leave open. The problem is that the battery dies after a day or so. Any suggestions on how to stop this.

    Pete Antoniak
     
    #1 Pete Antoniak, Jun 26, 2013
  2. rjparker

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    Turn off the back interior hatch light or remove it. The rest of the lights in the car should time out and automatically turn off.
     
    #2 rjparker, Jun 26, 2013
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    Moved to the appropriate gen II forum from the Prius v forums.
     
    #3 Paradox, Jun 26, 2013
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    Well, put ALL of the interior lights, and I mean all of them, into the OFF position. Not door, not on, but OFF. I'm assuming you have a lantern or flashlight you could use anyways.
     
    #4 TheEnglishman, Jun 26, 2013
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    disconnect the negative battery cable?
     
    #5 bisco, Jun 26, 2013
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